Member Agencies

Every year, United Way of Southeastern Idaho supports programs at more than 35 agencies throughout Southeastern Idaho -- effective programs that get results.  Below are the outstanding partner agencies funded by UWSEI in 2006.  For details about funding levels, click on "News" to the left.

AID FOR FRIENDS   208-232-0178   www.aidforfriends.net Provides two homeless facilities (emergency night/day shelters) 365 days a year, transitional housing, case management and financial management assistance. Self-sufficiency programs include affordable child care, payee services, case management, and life skill classes.   AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER IDAHO   1-800-853-2570   www.redcrossidaho.org Provides 24 hour disaster relief, first aid, water safety, CPR training, aid to servicemen and a blood donor program for all citizens.   BANNOCK YOUTH FOUNDATION   208-234-2244   www.byfhome.com Bannock House is an emergency shelter that offers counseling and aftercare for runaway and homeless youth and their families. Outpatient counseling for at-risk youth and their families.   BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS   208-234-7315   www.sidbigbro.com Matches adult volunteers one-to-one with children, ages 6-12, living primarily in single parent families.   BINGHAM CRISIS CENTER Domestic violence shelter and services for victims of domestic abuse.   BLACKFOOT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Nutrition, Meals on Wheels, activities, and other services for senior citizens.   BOY SCOUTS - GRAND TETON COUNCIL   208-233-4600   www.grandtetoncouncil.org 5,196 youth and 2,806 volunteer leaders participate in the largest youth development program dedicated to character growth, citizenship training and mental/physical development.   BRIGHT TOMORROWS   208-234-2646   www.brighttomorrows.com Provides professional counseling and supportive services to children and families affected by child abuse as well as community outreach and training on the subject.   CAMP FIRE BOYS AND GIRLS   208-232-8819 For boys and girls ages 3-18. Provides coeducational clubs, sports, camp, teen service and after school programs.   CAMP TAYLOR   208-232-5222   www.camptaylor.org Provides year round affordable outdoor recreational facilities for community groups, with emphasis on youth, handicapped and underprivileged in Southeast Idaho.   CASA--6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROGRAM   208-232-2272 Recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who are appointed by a judge to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in court.   COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS   208-237-6318 Support group for bereaved parents, offering friendship, understanding, and fostering the physical and emotional health of bereaved parents. Monthly meeting. Free newsletter published monthly.   DAWN ENTERPRISES Community rehabilitation facility serving 75-100 disabled individuals, teaching independent living skills and providing a disabled recreation program.   DARE/GREAT  208-234-6114  www.pocatello.us/policedept/index.html  Provides drug prevention and gang resistance education to sixth and seventh graders in Pocatello and Chubbuck.   FAMILY SERVICES ALLIANCE OF SOUTHEAST IDAHO 208-232-0742   www.fsalliance.org Providing crisis intervention for victims of violence; counseling, support groups for adults and children, parenting classes, in-home assistance and programs for at risk families.   FOSTER GRANDPARENTS   208-785-8452 or 785-8454   www.fgpsei.com Provides income-eligible individuals age 60 plus, the opportunity to serve and tutor children and youth who have special or exceptional needs.   GIRL SCOUTS OF SILVER SAGE COUNCIL, INC.   208-234-9076   www.girlscouts-ssc.org Offers youth development through troops, special events, community service, recognition, an after school program, crime deterrence and in-school programs.   GREATER POCATELLO SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.   208-233-1212 The Greater Pocatello Senior Center’s mission is to provide a nutritious, hot noon meal for seniors who are unable either physically or financially to provide for themselves.    THE IDAHO FOODBANK   208-233-8811   www.idahofoodbank.org Through partnerships with the food industry and support from the local community, The Idaho Foodbank gathers and distributes food and groceries benefiting needy Idahoans.   HEALTHY POCATELLO, HEALTHY YOUTH   208-852-0767 Builds developmental assets in young people to assist them in becoming successful, responsible, and caring individuals. Operated the Tree House Neighborhood Youth Center located at Washington and Walnut streets.   HELP, INC. Counseling, support and services to children and families who are victims of abuse.  Professional development for child care providers.   IDAHO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CHILDREN'S FUND Provides clothing, shoes, warm coats, eyeglasses and other unfunded needs for school children referred by teachers.   MEALS ON WHEELS - SEICAA   208-233-9677   www.seicaa.org Provides homebound seniors nutritious, hot meals and a caring visit. Assists clients to retain and remain in their homes, preventing or delaying institutional care that, in most cases, is paid with Medicare/Medicaid dollars.   NORTH BINGHAM COUNTY FOODBANK An all-volunteer foodbank providing a weekly basket of food to people living at the poverty level.   OUR GATHERING PLACE   208-233-2640   gemstate.net/users/trinity Provides a warm, safe place every school afternoon from 3-5 p.m. for all high school students with adult supervision, tutoring, games, beverages and snacks.   POCATELLO FREE CLINIC   208-233-6245   A dignified environment that provides free primary health care, preventative dental care, and medication for low-income individuals and families with limited or no alternative coverage.   POCATELLO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION   208-244-1367   PHA seeks to expand youth opportunities by building an inline hockey/soccer facility in Chubbuck to foster athletic programs that provide health and physical fitness opportunities.   RADIO READING SERVICE Provides pre-tuned radios and special broadcasts to sight-impaired individuals.  Volunteers broadcast local, national and international news.   R.S.V.P. (RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)- SEICAA   208-233-7364   www.seicaa.org Provides opportunities to non-profit organizations to use the wisdom and expertise of senior volunteers 55 years and older to meet needs of the community.   SOUTHEAST IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY SEICAA helps to alleviate the effects of poverty through programs such as commodity distribution, energy assistance, and gleaning.   SHELLEY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER    Nutrition, Meals on Wheels, activities, and other services for senior citizens.   SOPHIA FOUNDATION   208-232-3056  www.uccpocatello.org    The SOPHIA Youth Center provides a safe supervised after school program for middle school children, reducing youth crime and at-risk behavior.   SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE IN SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO  208-239-1426   Works to prevent suicide in Idaho.  Its goals are to develop and distribute a prevention tool kit with intervention strategies, support, and training.     THE SALVATION ARMY   208-232-5318 Provides basic and emergency assistance needed by individuals and families including: food, clothing, housing, heating, counseling, transient aid and youth services.   UNITED WAY SUCCESS BY 6   208-232-1389     www.idaho.unitedway.org Provides training for childcare providers, books and parent education to ensure that children under six are well-cared for and enter school ready to learn.  Provides learning opportunities for children under six throughout the community.  Have you seen our beautiful On Wheels Learning Mobile?