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November-25-2009
United Way of Charles County Admits Three New Partners
  At its November Board of Directors meeting, United Way of Charles County’s all-volunteer Board of Directors voted to grant Partnership Status  to three agencies providing heal
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October-23-2009
2-1-1 Comes to Maryland
What is 2-1-1?  It's an easy-to-remember phone number that links people with the health and human services they need.  It's accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 15
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September-14-2009
15th Day of Caring Brings out 100+ Volunteers
September 10, 2009 was a perfect day for volunteering -- not too hot, and with just an occasional threat of rain that never materialized.  But even if it had rained, it probably would
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2010 Partner Agencies


Accokeek Foundation:  The Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres on the Potomac River in Piscataway Park, including the National Colonial Farm and the sustainable, organic Ecosystem Farm.  301-283-2113

Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm: Provides experiences that encourage connections between people, the natural environment, farming and the cultural heritage of the Potomac River Watershed, leading to personal environmental responsibility.  301-292-5665 

Alternatives for Youth and Families, Inc.: Private, non-profit child welfare agency providing a continuum of care which includes therapeutic group homes and treatment foster care homes, crisis and emergency placement, independent living assistance, and community support specialist services. 301-884-0312

The Arc of Southern Maryland, Inc.: Provides support and services for the education, empowerment, employment and independence of people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families in Southern Maryland. 301-645-0887

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Southern Maryland, Inc.:    A tri-county organization serving Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties.  Our mission is to help boys and girls grow up to be confident, competent and caring through the influence of positive caring adult role models and friendship.  Our vision is to contribute to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
301-290-0501

Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council :  A values-based program which provides citizenship training, personal fitness and character building through the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, co-ed Venturing and Exploring programs.  301-530-9360

Catherine Foundation Pregnancy Care Center, Inc.:  Offers free pregnancy tests, post-abortion support group, abstinence speakers, childbirth/parenting classes, baby furniture and supplies, maternity clothes, and numerous referrals.   301-870-4911

Catholic Charities :   Helps people in need strengthen and rebuild their lives by caring for the poor, sheltering the homeless and protecting the vulnerable or oppressed.  301-934-2582

Center for Abused Persons (CAP): Domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse counseling.  Counseling for batterers. Community education.  Professional training. Volunteer opportunities.  24 hour-a-day crisis hotline.  301-645-8994    Hotline 301-645-3336   

Center for Children, Inc .: The Center for Children is a private, non-profit child and family service agency and mental health clinic providing therapeutic services to children and families in Southern Maryland.       301-609-9887

Charles County Children's Aid Society, Inc .: Provides basic life necessities to families with children in Charles County.  Services include assistance with food, clothing, shelter, utilities, baby items and school supplies . 301-645-1561

Charles County Cooperative Ministry on Aging, Inc. (Meals on Wheels) : Volunteer drivers mid-day meals and make telephone reassurance calls/visits to homebound seniors; enhancing their quality of life and providing checks on their well-being.  301-392-6325
Charles County Crime Solvers   Charles County Crime Solvers work together with the Charles County Sheriff's Department to solve crimes and hold criminals accountable for their actions.  Crime Solvers offers anonymous rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person involved in criminal activities.  301-609-7510

Charles County Freedom Landing , Inc.: Provides community support services for mentally ill adults, including vocational/pre-vocational and employment programs, social recreational activities, independent living skills, housing and transportation.  301-932-2737
Charles County HARC, Inc. Children and adults with disabilities (most are severe) and their families receive residential, respite care, information/referral, and individual support services in their own communities.  301-932-7030

Charles County Literacy Council, Inc .: Volunteer organization providing free one-on-one tutoring to Charles County adults in reading, math, writing or English.  Your dollars provide tutor and student textbooks. 301-934-6488

Christmas in April, Charles County : A volunteer organization that rehabilitates residences of elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners so they can continue to live with dignity in warmth, safety and independence.  301-392-0202

Community Support Systems, Inc : Community Support Systems' (CSS) mission is to help low and moderate-income families and senior citizens access services; to be an advocate for needed services; and to provide local programs that will raise the quality of life, dignity, and independence in the community.  301-372-1491

Compassionate Friends, The, Southern Maryland Chapter : Assists bereaved families in the positive resolution of grief experienced upon the death of a child or sibling, and helps professionals and others be supportive. 800-TCF-7301

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital : Informal educational values-based program designed to help girls (ages 4-17) develop their full potential while practicing principles of service, patriotism, and social concern. 800-834-1702

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc.: As a Community Health Center, Greater Baden provides primary health care to residents of Southern Maryland, regardless of ability to pay.  Sliding fee scale is available to income-eligible clients. 301-599-0460

Health Partners, Inc. :  A free medical clinic for qualifying low-income, uninsured residents in Charles County. Primary medical care and education are provided. 301-645-3556

Hospice of Charles County, Inc .: Terminally ill patients are eligible to receive medical, emotional and spiritual care to improve their quality of life.  Bereavement support is available to family members. 301-934-1268

Humane Society of Charles County, Inc .: Offers humane/environmental education programs/resources, student learning opportunities, pet visitation program; operates a shelter for rehabilitation/adoption of unwanted/injured pets, provides information/assistance.  301-645-8181

Jude House, Inc. :   Provides residential drug and alcohol dependence treatment by certified health care professionals for a minimum of four months.  301-932-0700 

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.: A private, non-profit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to limited income and elderly adults and neglected and abused children throughout Maryland.   301-932-6661

Lions Camp Merrick, Inc.: Sleep-over Camp programs for children who have diabetes or are deaf/hard of hearing. Traditional camp activities in an educational atmosphere that promotes creative expression, social growth and self-confidence.  301-645-5616

Maryland Foundation for Quality Healthcare, Inc.: Provides affordable diabetes self-management and type 2 diabetes prevention education to all who desire to receive it.  301-645-0001, option 5

Melwood Horticultural Training CenterIndividuals with disabilities receive services including job training, employment, housing, residental supports, day habilitation and recretional programs, promoting personal and economic independence and social inclusion.  301-599-8000

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter: The National Capital Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter is committed to providing comprehensive support systems to address the wide range of challenges facing those living with MS.  202-296-5363

Senior Services of Charles County, Inc.: Improves the quality of life for Charles County senior citizens through senior center programs and services as well as individual and emergency assistance.  301-934-5423

Southern Maryland Child Care Resource Center : Provides referral services for parents seeking childcare; provides low-cost training to childcare providers and parents, provides outreach and support to informal caregivers. 866-290-0040

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc.: Services offered enable people to move toward self-sufficiency – Advocacy, Energy Assistance, Financial Literacy, Homeownership/Rehabilitation, Head Start, Senior Companion Program, Training and Transportation.    301-870-3770 or 301-274-4474

Special Olympics Maryland Charles County: Provides sports training and competitive opportunities to children ages 8 and older and adults with intellectual disabilities in a variety of Olympic-type sports. 301-934-0137 

Spring Dell Center, Inc.: Spring Dell Center is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving independence by providing support and opportunities for the quality of life they desire. 301-934-4561 

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, Inc. :    Juvenile delinquency prevention services; individual, group and family counseling; school-based mental health early prevention services.  301-645-1837