| T422 | BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY | 7.95% | |
| (269) 945-4010; bcuw@sbcglobal.net | |||
| www.bcunitedway.org | |||
| T422 | 1313 | 4-H MSU EXTENSION | 3.92% |
| T422 | 1324 | ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED | 16.78% |
| T422 | 1309 | BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS | 23.13% |
| T422 | 1301 | BOY SCOUTS, GERALD R. FORD | 10.94% |
| T422 | 1310 | CASA FOR KIDS | 10.17% |
| T422 | 1302 | CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL | 23.78% |
| T422 | 1304 | FOOD BANK OF SC MI | 2.54% |
| T422 | 1305 | GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF MICHIGAN | 18.29% |
| T422 | 1319 | GREEN GABLES HAVEN | 23.56% |
| T422 | 1314 | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | 29.49% |
| T422 | 1321 | LEADERSHIP BARRY COUNTY/BARRY COMM. FOUNDATION | 14.46% |
| T422 | 1322 | MANNAS MARKET | 7.51% |
| T422 | 1307 | Y.M.C.A. OF BARRY COUNTY | 34.01% |
Agency Descriptions - 2011
| Barry County United Way 269-945-4010 www.bcunitedway.org |
Improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of Barry County communities. Programs include: Information & Referral, Fresh Food Initiative, Financial Mentoring, Emergency Assistance, Volunteer Center and free smoke detectors. |
| 4H-MSU Extension 269-945-1388 www.msue.msu.edu/barry |
Adult volunteers work with youth in over 100 different project areas to provide fun, educational opportunities, which help develop self-esteem, confidence, and leadership while learning life skills. |
| Associaton for the Blind and Visually Impaired 616-458-1187 www.abvimichigan.org |
Advancing the independence of people who are blind or visually impaired and help prevent vision loss through services and education. |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters 269-945-9545 www.BBBScommunity.org |
Caring adults are recruited, enrolled, screened, trained, and matched with a child for a Big Brother/Big Sister relationship. |
| Boy Scouts Gerald R. Ford 616-785-2662 www.grfcouncilbsa.org |
To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. |
| CASA 269-948-3213 www.bcunitedway.org/agencies |
Provides volunteer advocates to act as a voice for abused and neglected children who are under the jurisdiction of the courts in Barry & Eaton county. |
| Catholic Family Services 269-381-9800 www.catholicfamilyservices.org |
Serving run away, homeless, abandoned or crisis-need youth and their families through counseling, sheltering and resolution of family issues. |
| Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County 269-948-3264 www.capcbc.org |
Preventing all forms of child abuse and neglect through advocacy, awareness and education. Cribs and accessories are available to those in need. |
| Community Action 269-948-4260 www.caascm.org |
Providing free assistance for tax returns, budgeting workshops, utility, heat, rent and mortgage assistance and weatherization programs are also available. |
| Food Bank of South Central MI 269-964-3663 www.foodbankofscm.org |
Funds offset the costs of soliciting, storing and distributing food to the Barry County Hunger Relief network, FFI, Kids Cafe and their regular distribution to Barry County. |
| Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers/Heart of Michigan 269-343-1516 www.gsgec.org |
Enhances the development of girls by inspiring them to reach their full potential through values-driven experiences. |
| Green Gables Haven 269-945-4777 www.greengableshaven.org |
A domestic violence and crisis shelter that provides secure, temporary housing support of up to four weeks. |
| Habitat for Humanity 269-948-9939 www.habitatmichigan.org |
A partnership between low-income families in need of a house, and volunteers william to provide it. The finished house is then sold with a 0% loan. |
| Leadership Barry County 269-945-0526 www.barrycf.org |
14 to 18 year old program participants meet and interact with peers to aid in the development of interpersonal skills, team building and problem solving. |
| Manna's Market 269-838-5887 www.mannasmarket.org |
Supplying food, clothing and baby pantry items to the underserved residents of the Lakewood School district area. |
| YMCA 269-945-4574 www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org |
Provides opportunities for individuals and families to participate in quality activity programs, which promote the development of physical abilities, and moral and ethical behaviors based on Christian values. |