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Representatives of Area Agencies and board members of United Way of St. Francois County attend the annual grant presentation ceremony at Mineral Area College.

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Who we are

‌ he United Way of St. FranT cois County is made up of people who give what they can, when they can, to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

For some it’s a donation through payroll deduction. For others it’s a gift given through the holiday wishing wells. For other supporters it’s a check written once a year.

For many it’s a gift through a fundraiser event to benefit United Way. There are those who Dine Out for United Way, business owners who give corporate gifts to United Way, and others who give through memorial gifts or legacy gifts.

No gift is too small. Every individual’s contribution goes toward the grants the United Way pledges to give each year to agencies in St. Francois County that help people in need.

The United Way is governed by a board of directors. This year, that board is led by Peggy Ropelle, retired from Mineral Area College, who serves as president of the United Way of St. Francois County. Other officers are Kathy Dziewa of Long John Silvers, who is United Way’s vice president; and Sue Evans, First State Financial Management, is treasurer. The secretary is Kerry Glore, St. Francois County Clerk.

Joining the United Way of St. Francois County board are (left to right): Shelly Tate, Theresa Bauman, Tim Morgan, Ginger Pizarro.

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You improve the quality of life for all of us in St. Francois County.

When we reach out to one another, we’re building community. We’re helping to make St. Francois County a better place to live.

The roots of the United Way reach back to 1988 when the Salvation Army approached the Farmington community looking for a group to run their annual holiday kettle campaign.

These visionary community leaders agreed to run the campaign, as long as the majority of the funds would stay in St. Francois County.

In the beginning, the money was divided between the Salvation Army, the Farmington Ministerial Alliance and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In 1994, FUFI (Farmington United Fund, Inc.) was

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Whether it’s a legacy or corporate gift of thousands of dollars, or the change that’s dropped in a holiday wishing well, the United Way of St. Francois County counts on the generosity of all people in St. Francois County to bring help and hope to our neighbors in need.

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100% of every individual’s financial gift to United Way of St. Francois County goes to the local agencies funded by United Way. Every time you hear about the good work being done by these agencies in St. Francois County, you know you helped make that happen because you gave to United Way.

formed, with a board established to manage and grow the fund raising efforts in our community.

FUFI’s board of directors made the decision that to improve the ability of the organization to raise funds and help those in need in our community, the best long term decision would be to become a member of the United Way organization.

In 1996, the United Way of Farmington was founded. In 1999, the organization expanded to encompass all of our county, changing its name to the United Way of St. Francois County.

Our local United Way is a local independent non-profit 501© organization.

We are one of the over 1500 United Way organizations across the country. Each United Way is an autonomous organization governed by its own board of directors. Our United Way pays a small yearly fee to United Way Worldwide for use of its logo and to receive some organizational guidance.

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What happens when you give to United Way of St. Francois County?

“‌ Thank you so much! My family greatly appreciated the help! I am a single mom of 3 boys and cannot express how grateful I am for all the wonderful gifts. You truly blessed us!”

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Season of Hope testimonials “This was a very good program for all need families including ourselves. My son was very excited to get clothing and much needed shoes. We are grateful that one of his teachers cared enough to show us this program. Thank you. It has made our Holiday so much brighter. This is truly the art of giving. Thank you. Best regards.”

“Thank you so much. Your program was a blessing from God. You will never know how much I am grateful to the program. It is so nice to know that there are people that want to help a complete stranger. My daughter is going to love everything that this program gave her and as a single parent down on luck right now. Your program is going to put a smile on my daughter’s face Christmas morning, and to me, that is the best Christmas I could ask for.”

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the services you provide. This is such a blessing for me and my children. The giving I received excelled my expectations.

I am blown away, and words cannot express how grateful I am! Thank you again to the community and to the people that make this happen. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!”

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Parkland Foster Adopt Families The goal is to provide these agencies with a Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center total of $180,000 in grants.

Salvation Army (Serving SFC) SEMO Family Violence Council Bismarck Church of God Shared Blessing Homeless Shelter Bismarck Senior Center St. Vincent de Paul of Farmington Bonne Terre Food Pantry Upward Smiles, Inc. Bonne Terre Senior Center Visions of Hope Caring Communities West County Caring Communities Central R3 Caring Communities YFC Back to School Fair ‌ he basic mission of the United Way of St. T Francois County, as stated in our by-laws, is to provide funding and support to nonprofit groups to help meet the most basic human needs of food, shelter, health, educational and social welfare services in St. Francois County.

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The schedule is as follows:

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‌Back by popular demand, and expanding to include new businesses in St. Francois County, the Dine Out for United Way will once again offer dining-for-a-cause opportunities throughout the Parkland.

The annual fundraiser for the St. Francois County-based chapter will take place every Thursday starting Sept. 10 and running through Nov. 3.

Kicking off the series of fundraising meals is Benham St. Grill, Coffee Grill & Spoke’s. On the day each restaurant is featured the owners will donate a portion of sales that day to United Way of St. Francois County.

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2016’s ‘Dine Out for United Way’ schedule CICI’s Ocober 13 McDonald’s (Farmington) October 20 Little Caesars, (Bonne Terre, Park Hills & Farmington) October 27 Long Silver’s & Huddle House (Bonne Terre, Park Hills & Farmington) November 3 Pasta House & Subway (Bismarck, Bonne Terre, Park Hills & Farmington) Each restaurant will give at least 10 percent of its sales to the United Way of St. Francois County on the day it is featured. The diners will pay nothing extra.

The Dine Out day will be from opening to closing and covers take-out as well as dine-in orders.

Dine Out proceeds help pay the United Way’s administrative costs so that all donations that are given through payroll deduction, Girls’ Nights Out and holiday wishing wells can go to the agencies the United Way funds in St. Francois County each year.

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L.I.F.E., Inc. Center for Independent Living ‌He was 25 years old, sitting in the passenger seat … no seatbelt … when the car went off the road. Joshua Galster’s life hung in the balance. The doctors said he would never wake up, and that if he did he would be a vegetable.

Josh’s journey is a testimony to faith and the resilient human spirit. First a lengthy hospital stay, then two nursing homes … finally Josh was released to go home, though he was yet in a coma.

The doctor’s indicated no hope of recovery. Josh’s mother, Kim Pritchett, was initially told that the only option was to place Josh in a nursing home until his death, but Kim refused to accept their report.

Months later Josh simply “woke up”

in his mother’s home, wondering what had happened. His new reality was very different than the one before the whole ordeal. He couldn’t speak, he couldn’t eat, he couldn’t walk … he was trapped in a body that would not work.

Before Josh came home his mother had contacted the Life Center. Roger Crome, a visually impaired employee of the Life Center, coordinated the transition out of the nursing home as well as all the arrangements for Josh to come home. The hospital bed and medical supplies were waiting for the family when they arrived home.

When I interviewed Josh he used an electronic device to communicate, but he also spoke words himself clearly enough for me to understand.

It was obvious that his sense of humor was intact.

He stood … he walked with someone helping him balance. Josh indicated that he wants a girlfriend and that he had hope for further physical improvements and independence.

Today, Josh self directs his own care.

The Life Center built a ramp for Josh that allows him to get out of the house from time to time. Walmart is a favorite destination. That ramp was paid for by a grant from United Way of St. Francois County awarded to the Life Center to help people like Josh.The United Way is relieving suffering through their generosity. Thank you United Way. David Wilkinson Resource Development Director

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In this file photo, United Way Board Member Jackie Berry, left front, greets several regular attendees at the Spring Girls’ Night Out. The fall event is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 at Twin Oaks Vineyard and Winery just outside of Farmington. Reservations are not required.

Girls Night Out ‌Twice each year a committee from the United Way Board hosts Girls’ Night Out to benefit the United Way of St. Francois County.

On Oct. 22 the event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Twin Oaks Vineyard and Winery, located 6470 Highway F outside Farmington. Women are invited to bring $20 for United Way, plus an unwrapped toy or gift card for Season of Hope, a program funded

by United Way to put gifts in the hands of children in St. Francois County during the Christmas season. The guests receive a free wine-tasting, soda or water plus finger foods.

In addition, the committee hosts a silent auction. All funds raised through Girls’ Night Out go toward the grants the United Way has pledged to award in 2016. The spring event raised approximately $4,500 for United Way.

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Jingle Bells for United Way ‌S tarting on Thanksgiving Day the bells start ringing for United Way! Since 1988, bells have rung at wishing wells in the Parkland to benefit agencies in St. Francois County that help our neighbors.

This year, bells begin Nov. 24 and continue through Dec. 24.

Bell-ringers will be stationed at Walmart and JC Penneys in Farmington, Walgreens at 120 E. Karsch in Farmington, Country Mart in Park Hills, Mike’s Market in Bismarck, and Big Lots in Leadington.

United Way counts on the generosity

of people in our area to not only give a donation to the wells, but to give their time to ring those bells. Businesses, civic groups, churches, families, and individuals can volunteer.

To sign up, contact Clay Whitener, executive director of the United Way of St. Francois County by writing to director@unitedwayofsfc.org, or call her at 573-760-8929.

All of the money raised at the wishing wells goes toward the $180,000 in grants the United Way has pledged to award to agencies in St. Francois County in 2015.

Every donation matters!

Donate through payroll deduction ‌ undreds of people give to the United H Way of St. Francois County through payroll deduction. It’s the number one way the United Way raises funds. Thanks to the employees of these companies who designate a portion of their paychecks to go to the United Way of St. Francois County.

AAA Insurance AIG Ameren UE AT&T Bismarck Schools BJC Buckman Labs Centene Corporation Centerpoint Energy Central Schools City of Farmington Convergys Crouch, Farley & Heuring Farmington Schools First State Community Bank

Federal Employees through Gateway Combined Federal Campaign General Motors Corp.

Glik’s ITT Educational Services JC Penney’s Manpower Mineral Area College Missouri Natural Gas Missouri State Employees North County Schools Office Max O’Reilly Auto Parts Pfizer St. Francois County Health Center St. Francois County Employees Thurman, Shinn and Company UPS US Tool Walmart Wellpoint Wells Fargo West County Schools

Donate by credit card or Pay Pal at our Web site at: www.unitedwayofsfc.org .

Volunteer to ring bells for an hour or more during the holidays.

Add a donation to your utility bill in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington or Park Hills.

Dine Out for United Way August 6 to November 19.

Ask your employer about giving through payroll deduction.

You don’t have to choose between leaving money to your family or a charity. You can Leave a legacy through your estate.A leave gifts to both. Some charitable gifts planned gift to United Way of St. Fran- may actually save your family money by cois County can make a difference in the decreasing inheritance taxes. Consider lives of others for generations to come. making the United Way of St. Francois

Invite a guest speaker to talk about United Way at your club or work place.

County a beneficiary of your IRA. Leave a life insurance policy, stocks and personal property. A life insurance death benefit, for instance, may be considerably greater than the premiums paid, enabling you to contribute a future sum much larger than

Find out details on our web site at www. unitedwayofsfc.org or write to director@ unitedwayofsfc.org. By phone, call Clay Whitener, the Executive Director, at 573760-8929.

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A donation is welcome any time.

Checks must be written to: United Way of St. Francois County, and mailed to 739 E. Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640.

a current gift of cash. For more information about a planned gift to United Way of St. Francois County, consult your tax advisor and call United Way of St. Francois County at 573-760-8929, or by email at director@unitedwayofsfc.org

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United Way’s 2-1-1: A handy resource Leave a Legacy of hope ‌St. Francois County residents who need assistance and don’t know where to turn can dial 2-1-1 for help. With more than 10,000 health and human service organizations throughout the state of Missouri, the United Way of Greater St. Louis and other United Ways in Missouri created the telephone helpline to give direction to people in need of essential services.

The 2-1-1 service applies to both landline telephone services and to mobile phone users, with the exception of Boost Mobile. A caller can make the same onecall connection by dialing 1-800427-4626. Calls through some business phone systems may also need to use this alternative approach. The primary website for 2-1-1 is www.211helps.org.

In 2013, more than 1200 calls were placed to 2-1-1 from people in St. Francois County. The top

five needs for which they sought assistance: help with electric bills, rent, food pantry referral, financial assistance and shelter.

Calls to this free and confidential number allows callers to be directed to a resource available near where they live. At 2-11, a call specialist is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Calling 2-1-1 provides a direct link to information regarding food pantries, housing shelters, utility assistance, child care, senior centers, tutoring classes, language programs, health care, intervention, support groups and more. Through a single phone call, you will be directed toward an organization that suits your need.

2-1-1 is available for everyday and non-emergency needs, offering easy access to community-based organizations and

government agencies that provide services such as: Basic human needs resources Mental and physical health resources Employment support Support for older adults and people with disabilities Support for children, youth and families Help in non-emergency situations Volunteer and donor opportunities The 2-1-1 telephone helpline is a gateway for finding and giving assistance. While providing support to the community, people can also call 2-1-1 to volunteer or donate to help agencies. For example, you can use 2-1-1 to find out where to donate clothing, volunteer your services and assist the members of our community who are most in need.

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and caring for your neighbors ‌The United Way of St. Francois County is recognized by the IRS as a 501c organization. Organized in 1994, the United Way exists to raise funds for local agencies to meet the needs of people in St. Francois County. The Legacy Gift Fund is a method for individuals to remember the United Way and the agencies it supports through estate planning.

The Fund provides the ability to control your gift and to ensure your legacy is delivered in the manner you desire.

Legacy Gifts enable individuals and families to personalize and control their charitable giving through estate planning.

The United Way executes the individual’s or family’s wishes to assist the general or administrative fund of the United Way. The Legacy Gift Fund ensures your

wishes are honored through an annual grant in your name or as a memoriam.

The Legacy Fund’s flexibility works within the framework of your charitable giving desires.

The United Way believes you share its mission to sustain the quality of life in the communities we care about so dearly.

As an example, a $10,000 Legacy Gift can be designed to disperse an annual $1,000 grant, carrying your name, to an agency of your choice for a 10-year time period. A Legacy Gift of $100,000 or more can supply more than 20 years of annual grants of $5,000.

Charitable giving choices are your personal decision.

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SHELTER

FOOD PANTRIES

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER

300+ people had a place to stay

50,526

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people fed (some only once, others every month)

children involved in abuse cases we helped

SENIOR CENTERS

80,639 senior citizens meals served and delivered

DENTAL CARE

15,000 + children received preventative or restorative treatment for their teeth since we began serving

SEASON OF HOPE

L.I.F.E. CENTER

PARKLAND PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

1,683

1,388

2,094

children received gifts at Christmas

persons with disabilities received help persons received care, support and education regarding sexual health, pregnancy and relationships

SALVATION ARMY

285 individuals received assistance

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County is a reputable, established vehicle to help carry out your intentions.

Each year, your Legacy Gift will be presented at our annual Grant Presentation.

We hope you will consider our Legacy Gift program and will discuss your wishes with your estate planners.

Additional information is available from our Executive Director or from United Way board members who work with legal and financial aspects of estate planning. Contact the United Way of St. Francois County at 573-760-8929 or write to the Executive Director at director@unitedwayofsfc. org.

Thank you for considering the United Way of St. Francois County.

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Agencies to be supported by the United Way of St. Francois County in 2016 ‌ ISMARCK CHURCH OF GOD B FOOD PANTRY 1101 Gifford Bismarck, MO 63624 Phone: 573-734-6468 Open: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:00—11:00 am Director: Sterlin Adams Bismarck residents are provided food. A household can be served once per month.

Certification is required through East Missouri Action Agency.

BISMARCK SENIOR CENTER 922 Center Street Bismarck, MO 63624 Phone: 573-734-2429 Monday-Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm Administrator: Betty Jellinek The Senior Center assists the elderly in

remaining in their homes by providing those aged 60 years and over and their spouses, regardless of age, with a hot noon meal, which provides a third of their daily nutritional allowances. The meal is offered for a donation of $3 for that age group, at the center or in a homebound setting. Service is not refused to any eligible elderly homebound person who requires it but cannot afford to donate. You do not have to be 60 or over to dine at the center. Those 59 and younger can get a complete meal with salad bar, dessert and drink for $6.

The Center also provides its clients with nutritional education, tips on stretching their food dollar, and overall health issues awareness. They work hand-in-hand with the Division of Health and Senior Services, SEMO Area Agency on Aging, MO Division of Aging, United Way’s 211 informational system, AARP and the local hospitals and home health officials to provide seniors with avenues of information pertaining to

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home health assistance, tax preparation assistance, informational assistance with Medicare issues, basic home repair, legal assistance and more. Seniors have a chance to mingle with friends and make new ones in a friendly, comfortable environment at the center. The Center is also used as a meeting spot for the local chapter of The Red Hat Society and The Retired Hanna Miner’s group.

Volunteers are always welcome and homebound meal delivery personnel are always needed, and as a added bonus to them, volunteers eat free!

BONNE TERRE FOOD PANTRY/ ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 15 St. Joseph Street Bonne Terre, MO 63628 Phone: 573-358-2112 Monday and Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 am President: Michaelle Clarke Volunteers give out food on Mondays and Fridays to 175-200 families each month.

They unload, separate, and restock our shelves with food received from the St. Louis Food Bank every month. Bonne Terre residents receive food and are certified through East Missouri Action Agency.

BONNE TERRE SENIOR NUTRITIONAL CENTER 420 N. Long St. Bonne Terre, MO 63628 Phone: 573-358-3726 Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Director: Shannon Williams Senior citizens, 60 and over, and disabled persons, 18-59, living in senior housing, are served. Activities include: bingo every Wednesday and every other Friday, free blood pressure and glucose checks twice each month, free hearing screenings, AARP tax assistance, flu clinic services, fundraisers and resources for seniors.

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CARING COMMUNITIES Central R-III Schools: Kim Buckley, 573-431-2617 North County R-I: Amanda Sprinkles, 573-431-3300 West County R-IV : Becky Yount, 573-562-7558

Homeless students, kids who need glasses, money for a school field trip – needs that can often be met through Caring Communities. In North County, West County, and Central Schools, the United Way helps Caring Communities meet those needs and many more. Students who face barriers outside of school that might affect their chances for success can often find assistance through Caring Communities, funded in part by United Way of St. Francois County.

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI 601 Maple Street, Farmington, MO 63640 Phone: 573-756-4148 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Director: Cynthia Vessell The Children’s Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri works to improve the process of responding to allegations of child neglect and abuse. The Farmington office, serving St. Francois, Madison, Iron, and Ste. Genevieve counties, provides a family-friendly environment where children can be interviewed by trained staff to gather information to be used by law enforcement, judges, and other personnel to investigate the allegations. The timely interviews are recorded, with permission of the children and guardians, to be used in legal proceedings if needed. “This reduces the number of times children need to be questioned or asked to testify concerning the allegations,” explains Family Advocate Kelly Tesson.

“Sometimes it’s quite some time between the time the allegation is made and when this information may be needed in the legal system. Therefore, having recorded information is valuable.” For more information about the Children’s Advocacy Center, visit cacecm.org or to report abuse call the hot line at 1-800-392-3738.

EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY P.O. Box 308 403 Parkway Drive Park Hills, MO 63601 Phone: 573-431-5191/431-0103 PLEASE SEE AGENCIES, PAGE A13

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P.O. Box 282 17 West Main Street Park Hills, MO 63601 Phone: 573-518-1266 Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Directors: Randy and Laura King Provide food baskets to qualifying low income families. Clients certified through East Missouri Action Agency.

FARMINGTON MEALS ON WHEELS FOR SPECIAL DIETS c/o 203 W. Liberty, Farmington, MO 63640 Phone: 573-760-8188 President: Pat Beussink Deliveries: Monday-Friday, Noon-1:00 pm People recently discharged from the hospital or a care facility may require special diets for a short time, or long term. If they live in Farmington, they can be served by the volunteers who staff Farmington Meals on Wheels for Special Diets. The group delivers meals weekdays within the Farmington city limits. The meals are prepared at Parkland Health Center. Volunteers are often needed and because of the association with the

4327 Show Place Drive Farmington, MO 63640 Phone: 573-756-1917 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Director: Nancy Faulkner Farmington residents must be certified through East Missouri Action Agency to become a client of this pantry. Proceeds from the thrift store go to support the pantry and other ministries of the Farmington Ministerial Alliance.

FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER 607 Wallace Rd Farmington, MO 63640 573-756-1376 Monday –Friday, 8:00 am—4:00 pm Director: Mona Yates The goal of the agency is to improve the quality of life of seniors by improving their emotional, nutritional and social well-being.

The program serves clients 60 years of age or older by providing a noon meal at the center as well as meals delivered to home bound clients. Exercise classes, educational classes, health screenings and social activities are offered. Approximately 65 volunteers a week are needed to pack meals, serve food and drinks, work the reception desk, do data entry, and provide meal delivery.

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HELPING HANDS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 1010 West Columbia Farmington, MO 63640 PHONE: 573-218-7047 Hours: SMMHC is operated 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Director: Julie Inman, Regional Executive Officer Helping Hands of SMMHC are volunteers who participate in fundraising efforts, community education and help to advocate for persons living at the hospital and persons living in the community who have a mental illness. SMMHC has approximately 300 patients receiving treatment for Mental Illness. In addition to the hospital patients, Helping Hands reaches out to community members in the St. Francois County area by advocating for those living with a mental illness. Helping Hands supports the staff and patients at SMMHC through offering educational opportunities

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FOOD PANTRY 1020 West Main Street Park Hills, MO 63601 Phone: 573-431-2427 President: Jennifer Rhodus Open: Fridays, 7:30—9:30 am Food pantry serves Park Hills residents certified through East Missouri Action Agency.

L.I.F.E., INC. CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING P.O. Box 967 725 E Karsch Blvd. 135 South Main Street Farmington, MO 63640 Fredericktown, MO 63645 Phone: 573-756-4314; 800-596-7273; 573-561-1285 Director: Tim Azinger Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm People with disabilities are eligible for PLEASE SEE AGENCIES, PAGE A14

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to learn more about working with and living with a mental illness, and we work with other organizations to help reduce the stigma of having a mental illness.

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Community Services Representative: Rob Baker East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA) functions as a catalyst within the community to empower economically disadvantaged individuals and families to reach the highest possible level of success. EMAA provides various case management and social services, head-start education, housing assistance, and women’s wellness services. United Way funding supports essential services, such as food cards, basic household items for daily use, and air conditioners and fans.

Habitat aims to provide a house to St. Francois County families that qualify, offering low monthly payments. Habitat also operates the ReStore at 712-C East Main Street in Park Hills, MO, where people can donate and purchase building supplies – Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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help. Since 1997, L.I.F.E., Inc. Center for Independent Living has been helping seniors and people with disabilities live lives with confidence, independence and dignity. The nonprofit Center advocates for disability rights and accessibility on the state and national level, but also trains individuals to advocate for themselves. Staff members teach critical independent living skills, and those who have successfully dealt with their own disabilities provide peer support as well.

Upon request, the staff will research disability-related topics and, when appropriate, provide referrals to other agencies.

Understanding that transportation can be a major issue for those with disabilities, L.I.F.E., Inc. operates a fully accessible van service from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays within its three-county service area of St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Madison Counties. For those who qualify, the Center can also assist with transitioning out of a skilled nursing facility and back into an independent setting, hiring personal attendants, accessing free or reduced-cost medication programs, acquiring ramps and home modifications, and the short-term loan of medical equipment. In June 2014, these services also became available at L.I.F.E.,

Inc.’s first satellite office located at 135 South Main Street in Fredericktown, MO. Their Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program is designed for people with a physical disability on Medicaid who want and are able to take charge of their own personal care needs. Through the CDS program, L.I.F.E., Inc. takes care of employer paperwork and payroll, so you can choose, hire, and supervise the personal care attendant of your choice. Spouses are not eligible under this program, but you may select another family member or friend as long as they are at least 18 years old and can pass a background check.

Although the Center has been offering some career counseling and employment support services for more than a decade through its Community Work Incentives Counselor, it was recently granted a contract with the Social Security Administration to open an Employment Network.

Now Ticketholders in the SSA’s Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program can receive job coaching, job placement, and other employment related services from L.I.F.E., Inc. Employment Solutions.

Located inside the Center at 725 E. Karsch in Farmington, L.I.F.E., Inc. Employment Solutions offers Ticket Holders the best quality information and support to successfully transition off of disability benefits and into meaningful and sustaining

employment.

L.I.F.E., Inc. uses volunteers on a regular basis for a variety of projects. Volunteers help construct ramps, complete home modifications, perform clerical tasks, and register people to vote during the Center’s annual get-out-to-vote drive. They are also recruited, as needed, to work on special grant-funded projects. Regardless of the role they play, volunteers always receive any necessary training from Center staff before beginning their duties.

The mission of L.I.F.E., Inc. Center for Independent Living is “Maximizing the Independence, Productivity, and Empowerment of Individuals with Disabilities and Promoting the Full Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities into the Mainstream of Society.”

M.A.M.A. ‘S (Mineral Area Ministerial Association) 43 Rivermines St. Park Hills, MO 63601 Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am – 2:00 p.m.

M.A.M.A.’s is a thrift store accepting donations of clothing and household items and re-selling them at a low cost. The money is returned to the community through the Mineral Area Ministerial Association which uses it to help with other needs in the community.

PARK HILLS SENIOR CENTER 224 West Main Street Park Hills, MO 63601 PHONE: 573-431-4974 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Director: Holly Buxton Senior Citizens are provided with meals and activities at the center, and volunteers deliver meals to those who cannot come to the center. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals, pack meals, work the drink area and work the front desk.

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PARKLAND FOSTER ADOPT FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP 408 North Allen Street Bonne Terre, MO 63628 573-358-3512 573-631-0520 President: Millie Smith Parkland Foster Adopt Families Support Group is a group of foster, adoptive and concerned parents who meet monthly to discuss concerns, share experiences, plan activities and discuss the business of the group. Monthly meetings are the last Monday of every month at 6:30 pm and usually last around an hour and a half. During the winter months they meet at the North College Center at Mineral Area College and during the summer, meetings are held at Desloge Park. During share time, members talk about any issues or concerns they have. Some participants have sent their first placement home and are grieving. The group offers support and hope. Activities are planned for families such as skating and swim parties.

They also provide school supplies with backpacks. United Way funding provides backpacks for children newly placed in foster care, offering essentials for the first night such as a toothbrush, comb, pajamas, underwear, bottles or diapers. The child entering foster care also receives a gift card for $50 to help purchase supplies. The group also helps families trying to keep their children from going into foster care. For example, they helped a grandmother who was taking her granddaughter into her home, supplying her with a baby bed. To find out more about becoming a foster parent, call the Children’s Division at 573-431-6592 and ask for: Melissa Rouse, Stacy Holcomb or Christie Kemp.

PARKLAND PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER (PPRC) 815 East Main Park Hills, MO 63601 Phone: 573-431-6001 email: parklandprc@gmail.com PLEASE SEE AGENCIES, PAGE A15

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The Salvation Army requires referrals from other agencies in order to help individuals and families in need.

The Farmington Salvation Army Unit is an extension of the Salvation Army Unit from St. Louis. The local unit has its own board consisting of school social workers, a Salvation Army secretary and one administrator. The Farmington Salvation Army receives money from the United Way and from private donations or fundraisers.

Through referrals from other agencies, the Salvation Army helps St. Francois County residents with electric bills, food, rent, shelter, healthcare needs, and gas for emergency travel. The Farmington unit assists people in Bonne Terre, French Village, Leadwood, Bismarck, Blackwell, Doe Run, Farmington, Knob Lick and Park Hills. A household can only receive assistance once a year.

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Season of Hope 200W. First St. Suite 182 Farmington, Mo. 63640 Phone: 573-760-0212 Director: Al Sullivan Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – Noon, and 1:00 – 5:00 pm The Partnership provides information and awareness related to children and families ranging from pre-natal through middle teens. United Way funding is provided to Season of Hope. Season of Hope is a countywide effort sponsored by the Community Partnership to provide more than 1,400 less fortunate children with clothing and a toy totaling $75 per child during the holiday season. These children are referred from the five school districts in the County, Head Start Centers and

PO Box 465 Bonne Terre, MO 63628 Office 573-358-3913 Crisis Line 800-663-9929 Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:00 am—4:30 pm Shelter operates 24/7 Providing shelter and comprehensive support services to victims of domestic and/or sexual violence. The Council also provides community and prevention education in a five-county service area.

SHARED BLESSINGS HOMELESS SHELTER 518 Grove Street Bonne Terre, MO 63628 Phone: 573-358-2998 (Phone answered, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm) Open seven days a week Director: Shelly Bess The mission of Shared Blessings is to help as many homeless people as possible conquer their state of homelessness.

Shared Blessings is the only faith based/ donation only shelter in Missouri. Shared Blessings offers safe temporary housing to anyone who needs housing, as long as they have no active warrants, or recent heinous infractions, no drug or alcohol use. The person may have stable, physician-supervised mental or physical conditions. Applicants must call and submit to a screening and background check. Depending upon donations to operate, Shared Blessings helps less fortunate residents find life changing resources such as Social Security, workforce, Veterans services and vocational rehabilitation benefits to find a permanent home. The shelter has assisted close to 100 individuals, from newborn to age 72, with more than half of them changing their lifestyles. Volunteers are always needed to drive residents to appointments, give the caretaker time off, to visit with residents, and organize donations

UPWARD SMILES, INC 2820 Anchor Drive Farmington, Mo 63640 573-327-8010 855-944-KIDS Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am—4:00 pm 2ND location: 660 North Creek Drive Festus, MO 63208 855-944-KIDS Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—4:00 pm Director: Sherry Cauley Upward Smiles is comprised of two state of the art facilities that provide a full range of dental procedures to children aged 2-20 and to pregnant women. The company primarily provides care to only MoHealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) patients.

The goal of the organization is to provide a comfortable and “fun” environment for children as young as 2 years old to receive treatment. With 6 board-certified Dentists,

5 dental hygienists, 7 dental assistants, and a dedicated administration, the two offices provide care to over 60 children and pregnant women daily. Both locations utilize their connection with an anesthesiology network to provide Deep Sedation dentistry to those children who are young, apprehensive, and have extensive cases, when approved by Medicaid. The company has recently focused even more of its efforts on preventative care education and sealant placements, which has undoubtedly helped lower the number of decayed teeth in children when they come back for their recall appointments. Upward Smiles is poised for continued growth as a non-profit care provider, as more citizens now than ever, are eligible for Medicaid coverage.

YFC BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR Young Faith in Christ P.O. Box 765 Farmington, MO 63640 Phone: 573-747-1705 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Director: Norman Kissinger Students who meet income qualifications are served through the fair during August.

Donations are needed to purchase school supplies and volunteers are needed to work the fair.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY 404 E. Liberty Farmington, MO 63640 573-756-0997 Tuesday and Friday mornings, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon President: Helen Thurman Those persons who meet the income eligibility guidelines as specified by the Missouri Department of Social Services are

The City of Farmington supports the United Way! Please make a donation when you pay your utility bill to support our local civic organizations.

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eligible to receive food. Our goal is to help those in need by providing nourishment, by giving our clients food; encouragement, to know there is always hope; and information, such as nutritional pamphlets and recipes. Clients must be certified as eligible through East Missouri Action Agency.

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Director: Becky Laubinger Open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and by appointment Web site: www.parklandprc.com Services and programs provided at the Parkland PRC include: Free Pregnancy Tests and First-Trimester Ultrasounds, Parenting Classes, Dad Class, HOPE (Healing Our Past Experiences) Support Group, Resources for Class Participants, CARE (Center for Adolescent Relationship Education) Program for Schools. Volunteers are needed to teach classes, mentor clients, work in the office, provide childcare at the center during classes and even to help clean the center.

Parents as Teachers. Donations come from many sources. United Way is one of those sources.

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From Bismarck to Bonne Terre; from Farmington to Frankclay; and from Leadington to Leadwood...

The United Way of St. Francois County is at work helping those in need through the agencies it supports.

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY OFFICEHOLDERS SALUTE OUR LOCAL UNITED WAY! Judge Sandy Martinez, 24th Judicial Circuit, Div. I Judge Wendy Wexler Horn, 24th Judicial Circuit, Div. II Judge Joseph Goff, 24th Judicial Circuit, Div. III Judge Shawn McCarver, 24th Judicial Circuit, Div. IV John D. Rupp, Drug Court Commissioner Jerrod Mahurin, Prosecuting Attorney FFoooodd PPaanntr trie iess

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Patrick Mullins, Associate Commissioner Dist. 2 Mark Hedrick, County Clerk Bret Burgess, Auditor Dan Ward, Assessor Pamela Williams, Collector

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Our Local United W Way... ... Making a difference in the quality of life in St. Francois County County.