Community Resources

United Way Big Brothers Big Sisters Regional Prevention Center American Red Cross Salvation Army Neighborhood Initiative

United Way Mission: “to be the leader in mobilizing resources to identify and impact our community’s critical human needs.”

United Way Supported Programs American Red Cross Arthritis Foundation Big Brothers Big Sisters Boy/Girl Scouts Boys & Girls Club Catholic Charities Hospice Children’s Service League Salvation Army Senior Services Urban League Sexual Assault Center Wichita Children’s Home Y.M.C.A.

United Way’s Carelink A community resource guide that is: Computerized More comprehensive More accurate Includes programs in the Following Counties: Sedgwick, Reno, Butler, Sumner, Harper, Cowley, Kingman, Harvey

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission Statement “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at risk and live in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters 46% less likely to initiate drug use. 27% less likely to start drinking alcohol. 55% less likely to skip school. 33% less likely to have violent confrontations.

Traditional “Core” Match Community Based 2 – 3 hours per week 3 – 4 weeks per month Minimum Six Month Commitment Based on prevention Big Brother, Big Sister, Couple and Family matches

Club Buddies Corroborative effort with Boys & Girls Club Site Based One hour per week Minimum 30 day commitment

Operation Jumpstart Corroborative effort with Community in Schools Site Based (Primarily 8 Schools) One hour per week Minimum Commitment through remainder of the school year.

BBBS Statewide Programs Wichita Salina Topeka Emporia Lawrence Manhattan Garden City Kansas City Butler County Cowley County Harvey County McPherson County Montgomery County Reno County Rawlins County

BBBS State Initiative New Satellites Sumner County Kingman County Marion County Osage County Wilson County Jefferson County Future Satellites Elk County Greenwood County Wilson County Labette County Lane County Kearny County Leavenworth County

Regional Prevention Center Mission To provide leadership in reducing alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse in Kansas youth by promoting effective public policy and developing and evaluating programmatic and human resources.

Regional Prevention Center Programs such as Youth Council, Teen Center, Teen Pregnancy counseling, Teen Drug Treatment Located in 13 communities: NewtonWichitaEmporia GirardSalinaColby HaysGarden City Lawrence MissionKansas City Manhattan Topeka

American Red Cross The American Red Cross provides help 24 hours a day to individuals and families who have disaster caused needs.

American Red Cross Financial Assistance International Services Language Bank Project Deserve Victims of Crime Braille Services Good Neighbor Nutrition Health and Safety Services Senior Work Experience Transportation Services Volunteer Services Youth Services

Salvation Army The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salvation Army Disaster Services Youth Residential Services Adult Rehabilitation Center Homeless Services Emergency Lodge Transitional Housing Program Family Foster Care Camp Hiawatha Biddy Basketball