The United Way Allocations Committee provides the vital service of monitoring the distribution of funds to United Ways partner agencies. The committee, comprised of volunteers from the community, meets with representatives from each agency, reviews the amount requested and carefully scrutinizes financial records and programs. This process takes place over several meetings and cumulates with recommendations to the UW Board regarding the amount of support allotted to each agency for the coming year. As the year progresses, the agencies file reports regarding expenditures and progress made in meeting goals and objectives.

Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children 254-752-9330 -www.advocacycntr.org – $139,134 for support to victims of sexual assault, abuse and other crimes

Alzheimer’s Association, North Central Chapter 254-753-7722 -www.alz.org/northcentraltexas/- Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

American Red Cross HOT Area Chapter 254-776-8362 – waco.redcross.org – $180,181 for disaster services to families in need and for public education courses in the community

The ARC of McLennan County 254-756-7491 – www.wacoarc.org – $82,500 for care and support of people with developmental disabilities

AVANCE Waco 254-296-0449 -www.avancewaco.org – $40,000 to provide family support and education services for at-risk, impoverished families with children ages 0-3 years.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 254-776-2824 – www.bbbstx.org – $10,000 to provide professionally supported, one-to one relationships that help children reach their potential

Boys and Girls Clubs of Waco 254-752-6443 - $115,850 for health and physical education programs for children and youth in the community

Camp Fire USA Tejas Council 254-752-5515 – www.campfiretejas.org – $50,114 to give today’s youth a chance to become tomorrow’s community leaders

Care Net Pregnancy Center 254-772-8270 – www.pregnancycare.org – $10,000 to provide counseling and parenting classes for pregnancies

Caritas of Waco 254-753-4593 – www.caritas-waco.org – $64,000 for emergency and supplemental food assistance to persons in need

Central Texas Youth Services 254-939-3466 – www.centraltexasyouthservices.org – $8,500 for counseling, emergency shelter, and a 1-800 hotline to youth in need

Community Cancer Association 254-202-8082 - $130,000 for financial assistance to cancer patients for medications, supplies and transportation

Compassion Ministries 254-755-7640 – www.compassionwaco.com – $74,000 to provide housing for families with children in a crisis situation with dignity and compassion

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation 254-753-0331 – www.eoac.org $20,000 to match federal funds for dependable, low cost childcare

Family Abuse Center 254-772-8999 – www.familyabusecenter.org – $89,833 for a safe place for women and children fleeing family violence to start a new life of peace

Family Counseling and Children’s Services 254-759-3500 -www.wacofpc.org – $158,860 to strengthen families under stress through affordable, professional counseling

Family Health Center 254-750-8390 - www.wacofpc.org – $57,500 to provide primary health care to the vulnerable and underserved in McLennan County

Freeman Center 254-753-8251 – www.thefreemancenter.org – $38,150 for individuals to be given the opportunity live clean and sober lives

Girl Scouts of Central Texas 254-756-4497 – www.gsctx.org – $21,500 for educational and fun programs for girls in a safe and nurturing environment

Kids and Company 254-753-5437 – www.kidsandcompany.org – $65,000 for quality full-day and after school childcare at six locations for children ages 3-11

Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, HOT Region 254-752-3451 – www.hotrmhmr.org – $40,000 for services to those coping with mental illness, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities

Salvation Army 254-756-7271 – www. uss. salvationarmy. org/ uss/www_uss_waco. nsf – $183,747 for crisis intervention and emergency services to those in need

YMCA of Central Texas 254-776-6612 – www.ymcaofcentraltexas.org – $103,550 for a fun and safe place for youth to go after school and in the summer