UCP OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA The United Cerebral Palsy Center in Sheffield, Alabama serves children with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Autism and Developmental Delay. They are open weekdays from 8:00 - 2:00. The center provides physical therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, socialization, evaluation & assessment for disability, adaptive equipment and toys, and parent training. On a Sunday afternoon each year in March, we host the CP Telethon. The telethon typically raises around 125,000.00 each year to help provide the services at little or no cost to families in the Shoals. To learn more: http://www.ucpshoals.org/ UAB CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER The Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) is an interdisciplinary center focusing on the development of the mind-brain through their unique mission of service, education and research. The CIRC was founded in 1989 on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham with the support of Civitan International - a volunteer service organization. The CIRC Provides... - opportunities for researchers to expand the current knowledge about human development and developmental disabilities by conducting basic, clinical and translational research
- high quality, best practice services and programs through the Civitan-Sparks Clinics and in the community
- interdisciplinary clinical and research training in developmental disabilities that values the participation of consumers and families
To learn more: http://www.circ.uab.edu/ SAFEPLACE OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA The MISSION of Safeplace is to break the cycle of family violence and to prevent future acts of abuse. To facilitate a coordinated community response to abused persons through networking with other service providers, the criminal justice system, elected officials, civic leaders and policy makers.
They provide a 24-hour crisis line, supportive housing, counseling, court advocacy and other referral services for victims of domestic violence. They also offer educational services such as school prevention programs, training for professionals and workplace violence training to the community, and a certified court-mandated batterer's program. To learn more: http://www.nwalsafeplace.org/ CASA In 1977, a Seattle judge conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. So successful was this program that soon judges across the country began utilizing citizen advocates. In 1990, the US Congress encouraged the expansion of CASA programs with passage of the Victims of Child Abuse Act. Today, they have grown to a network of more than 50,000 volunteers that serve 225,000 abused and neglected children through 900+ local program offices nationwide. The advocates, also known as volunteer guardians ad litem in some jurisdictions, are appointed members of the court. Judges rely on the information these trusted advocates present. To learn more: http://www.nationalcasa.org/ ST. JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. It is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do more science, more quickly. Where doctors across the world send their toughest cases and most vulnerable patients. Where no one pays for treatment beyond what is covered by insurance, and those without insurance are never asked to pay. They have built America's 3rd-largest health-care charity, with a model that keeps the costs down and the funds flowing, so the science never stops. All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay. YMCA OF THE SHOALS The YMCA is more than an aquatic center, gymnasium, and fitness center. Their intent is to teach values through their programs and conduct. Their mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. They strive daily to demonstrate and teach the core values of honesty, caring, responsibility, and respect. The YMCA is a not-for-profit organization founded by volunteers and governed by volunteers. The YMCA is the largest childcare provider in the USA and your YMCA is the largest single provider in our community. Many of the program participants receive financial assistance through scholarships including childcare, summer day camps, and family memberships. All programs, all facilities, all fund raising, all fees, and all assets are determined by a volunteer board and belong to the membership. Anyone may belong to the YMCA regardless of ability to pay. To learn more: http://www.ymcashoals.org/ LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. To learn more: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls NORTH ALABAMA CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S HOME MEALS ON WHEELS MOWAA is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding principle to which it subscribes is to help those men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk. MOWAA provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others, “so no senior goes hungry.”® To learn more: http://www.mowaa.org/ HARDING LEADERSHIP FORUM Each year Harding University holds a leadership forum for students going into grades 10-12. The forum goals include: - Leadership Development
- Understanding Free Enterprise
- Examining Foreign Policy
- Understanding Our Environment
- Building Family Values
- Examining Leadership Issues, such as Sex Respect, Aids and Drug/Alcohol Abuse
- Intervarsity athletic Team Competition
The Florence Civitan Club sponsors two young men or women each year. To learn more: http://www.harding.edu/nlforum/ |
