UB22   SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, UNITED WAY OF  
  (269) 925-7772 - e-mail:  sharon.polfus@uwsm.org  
  web page - www.uwsm.org  
UB22 6301 American Red Cross 5.5
UB22 6303 Berrien Co. Cancer Services 9
UB22 6322 Berrien Co. Council For Children 11.7
UB22 6306 Boy Scouts Of SW MI 12.6
UB22 6307 Boy Scouts, Lasalle Council 13.4
UB22 6310 Emergency Shelter Services 14
UB22 6312 Gateway 19
UB22 6313 Girl Scouts, Singing Sands Council 19.3
UB22 6319 Niles/Buchanan YMCA 10.4
UB22 6317 Senior Nutrition Services 19.6
UB22 6321 Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency 23.1
UB22 6318 SW MI Volunteer Ctr. 19.8
UB22 6320 YMCA, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph 14.9
UB22   Southwest Michigan, United Way of 13.3

 

Agency Descriptions 

 

Agency Name

25-Word Program Description (Mission Stmt.)

Web Site Address

American Red Cross, Berrien County Chapter

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

www.berrienredcross.org

Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA Family Center

To put Christian principles into practice through programs and services that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

www.bhsjymca.org

Berrien County Cancer Service

To provide free skilled home nursing services, equipment, information and supplies at cost for cancer patients and their families in Berrien County.

www.bccanservice.org

Berrien County Council for Children

Berrien County Council for Children is dedicated to shaping a community that shields children from abuse and neglect.

www.parrett.net/~children

Boy Scouts of America, LaSalle Council

To be the best youth-serving organization in our communities by having quality programs, leaders and units.

www.lasallecouncilbsa.org

Boy Scouts of America, Southwest Michigan Council

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

n/a

Child & Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc.

To foster the development of community, family and individual capabilities, which support healthy, self-sufficient fully functional lives for children, families and adults of all ages.

www.cfsswmi.org

Emergency Shelter Services

Emergency Shelter Services Inc. will offer shelter and appropriate support services to individuals and families within the area who require a temporary home.

n/a

Gateway

To improve the quality of life and level of independence of individuals with significant barriers through vocational opportunities and other supports.

www.gatewayvro.com

Girl Scouts of Singing Sands Council

To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens

www.gsssc.org

Salvation Army - Niles

To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

n/a

Senior Nutrition Services

To provide high quality meals to as many of our aging friends as our resources allow. We will provide these services in a compassionate, caring way and in a cost-effective manner.

n/a

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency

To assist people in economic need and enable them to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency while respecting their diversity.

n/a

United Way of Southwest Michigan

We will build a stronger Southwest Michigan by mobilizing our communities to improve people's lives by Helping Children & Youth Succeed; Promoting Self-sufficiency; and Supporting Vulnerable Populations.

www.uwsm.org

Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan

The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan promotes, fosters and supports volunteerism as a source of personal fulfillment, and as a vahicle to achieve solutions to community problems.

www.volunteerswmi.org

YMCA of Niles-Buchanan

To put Christian principles into practice through programs and services that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

n/a