River Region United Way funds more than 80 programs at 40+ affiliate agencies, directly impacting the lives of 1 in 3 people in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties every year.
Affiliate Agencies Focusing on Health, Education, Financial Stability and Basic Needs
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2-1-1 Connects South Central Alabama Managed by HandsOn River Region, which operates the 2-1-1 telephone system and connects people to health & human services information and referrals. |
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Aid to Inmate Mothers Offers visits with children, family outreach, education and support services to inmate mothers, and aftercare to promote success in transition from prison to community life. |
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American Cancer Society The nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through its mission of prevention, education, research and service. |
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American Heart Association By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and strokes by 20%. |
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American Red Cross of Central Alabama A humanitarian organization led by volunteers which provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters. |
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Autauga/Western Elmore Arc Providing education, training, support and advocacy for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to reach their maximum potential as participating members of society. |
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Boy Scouts of America, Tukabatchee Area Council Youth service organization serving youth ages 6-20 through Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, venturing, exploring and learning for life based on Scout Oath and Law. |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region Three facilities providing after-school programs in health, life-skills, citizenship, leadership development, educational and career exploration, sports, fitness and recreation and the arts for children and youth, ages 6 to 18. |
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Brantwood Children's Home Serving Alabama’s abused, neglected, homeless youth since 1917. Providing a loving, protective home that includes an on-site school, drug free living and job readiness programs. |
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Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Services Elmore County Office - 633 Coosa River Parkway, Wetumpka, AL 36092, AL 36107 Offers a safe, child-friendly environment to children victimized by abuse or neglect as we provide restoration and justice in their lives. |
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Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama www.cancerwellnessfoundation.org Dedicated to providing cancer patients supportive services such as transportaion and medication assistance while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. |
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Catholic Social Services Assists with emergency utilities, food, clothing, counseling, domestic/ international pregnancy support services, medication assistance, services to frail elderly, immigration resources. |
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Aletheia House (operates programs formerly under Chemical Addictions Program) Provides residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment for adults, and outpatient treatment for adolescents who are substance abusers or have become chemically dependent. |
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Child Protect Provides a non-threatening site where child victims can relate their abuse to interviewers who help minimize the trauma. A multi-disciplinary team provides appropriate action. |
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Children's Center of Montgomery Serves disabled students from birth through age twenty-one. All students are physically and mentally challenged. Services include academic, medical, physical and occupational therapy, speech, and language. |
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Easterseals Camp ASCCA Easter Seals Camp ASCCA provides year-round camping, recreation, and outdoor education opportunities for people with disabilities. |
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Easterseals Central Alabama A comprehensive rehabilitation center providing life enhancing programs including speech, vocational evaluation, employment services and skills training for the disabled including the deaf. |
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Family Guidance Center of Alabama Counseling services for families, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Program, Parenting Institute, family services, Travelers Aid, Child Care Management program, Family Coaches program, Senior Services. |
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Family Sunshine Center Assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, & school-based prevention programs. |
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Family Support Center A non-profit agency which provides free programs focused at improving the quality of life in children and families through education, advocacy and employment. |
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Gift of Life Foundation Serves women, infants and children in Montgomery County who are at a greater risk for infant mortality through programs that empower women to reduce challenges that threaten their health and prevent a healthy birth outcome. |
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Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama Girl Scouts offers its leadership development program to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. |
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Goodwill Industries of Central Alabama Provides training, vocational rehabilitation, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities or other vocational problems that create barriers to competitive employment. |
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HandsOn River Region Coordinates volunteer efforts by bringing people and community needs together to solve local problems. |
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Health Services, Inc. Provides access to primary health care services, particularly for the indigent, underinsured & uninsured in order to enhance the quality of life. |
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Hope Inspired Ministries HIM seeks to serve those who are low-skilled, poorly educated, and chronically unemployed by preparing and equipping them to obtain and maintain employment. |
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Hospice of Montgomery A non-profit healthcare organization that provides in-home physical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement services to terminally ill patients and families regardless of their ability to pay. |
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Legal Services Alabama (LSA) Serves low-income people by providing free civil legal aid and assistance and by promoting collaboration to find solutions to problems of poverty. |
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Mary Ellen's Hearth at Nellie Burge Provides transitional shelter for homeless women with children, along with Federal nutrition, adult basic education, senior meals, education, advocacy and support. |
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Maxwell-Gunter Youth Activities Provides developmentally appropriate organized programs to military youth, which includes sports, instructional, social, school age and summer programs. |
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Medical Outreach Ministries Offers free primary healthcare and prescriptions to low-income citizens not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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Mental Health America in Montgomery Agency through which volunteers work to improve conditions for mentally ill and educate about mental health and mental illness. |
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Montgomery Area Council On Aging Assists senior citizens by providing services to promote independent living, offering opportunities to enhance their quality of life, and increasing community awareness of senior issues. |
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MANE (Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians) Nationally accredited therapeutic riding center providing medically appropriate therapeutic horseback riding opportunities to children and adults with physical, cognitive, social, emotional, or behavioral disabilities. |
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PASS: Peers Are Staying Straight (THE NOBLE IDEA) Promotes intolerance to drug use, violence, or risky behaviors in the youth of Autauga County, Alabama and the community, especially targeting high-risk populations. |
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Salvation Army Provides emergency food, clothing shelter, community feeding program; Christmas food, clothing, toys; referrals; character building programs meeting social, educational, moral, spiritual needs; counseling; summer camps. |
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Sickle Cell Foundation of the River Region Provides education, screening, counseling, and referral services in preventing and treating Sickle Cell disease. Hosts support group gatherings for anemia and trait victims. |
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The Second Chance Foundation Day treatment and remediation services for youth expelled from school. Individual, group, and family counseling, academic remediation, life skills classes, community service, structure and support. |
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YMCA of Greater Montgomery YMCA of Montgomery YMCA of Wetumpka YMCA of Millbrook Building character; making a difference; changing lives of kids, families and communities through health and human service programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body. |
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YMCA of Prattville Provides a variety of spiritual, physical and character development programs for children and adults focusing on youth with activities involving respect, caring, honesty and responsibility. |
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