AMERICAN
RED CROSS
Provides relief to victims of disasters such as floods, explosions, tornadoes and fires.
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Provides relief to victims of disasters such as floods, explosions, tornadoes and fires.
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ASSISTANCE
DOGS OF TEXAS
Provides assistance dogs, obtained through shelters then trained, to children and adults with disabilities, to provide increased independence.
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Provides assistance dogs, obtained through shelters then trained, to children and adults with disabilities, to provide increased independence.
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AVALON
SUMMER RECREATION
Activities for boys and girls that include recreation, academics, healthy meals, and a safe and cool environment for them to be active.
Activities for boys and girls that include recreation, academics, healthy meals, and a safe and cool environment for them to be active.
BOY
SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Scouting program teaches basic values in character, citizenship and personal fitness.
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Scouting program teaches basic values in character, citizenship and personal fitness.
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CASA
ELLIS COUNTY
Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. The only non-profit agency that trains and supervises community volunteer Guardian Ad Litems (CASA volunteers), who are appointed by the courts to advocate on behalf of children in foster care.
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COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES
Outreach to children and youth in east Waxahachie, with a mission to address their physical, spiritual and emotional needs.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. The only non-profit agency that trains and supervises community volunteer Guardian Ad Litems (CASA volunteers), who are appointed by the courts to advocate on behalf of children in foster care.
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COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES
Outreach to children and youth in east Waxahachie, with a mission to address their physical, spiritual and emotional needs.
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DANIEL'S
DEN
Emergency homeless shelter and transitional housing with meals, shower facilities, clothing and toiletries, emergency gasoline, short distance transportation, case management services, life skills counseling, and social service referrals.
ELLIS COUNTY 4-H
Emergency homeless shelter and transitional housing with meals, shower facilities, clothing and toiletries, emergency gasoline, short distance transportation, case management services, life skills counseling, and social service referrals.
ELLIS COUNTY 4-H
Keep up
with this youth organization's activities by downloading their
4-H Cloverleaf Newsletters in pdf format.
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ELLIS
COUNTY FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
Provides a family environment for children without homes until they are adopted. Permits the children to attend school with sufficient clothes, supplies etc. to be considered normal, mainstream students.
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS
Committed to helping girls develop into strong leaders and decision makers.
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Provides a family environment for children without homes until they are adopted. Permits the children to attend school with sufficient clothes, supplies etc. to be considered normal, mainstream students.
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS
Committed to helping girls develop into strong leaders and decision makers.
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GINGERBREAD
HOUSE
A child-friendly environment to reduce further trauma to abused children by providing quality legal, psychological, social and medical services.
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A child-friendly environment to reduce further trauma to abused children by providing quality legal, psychological, social and medical services.
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LIGHTHOUSE
FOR LEARNING
A joint effort providing education for all adults. GED for those in need. Online classes now offered. Administered by WISD.
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A joint effort providing education for all adults. GED for those in need. Online classes now offered. Administered by WISD.
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MANNA
HOUSE OF MIDLOTHIAN
Emergency services for families living in the Midlothian area. Helps with food, clothing, school supplies, Thanksgiving and Christmas projects, prescriptions, doctor bills, housing and electric bills.
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Emergency services for families living in the Midlothian area. Helps with food, clothing, school supplies, Thanksgiving and Christmas projects, prescriptions, doctor bills, housing and electric bills.
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MEALS
ON WHEELS
This agency provides and delivers a hot, nutritious meal to seniors and disabled individuals in Ellis County five days a week.
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This agency provides and delivers a hot, nutritious meal to seniors and disabled individuals in Ellis County five days a week.
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MIDLOTHIAN
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Support network for senior citizens and their families. Entertainment, education, fitness, a full meal and transportation provided.
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Support network for senior citizens and their families. Entertainment, education, fitness, a full meal and transportation provided.
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MILFORD
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
A recreation center for seniors to gather for fellowship, play games, quilt and enjoy a hot meal five days a week. Also, meals are delivered to those who are shut-ins.
Information Page
A recreation center for seniors to gather for fellowship, play games, quilt and enjoy a hot meal five days a week. Also, meals are delivered to those who are shut-ins.
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MILFORD
SUMMER RECREATION FOR YOUTH
Provides gym related sports during the summer for the youth of Milford.
NORTH ELLIS COUNTY OUTREACH OF RED OAK
Emergency services for families. Helps with food, clothing, rent, utilities, housing, prescription drugs and non-prescription medication, school supplies, toy program for Christmas, Thanksgiving food boxes and the "Hearts & Hammers program.
Provides gym related sports during the summer for the youth of Milford.
NORTH ELLIS COUNTY OUTREACH OF RED OAK
Emergency services for families. Helps with food, clothing, rent, utilities, housing, prescription drugs and non-prescription medication, school supplies, toy program for Christmas, Thanksgiving food boxes and the "Hearts & Hammers program.
OUR
CHILDREN'S HOUSE AT BAYLOR
Therapy for children with developmental delays, genetic and neurological disorders, disorders resulting from trauma, congenital disorders, speech/language deficits and feeding disorders.
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Therapy for children with developmental delays, genetic and neurological disorders, disorders resulting from trauma, congenital disorders, speech/language deficits and feeding disorders.
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REACH
COUNCIL PREVENTION SERVICES
Provides drug prevention information and education, resources, and activities for residents of Ellis County "so that individuals, families, communities can make informed choices about alcohol and other drugs."
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Provides drug prevention information and education, resources, and activities for residents of Ellis County "so that individuals, families, communities can make informed choices about alcohol and other drugs."
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READING
& RADIO RESOURCE
Provides written materials in an audio format for children and adults who are visually or physically disabled, or have learning issues. Radio Reading service broadcasts newspapers and magazines, serialized books and other material every day.
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Provides written materials in an audio format for children and adults who are visually or physically disabled, or have learning issues. Radio Reading service broadcasts newspapers and magazines, serialized books and other material every day.
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THE
SALVATION ARMY OF WAXAHACHIE
Emergency services and assistance for food, rent, utilities, prescription drugs, clothing, Christmas toys, school supplies, and disaster services.
Emergency services and assistance for food, rent, utilities, prescription drugs, clothing, Christmas toys, school supplies, and disaster services.
WAXAHACHIE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
The club's mission is to help youth of all backgrounds, with special emphasis on youth at risk, develop qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Year round after-school care, all day summer care and camps.
The club's mission is to help youth of all backgrounds, with special emphasis on youth at risk, develop qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Year round after-school care, all day summer care and camps.
WAXAHACHIE
C.A.R.E.
Emergency services for families in Waxahachie, Forreston, Avalon, Milford, Italy, Maypearl and Venus. Food, shelter, utility assistance and prescriptions.
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Emergency services for families in Waxahachie, Forreston, Avalon, Milford, Italy, Maypearl and Venus. Food, shelter, utility assistance and prescriptions.
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WAXAHACHIE
SUMMER RECREATION
Summer recreation for youth and adults -- open gyms, swimming, baseball field, track, weight room, camps.
Summer recreation for youth and adults -- open gyms, swimming, baseball field, track, weight room, camps.
WAXAHACHIE
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC.
The center offers fellowship, nutrition, fun, spiritual activities and help with health and physical needs to members. Daily lunches, trips to bank, drug store, post office, grocery store, doctor's office and beauty shop. Distributes groceries twice a month and provides health screenings.
WAXAHACHIE YMCA
The center offers fellowship, nutrition, fun, spiritual activities and help with health and physical needs to members. Daily lunches, trips to bank, drug store, post office, grocery store, doctor's office and beauty shop. Distributes groceries twice a month and provides health screenings.
WAXAHACHIE YMCA
Dedicated
to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities with
its many programs and services.
AGENCIES OF THE UNITED WAY
OF WEST ELLIS COUNTY
For the 2008 campaign
OF WEST ELLIS COUNTY
For the 2008 campaign