River Region United Way funds more than 90 programs at 40+ affiliate agencies, impacting the lives of 1 in 3 people in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties.
Affiliate Agencies Focusing on Health, Education and Financial Stability
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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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Chemical Addictions Program (CAP) Provides residential and out-patient chemical dependency 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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