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2009-2010 UW of QAC Agencies

Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through advancement of research and to enhance care & support for individuals, their families & caregivers. There are approximately 700 people with Alzheimer’s in Queen Anne’s County. These numbers are expected to increase. 

American Red Cross, QA’s County Chapter Humanitarian organization led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Disaster Relief and Armed Forces Emergency Services are available 24/7, free of charge, to local families. The Red Cross also trains communities in life-saving skills like CPR and First Aid, and vulnerable people living alone can benefit from Lifeline personal medical alert systems.  

ARC of the Central Chesapeake
Advocates for the rights and respect of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing resources and inspiring community awareness and action 

Bay Area Young Life provides a safe environment for adolescents to come and enjoy their friends while sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through caring adults

Boys Scouts of America, Delmarva Council

Prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout oath and law.

Bethel Summer Program enriches the lives of young people in a holistic way by providing programs to meet educational, physical, social, emotional, cultural & vocational needs. This program addresses issues such as school dropout, adolescent behaviors that result in crime and/or violence, homicide/suicide, health and hygiene, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and values.

Caring and Sharing helps families in Queen Anne's County with emergencies such as: rent, electric bills, medicines, etc.

CASA of Queen Anne's County, Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) advocate for the best interest of children who are under the protections of the county court system because of abuse, neglect or abandonment.  They provide trained volunteer advocates to make assessments and recommendations to the court, with the goal of securing a safe, permanent home for every child.

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center promotes environmental education, research, restoration and conservation through emphasis on the Chesapeake Bay.


Chesapeake Cats & Dogs
Work to provide a life of love and dignity for all cats and dogs.

Rebuilding Together, Queen Anne's County (formerly Christmas in April) organizes a one-day blitz with volunteers each spring to renovate homes for the low-income elderly and disabled homeowners in Queen Anne’s County.

Community Mediation Upper Shore's mission is to create a clear understanding of the mediation process as an alternative for conflict resolution, provide mediation services at no cost wherever the need arises. 

 

 

 

Easter Seals of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore wants to increase the independence of children and adults with disabilities and other special needs through direct services, advocacy, and environments such as Fairlee Manor Recreation and Education Center. 

Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore provides a local, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and control of epilepsy.

For All Seasons, Inc. provides non-duplicated, low cost, support programs for individuals & families in our communities who might otherwise “fall through the gaps”.

Chesapeake Girl Scouts serves girls throughout our diverse society, by providing opportunities to develop their potential, increase their understanding of others & to become a vital part of their community. 

Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Inc. enhances the quality of life by comprehensive team care to patients facing a terminal illness and their families through a skilled, hospice-trained staff.

Kent Island Federation of Arts provides an opportunity for people of all ages to better appreciate the visual arts and develop their own creative and artistic skills through education programs and public exhibition of art.

Midshore Council on Family Violence, Inc. wants to eliminate domestic violence through intervention and prevention by providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy, and by changing society’s attitudes. In Queen Anne’s County, an average of ten families are served each month.

Partnering For Youth After School Program provides evidence-based after school programs to high school students, that empower students to excel academically, grow socially, and become future productive citizens.

QA’s County Arts Council, Inc. promotes, expand, and sustain the arts in Queen Anne’s County. 

QA’s County Adult Day Care Foundation provides Adult Day Care scholarships to low income individuals, not on Medicaid, who are eligible for nursing home placement but could retain their independence in the community.

Queen Anne’s Chorale offers singers an opportunity to increase their knowledge & appreciation of choral repertoire; enrich the community by providing Chorale concerts.

St. Martin’s Ministries mission is to help basic human needs of impoverished people and to respect and affirm their dignity through A) St. Martin’s Barn, a program to help feed, clothe, and financially assist residents in need, and B) St. Martin’s House, which provides housing for women from dysfunctional, diverse backgrounds.

The United Way of Queen Anne's County
P.O. Box 399
Chester, MD 21619
For information, contact Executive Director Sandra Early at 410-643-6288
 or via email at admin@unitedwayqac.org

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