Partner Agency Listing
Below, please find a list of our Partner Agencies including a description, contact information, a link to their website (if applicable), their designation code (the number to the right of the agency name), and the program(s) United Way of Central Virginia funds at each. If you have specific questions about an agency, please contact the agency or Joan Phelps, Vice President of Community Impact at United Way, by email or by calling (434) 846-8467.
Adult Care Center -- #1000
(434) 847-8111
Offers quality adult day care services to health impaired or disabled individuals. The Center provides a broad ranging therapeutic program of activities including personal care health monitoring, medication administration, exercises, music, crafts, and intergenerational. While providing a safe day time environment for the frail adult, the Center also gives their caregiver a break. The Center may be able to provide limited in-home respite for those unable to attend the program. Fee assistance available to those who qualify, contracted provider through Medicaid and the Veteran’s Administration.
Program Funded by United Way:
Altavista Area/Campbell County Habitat for Humanity -- #1015
(434) 309-2688
Altavista Area/Campbell County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an organization that works in partnership with industries, businesses, communities, and people from all walks of life, to provide decent housing for the economically disadvantaged. This organization operates solely through charitable contributions in the form of grants and donations from various sources.
Programs Funded by United Way:
American Red Cross Historic Virginia Chapter -- #1311
(434) 845-1234
Provides relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, through educational programs in health & safety, bloodmobiles, and emergency communication for families of the Armed Forces. Services include 24 hour coverage for Armed Forces/Vets, disaster relief assistance, offer health & safety courses, HIV/AIDS education, blood collection sites, international tracing and youth activities.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Armed Forces Emergency Services
- Blood Services
- Disaster Relief
- Health & Safety Services
Arc of Central Virginia -- #1040
(434) 845-4071
Provides programs and services for children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Camp Meadowlark
- Day Support
Bedford Area Family YMCA -- #1280
(540) 586-3483
Provides human service programs that includes aquatics, wellness, sports, and child care. Assistance is available to those unable to pay for services.
Programs Funded by United Way:
Bedford Christian Ministries -- #1050
(540) 586-2633
Improving the quality of life for those in need from unemployment, illness, death in the family, disasters, family disruptions, and any other unexpected occurrences that qualified people cannot handle.
Program Funded by United Way:
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Big Brothers Big Sisters -- #1070
(434) 528-0400
Provides positive adult role models in a one on one relationship to at risk children predominantly from single parent families.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Community Based
- Site Based
Boy Scouts – Blue Ridge Mountain Council -- #1080
(540) 265-0656 (CEO) or (434) 316-9719 (Local)
Youth and family program for character development; emphasizing outdoor adventures and fun for boys ages 6-10 (Cub Scouts) ages 11-18 (Boy Scouting) and young adults (co-ed ages 14-20).
Program Funded by United Way:
Camp CHILD -- #1090
(434) 846-4434
Camp CHILD offers a four-week summer academic skill maintenance program and camp-like exploratory activities for children ages 6-13 who have been identified as having a Specific Learning Disability.
Program Funded by United Way:
CASA of Central Virginia -- #1110
(434) 528-2552
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Virginia is a non-profit organization that advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children is the 24th Judicial District of Virginia. CASA of Central Virginia recruits, trains, supports and monitors caring volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile dependency.
Program Funded by United Way:
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Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging -- #1120
(434) 385-9070
Advocate and/or provide services for persons 60+ in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, and Lynchburg in order for them to live with dignity in the least restrictive environment possible. We also provide transportation for disabled under 60.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Congregate Meals
- Special Transportation
Children’s Home Society -- #1130
(800) 625-2445
Adoption services for all children and prospective parents; foster care for infants, toddlers and pregnant teens and professional pregnancy counseling.
Crisis Line of Central Virginia -- #1150
(434) 947-5921
Dedicated to providing confidential crisis intervention, support, referral, prevention, and education services to the Central Virginia Community. Professionally trained adult volunteers offer free confidential telephone contact with callers on four help-lines, Crisis Line, Teen Talk, Chatterline, and Sexual Assault Response. The non-judgmental listeners help sort through problems, suggest appropriate referral information and services in the community, and when the problem is too much for the caller to handle alone, provide emergency crisis intervention.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Crisis Line
- Sexual Assault
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DAWN (Donation A Week Neighbors) -- #1155
(434) 369-5844
A volunteer emergency service agency that provides emergency services to needy persons within the Altavista/Hurt/Gretna area and is sponsored by the Altavista Area Ministerial Association. Emergency needs could be food, shelter, clothing medicine, fuel or gasoline.
Family Alliance -- #1010
(434) 845-5944
A multi-service agency dedicated to strengthening families and promoting healthy relationships. Programs and services include: Child Abuse Prevention Center, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, The Counseling Center (individual and family counseling), The Partnership for Prevention (substance abuse, out-of-wed lock births, violence), Teen Parent Program, and Healthy Families of Central Virginia.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Child Care Resource Center
- Counseling Center
- Healthy Families
- Child Abuse Prevention Center
- Partnership for Prevention
- Teen Parent
- Ways To Work
Free Clinic of Central Virginia -- #1160
(434) 847-5866
Provides medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy and health education services to patients who lack access to health care for financial reasons. To reach MedsHelp please call (434) 947-5137.
Programs Funded by United Way:
The Gateway -- #1330
(434) 846-3311
The Gateway, started in 1988, provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless men who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, holding them accountable as they learn to make better choices and rebuild their lives. Supportive services include: substance abuse and choice theory/reality therapy-based counseling, budgeting skills training, employment readiness, resume composition, job search, credit report review & repair, anger management training, relapse prevention, case management and more. The Gateway is a Section 8 housing facility with room for 24 men.
Jubilee Family Center -- #1340
(434) 845-0433
Provides after school and summer camp programs with offerings in educational enrichment and tutoring; athletics; and, technical, vocational and career awareness training aimed at fostering personal and social growth.
Lynchburg Community Action Group -- #1190
Effectively assist low income families and individuals in the Central Virginia area to move from economic and social dependency to self-sufficiency.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Early Childhood Education
- Hand Up Lodge
- Housing Services
- Center for Employment Training
- Employment Services
- Virginia Cares
Lynchburg Sheltered Industries -- #1200
(434) 847-4488
Assist disabled and/or disadvantaged people achieve greater independence and self-esteem through vocational and employment opportunities.
Mary Bethune Academy -- #1060
(434) 847-4221
Provides quality, affordable, day care for youngsters 2-5 years of age, as well as to provide a learning and developmental program that will enhance their young minds and bodies.
Programs Funded by United Way:
Meals on Wheels -- #1210
(434) 847-0796
Volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals five days a week to elderly, convalescent, and/or mentally or physically handicapped persons who are unable to prepare their own meals, and have no one in the home to provide meals.
Programs Funded by United Way:
Mental Health America of Central Virginia -- #1220
(434) 847-9055
Provides mental health education and prevention programs for the community; and public policy and support services for persons with mental illnesses and their families.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Education
- Support Services
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Otter River Resource Center, Inc. -- #1253
(434) 369-6920
The mission of Otter River Resource Center is to provide employment and training for the challenged persons they serve. The program provides developmental training and remunerative employment to qualifying individuals from Campbell and Pittsylvania Counties.
Piedmont Community Impact Organization -- #1235
(434) 525-0331
The PCIO provides two service-oriented programs to the citizens of Campbell County and the surrounding areas. The first program is Camp Philadelphia . The camp’s mission is to provide at-risk and disadvantaged youth with the tools necessary to become well-rounded and productive citizens. The programs are designed to maximize educational support and achievement through mentoring, education and training. The Outreach Program provides emergency assistance for food, utilities, rent and medication to those in need.
The Salvation Army -- #1250
(434) 845-5939
Provides food, clothing, shelter and financial assistance to those in need as well as emotional and spiritual guidance and support. Also provides high quality child day care, including infants and special needs children.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Emergency Shelter
- Community Feeding
- Hope House
- Social Services
- Youth Development
- Noah's Ark
Virginia Legal Aid Society -- #1260
(434) 846-1326
Provides high quality civil legal services to eligible low-income people. Uses legal skills to solve problems in such areas as housing, health care, public benefits, economic self-sufficiency, education, consumer purchases and family relations.
Program Funded by United Way:
- Housing Improvement & Preservation
YMCA of Central Virginia -- #1290
(434) 847-5597
Nurtures healthy development of children, teens and families with preschool and school age childcare, camps, sports, aquatics, and health and fitness programs. Scholarships offered to those in need.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Outreach Activities for Low Income Families
- Year-round Child Care
YWCA of Central Virginia -- #1310
(434) 847-7751
Provides emergency shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence, counseling for batterers, low income and transitional housing for women, and mentoring for teenage girls.
Programs Funded by United Way:
- Family Violence Prevention
- Residence
- Transitional Housing
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