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Testimonials
This past year 128 volunteers traveled 130,977 miles, delivering 55,847
hot meals to the homes of older adults and taking clients to doctor
appointments
13,088 calls were answered by Listening Ear from people needing help
with housing, abusive situations, suicide prevention, transportation,
utility assistance, prescription drug assistance, provisions for food,
shelter, and clothing
Salvation Army - A
family contacted our agency needing help with electricity. The husband
was recently laid off and the wife was working a minimum wage job trying
to support a family of five. The majority of their income went to
housing, leaving little money for the electric bill. With financial
support from United Way, the family was able to avoid a shut off of
electric service and received referrals for employment assistance. A few
weeks later we received a thank you note from the family. The husband is
now employed.
Listening Ear Crisis Center-
A five year old girl with developmental delays had been placed in foster
care and referred for sexual abuse counseling. She had behavior
problems, acted out sexually, had boundary issues, and difficulty
regulating her feelings. Her foster parents were active participants in
her treatment. Our program, funded by United Way, provided appropriate
treatment approaches for the girl and foster parents. This has helped
her to overcome her exposure to living in a home with poor boundaries
and exposure to adult sexual abuse.
Mid Michigan Industries
- Keith arrived at MMI with no formal work history and a very limited
social network. In a short time period, Keith was able to establish
himself as a member of MMI Consumer Council, which eventually lead to a
position on the MMI board of directors. He also is employed by MMI as a
dockhand. United Way’s financial support of our Community Connections
program means so much to so many.
Friends of the Isabella Seniors
- “Thank you Gold Key Drivers for getting me to and from dialysis!”
United Way provides support to the Gold Key Mileage program.
Women's Aid Service
- A woman came into our shelter, funded by United Way, to escape abuse
and persistent stalking from her ex-husband. Two of her three children
stayed with family so that she could focus on her life and work on
getting it back on track. With this assistance, she was able to get a
job and an apartment. She and the children are doing well and no longer
living in fear.
Listening Ear Crisis Center
- A woman called Listening Ear’s Crisis Line, funded by United Way. She
said she had been evicted for non payment of rent and was homeless. She
had been living in her car for weeks with nowhere to go. Listening Ear
connected this individual with the Salvation Army, John H. Goodrow Fund,
and American Red Cross Food pantry, all United Way – funded programs.
These agencies were able to assist with food, shelter, and getting this
woman into a stable living arrangement.
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What matters ®
In 2008,
1,459 individuals were assisted with rent, utilities, medical
assistance, and transportation.
3,127 individuals were provided assistance with food.
270 women received assistance after an incidence of domestic violence.
200 individuals were assisted with transitional employment.
55 forensic interviews were provided for children
who have been assaulted.
23 children and 18 adults received counseling for sexual abuse.
Over 350 youth received crisis intervention.
16 families who no longer have a home due to fire received
assistance.
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