EUREKA AREA UNITED FUND

CAMPAIGN GOALS

 

Many of our local programs depend on Eureka Area United Fund contributions to fulfill their mission. We depend on the generosity of our friends and neighbors to meet those needs. No amount is too small, but generally one’s “fair share” is considered to be one hour’s pay per month. The Eureka Area United Fund challenges the members of the Eureka area to contribute their “fair share” to those agencies serving the needs of our community.

 

Here is how your dollars go to work for the people of our communities.

 

I.   Youth Programs

 

Community Youth & Recreation (CEGCYRA) - Provides sporting programs for youth in our area. ($500 pledged)

 

Eureka Area Swim Team – Offers program for youth 8-18 years providing competitive swimming. Assistance helps defray cost of coaching, facilities rental, and equipment. ($400 pledged)

 

Eureka Community Nursery School – Provides scholarship assistance to deserving families for age 3-5 pre-school. Also helps buy new materials and equipment. ($1,500 pledged)

 

Noah’s Ark Children’s Center – Provides daycare, preschool and after-school programs for children. Funds will help to purchase new classroom materials and/or provide scholarship assistance. ($1,500 pledged)

 

U. of I. Woodford Extension – Helps young people learn individual accountability, responsibility, leadership development and community involvement through its 4-H program. Also offers summer activities through Camp Clover providing educational, hands-on experiences for area youth. ($1,500 pledged)

 

       

II.  Senior Citizens Programs

 

Meals on Wheels – Delivers nutritious meals to elderly and handicapped persons in their homes. ($2,700 pledged)

 

 

III.  Armed Services Related

 

Gifts for Yanks Who Gave – Funds administered through the local American Legion to purchase Christmas gifts for veterans from the community who are in V.A. hospitals and local nursing homes. ($200 pledged)

 

 

IV.  Special Needs

 

American Red Cross – Provides a vital blood program, health and safety classes, military family assistance, and is available 24 hours a day for disaster relief. ($500 pledged)

 

Heartline – Serves as an inter-church, county-wide network for information and referral on problems and needs ranging from financial to medical to psychological. ($2,700 pledged)

 

Heart House – Serves homeless persons/families by providing shelter, food, clothing, transportation, and help in contacting appropriate agencies for assistance. ($2,700 pledged)

 

Salvation Army – Administered out of the Heart House, providing food, clothing, housing and transportation assistance to local families. ($300 pledged)

 

 

V.  Human Services

 

ADDWC – Supports individuals with disabilities and their families of Woodford County in achieving success in life. ($3,000 pledged)

 

Center for Prevention of Abuse – Provides services and support to child and adult victims of elder abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence, and educates the public concerning these matters. ($800 pledged)

 

FamilyCore – Counseling families and persons of all ages with problem situations; offering foster children placement and adoption programs. ($800 pledged)

 

Tazwood Mental Health Center – Offers individual, group, and family therapy. Works with the court system to provide assistance in cases involving domestic violence, DUI, and the First Offenders Teen Drug Abuse Program. ($1,600 pledged)