2011  Funded Agencies

American Red Cross

American Red Cross works in the community helping families get back on their feet

after they’ve suffered the devastation and destruction of a natural disaster.  They are
also the experts on training people in CPR, Health & Safety and preparing for disasters.  

Executive Director:   Sharon Thompson
405 West  Dixie 
Elizabethtown  KY   42701

Phone: (270)765-4979 

2011 United Way Investment:  $46,200 

 Big Brothers Big Sisters  

2011 United Way Investment:  $60,000

Branch Development Director:  Emily Saul

(270)769-5225

617 N Mulberry St Suite 23

Elizabethtown KY  42701

Our children face more challenges today than at any time in this nation’s history.

Gang violence, drug abuse, and violence in the home have all become a part of

the fabric of our community.  United Way wants to find a way to protect our

children from these conditions.  United Way’s support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

provides our youth with a positive force in their lives.  National research has

shown that the positive relationships between Big Brothers and Big Sisters

and their Little’s have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on

children’s lives.

  *46% less likely to begin use of illegal drugs

 *53% less likely to skip school

 *27% less likely to use alcohol

CASA of the Heartland

2011 United Way Investment:  $20,000

Executive Director:  Sylvia Griendling

(270)982-2272

122B North Mulberry

Elizabethtown KY  42701

CASA of the Heartland recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers who are  

appointed by  family court judges to advocate for the best interest of children who

are in the family court system.  Their primary purpose is to minimize the fear,

disruption and trauma in the lives of these children.

Central Kentucky Senior Corps/ (SCP) Senior Companion Program and (RSVP) Retired Senior Volunteer Program  

2011 United Way Investment:  $12,000

RSVP Director:  Janet Lee   (270)737-1059

SCP Director:  Amanda Hodgens   (270)737-1057   

1111 N. Dixie Ave. Ste. 5 &1

Elizabethtown KY  42701

The average Senior Citizen spends over $2400 out-of-pocket each year on

prescription medication and medical care.  Seniors living on fixed incomes often have

to choose between buying their medication or buying food.  To offer Senior’s some relief,

United Way of Central Kentucky began funding a program through Central Kentucky

 Community Action Senior Corps which provides Senior’s with free or reduced rate

prescriptions. In 2006, this program saved local Senior Citizens over $1.2 million.  

When Senior’s have a purpose in life, a reason to get out of bed in the morning, there

are fewer incidents of depression and the overall quality of life is improved.  Retired

Senior Volunteer program provides seniors with meaningful volunteer opportunities,

moving them from the sidelines of society to becoming a positive force within it. 

Community Health Clinic

2011 United Way Investment:  $80,000

Executive Director:  Jane Cornell

(270)763-9589

114 East Memorial Drive

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

The Community Health Clinic is a charitable healthcare facility established to provide basic health care services to the uninsured, low-income residents of Hardin and LaRue Counties, to include medical office visits, laboratory services, dental care, and limited durable medical equipment, referrals for diagnostics, courtesy specialist consults, and vision care.

Elizabethtown School System/ Panther Place

2011 United Way Investment:  $33,000

Program Director:  Vicki Seabolt

219 Helm St

Elizabethtown, KY  42701

(270)765-6416

For school-aged youth, the hours between 3pm and 6pm account for the majority of

 delinquent behavior.  Studies show the critical importance of structured supervision

 during these hours.  Unfortunately, for low income families, qaulity after school care

 is out of their reach.  Panther Place provides families with a safe, and nurturing place

 for their children to explore positive choices for their life. 

Feeding America Kentucky's Heartland Food Distribution Program And Back Pack Program     

2011 United Way Investment:  $70,000

Executive Director:  Gary Miles

(270) 769-6997

313 Peterson Dr

Elizabethtown  Ky.   42701

Every Friday afternoon, 600 children leave school with a backpack full of food. 

Most of these children will get off the school-bus and enter homes that have

little if any food in the cupboards or refrigerator.  The food in their backpack

will keep them from going humgry all weekend.

In the last decade, hunger-relief agencies have found that the greatest increase

in hungry Americans has been among the working poor.  People that are working,

but just don’t earn livable wages.  United Way wants to make sure no one suffers

from hunger in our community.  Through the partnership with America ’s Second

Harvest, over $900,000 worth of food is distributed to people in need each month.    

(615,000 pounds/month.  17,000 families each month.  96,000 meals at various

sites each  month). 

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Grayson County Alliance

2011 United Way Investment:  $55,000

Executive Committee:  Dennis Kiper

(270) 259-4000

125 East Market Street, Suite 3

Leitchfield, KY  42754

The vision of the Grayson County Alliance is to reach out and help the citizens of Grayson  

County by providing blended and accessible human services that will enable the citizens

of Grayson County to progress toward self-sufficiency, stability and safety.  

Hardin County School System/ First Connections   

2011 United Way Investment:  $57,000

District FRYSC/Health Services Director:  Liz Tabb

(270) 769-8800

65 W.A. Jenkins Rd

Elizabethtown  KY  42701

According to recent research, the first 3 years of a child’s life are the most important

period of brain development.  Proper care and stimulation during these 3 years is critical

to the child’s ability to succeed in the future.   Unfortunately, this age group represents

the most underserved segment of the population, making them high-risk for abuse and

neglect.  United Way wants to see every child have an opportunity to grow up free

from abuse and neglect have a chance to succeed in life.   By supporting the Hardin

County School System, First Connections program, this can be a reality.  The program

begins preparing children from birth to be successful in school and life by empowering

parents to be their child’s first and best teacher. 

Helping Hand   

2011 United Way Investment:  $90,000

Executive Director:   David Dozer

(270)769-3092

P.O. Box 642

141 East Dixie Avenue

Elizabethtown,  KY  42701

In Hardin County , there are over 9,700 people living in poverty, 4,100 of them are children. 

Over half of the food stamp recipients are children, 9% of recipients are senior citizens. 

Over 84% of food stamp recipients say their food stamps buy enough food to only last about

3 weeks.  United Way recognizes this gap, and wants to make sure everyone has access t

basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. United Way’s investment in North Hardin Hope

and Helping Hand make sure individuals/families in crisis have what they need to survive.   

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North Hardin Hope

2011 United Way Investment:  $90,000

Executive Director:  David Dozer

620 South Wilson Rd

Radcliff, KY  40160

(270)351-4673

In Hardin County , there are over 9,700 people living in poverty, 4,100 of them are children. 

Over half of the food stamp recipients are children, 9% of recipients are senior citizens. 

Over 84% of food stamp recipients say their food stamps buy enough food to only last about

3 weeks.  United Way recognizes this gap, and wants to make sure everyone has access to

basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. United Way’s investment in North Hardin Hope

and Helping Hand make sure individuals/families in crisis have what they need to survive.

SpringHaven Domestic Violence Program

2011 United Way Investment:  $60,000

Executive Director:  Lisa Holmes

(270)765-4057

422 East Poplar

Elizabethtown  KY   42701

More women seek treatment in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to

domestic violence than for rapes, muggings, and automobile accidents combined.  

There are many reasons women stay in abusive relationships, but the main reason

is fear. United Way wants everyone to live a life free of abuse and fear. By

supporting SpringHaven Domestic Violence Program, victims of abuse can find a

safe place to escape, heal and rebuild their lives.   

LaRue County Board of Education/ Kids Crew

2011 United Way Investment $16,039.94

208 College Street

Hodgenville, KY 42748

Kids Crew, LaRue County School District's licensed childcare program,

provides preschool, before/after school care, and non-school day care to

children age 2-12. The goal is to provide quality care for children in a nurturing

environment that promotes the development of each child intellectually,

physically, socially, and emotionally.

Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America

2011 United Way Investment  $ 5,000

Director of Finance Service:  Mark Kraus

(270)361-2624

12001 Sycamore Station Place

Louisville, KY 40299

The mission of the Linclon Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America is to

achieve excellence in fostering the character development, citizenship, and

moral, mental, and physical fitness of young  people and to prepare them to

make lifelong ethical choices by instilling in them the value of the Scott Oath

and Scout Law.