United Way in Perry County
United Way in Perry County
United for Kids – United Way found out that the federal Government was not paying for the food program anymore so we approached New Lexington Schools about partnering with them. Last year we contributed $18,000 and almost 7,000 meals for New Lexington Students so they wouldn’t go hungry over the weekend. We are partnering again in 2019.
EFSP – Emergency food and Shelter Program – The United Way of MPM submitted a grant on behalf of Perry County and Perry County was awarded over $20,000 for more food
Smiles for Life-A senior dental program that provides uninsured seniors over the age of 60 with dental care.
- Funding Received: 2014/15 $19,047.50
- Funding Received: 2015/16 $38,800
- Funding Received: 2016/17 $36,800
- Funding Received: 2017/18 $43,021.44
- Funding Received: 2018/19 $39,780
- Funding Received: 2019/20 $35,360
The combined $212,808.94 will have provided 144 seniors with dental care by June 30, 2019.
- Funding for 2019/20 totals $35,360 (Awarded July 1, 2019)
- Currently 26 clients on the waiting list
- Average per client cost $1,477.84
Perry County Tobacco Cessation-A program that provides nicotine replacement product for anyone needing assistance to quit tobacco.
- Funding Received: 2014/15-16 $3,729.10
- Funding Received: 2016/17 totals $2,289.30
- Funding Received: 2017/18 totals $2,682.05
- Funding Received: 2018/19 totals $1,133.00
The combined total for Tobacco Cessation $9,833.45
Healthy Babies for Life-A program that provides a Safe Sleep Environment for babies under the age of 1 year.
- Funding Received: 2014/15 $830.03
- The funding provided 10 babies with a safe place to sleep
