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United Way of Columbia County For Immediate Release
Contact: Kathye Beck Executive Director, 503-556-3614
Rainier-- United Way of Columbia County Board of Directors approved the 2009 allocations. The total dollars allocated to 21community partner programs was $201,490. Of the $201490, $40,323 was designated donations. In other words, these contributions are “donor directed” to a specific agency and are tallied separately,” explained Kathye Beck, executive director. “There was an additional $25,006 donor directed donations to other programs and agencies which provided a total of $226,496 to help change lives. United Way of Columbia County reached approximately 80% of the goal for the 2009 campaign. We are still accepting donations for more information go to www.unitedwayofcolumbiacounty.com or call 503-556-3614.
It is always a difficult job to allocate the available funds and much thought and work, by the United Way Board of Directors, go into making these decisions. The task was even more difficult this year because we raised less than last year. Basic Human needs—food, shelter, utility assistance were given the highest priority. Organizations with national or year round fund raising capabilities had a lower priority. We had a huge lay off in December 2008 from Boise and these job losses have had a impact on our overall income and distribution of funds. There is a greater need in this county as a result of the economic situation.
As always, the Board of Directors and staff continue to work diligently to maintain a low overhead by leveraging in-kind donations, supplemental grants and volunteers to help support the many needs in our community.
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UWCC Final Allocations & Designations for 2009 [Updated 11/12/09 ] |
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Agency/Program |
Allocation |
Designation |
Totals |
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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter |
0 |
1,680 |
1,680 |
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Boy Scouts, Cascade Pacific Council |
235 |
1,655 |
1,890 |
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C.A.T.: Child Care Resource & Referral |
4,867 |
94 |
4,961 |
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C.A.T.: Emergency Housing |
9,000 |
650 |
9,650 |
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C.A.T.: Energy Self Reliance |
5,764 |
0 |
5,764 |
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C.A.T.: Parenting Education |
60 |
726 |
786 |
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C.A.T.: Kid Care |
7,583 |
1,595 |
7,583 |
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C.A.T.: Lifespan Respite |
2,750 |
540 |
3,290 |
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C.A.T.: Transitional Housing |
8,500 |
660 |
9,160 |
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Chehalem Youth & Family Services |
3,417 |
0 |
3,417 |
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Columbia Pacific Food Bank |
40,000 |
6,305 |
46,305 |
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Columbia Community Mental Health, Drug Prev./Inter. |
6,470 |
180 |
6,650 |
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Community Access Services |
1,458 |
860 |
2,318 |
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Community Home Health & Hospice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Community House On Broadway |
0 |
145 |
145 |
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Emergency Support Shelter |
2,975 |
0 |
2,975 |
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Girl Scouts: Columbia River Council |
0 |
410 |
410 |
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H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat) |
15,354 |
3,264 |
18,618 |
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Progress Center |
2,641 |
474 |
2,641 |
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R.S.V.P., Foundation (Retired & Senior Vol. Prg.) |
1,743 |
293 |
2.036 |
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Riverside Training Centers |
8,510 |
2,318 |
10,828 |
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Turning Point Community Center |
15,050 |
9,950 |
25,000 |
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Vernonia Cares |
11,413 |
2,375 |
13,788 |
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Women's Resource Center |
15,000 |
5,342 |
20,342 |
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Senior Grants |
1,647 |
320 |
1,967 |
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Community Grants |
1,500 |
0 |
1,500 |
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Emergency Reserve funds |
3,000 |
0 |
3,000 |
| Storm Relief carry over |
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1,247 |
1,247 |
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Total |
161,167 |
40,323 |
201,490 |
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(Other United Way Designations |
380 |
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Other 501 (c) 3 Designations |
24,626 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
226,496 |
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TOTALS BY CATEGORY |
2008 |
2009 |
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Children & Youth |
25,475 |
17,360 |
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Seniors |
6,275 |
4,243 |
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Emergency & Basic Needs |
171,932 |
153,422 |
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Disabilities & Special Needs |
31,695 |
22,494 |
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Storm Relief |
51,510 |
1,247 |
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