Amarillo Area Adult Literacy Council
2219 South Van Buren; 79109, 373-9009

The Amarillo Area Adult Literacy Council provides basic instruction in reading, writing, math and spelling to adults over 18 years of age performing below the fifth grade level. Volunteer tutors provide all instruction. Amarillo Adult Literacy Council will help approximately 150 adults improve their literacy skills in 2005.

Amarillo Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
803 S. Rusk; 79106, 374-6688

Amarillo Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse serves individuals, families and the community through education, and information and referral services related to substance abuse. Education and training are provided in the detection and intervention of substance abuse problems and addictive diseases. Assessments, referral services, community awareness and prevention programs are also available. More than 1,000 individuals will benefit from crisis intervention services this year.

Amarillo Family YMCA
North Branch: 1330 NW 18th, 373-1811

South Branch: 4101 Hillside, 367-8047

Midtown Branch, 609 S. Carolina, 376-7021

www.amarilloymca.org

Young Men's Christian Association offers a broad program of health and physical fitness activities, child care, leadership training, sports leagues, skills instruction and recreational and educational activities for young people and adults. In 2001 the North YMCA Program Center will provide services to 8,500 individuals in our community.

Amarillo Senior Citizens Association
2200 S Polk; 79102, 374-5500

Amarillo Senior Citizens Association provides nutritious meals, social activities, motivation, referral information, life enrichment, and involvement and employment services to its members and other senior citizens in need in Potter and Randall counties. An estimated 8,500 senior citizens will benefit from these services during the year.

Amarillo Speech, Hearing, & Language Center/Panhandle Council for the Deaf
1300 Wallace Boulevard; 79106, 359-7681
1300 Wallace Boulevard; 79106, 359-1506 Voice or TDD
www.amaspeechhearing.org

These agencies work in concert to provide speech-language pathology and audiology services for individuals of all ages who have communication disorders. Clients receive services and participate in activities that improve their ability to function as independent members of society. This promotes equal social and educational opportunities for hearing-impaired persons of all ages, thus facilitating interaction and communication between deaf and/or hearing persons. This agency will provide services to more than 9,814 adults and children this year.

American Red Cross, Greater Panhandle Chapter

1800 South Harrison; 79102, 376-6309

The Red Cross is the international symbol of protection and mercy. Volunteers can be depended on to give prompt relief when disasters strike. Red Cross plans, educates and prepares people for disasters and provides emergency communication assistance to all our service members. Red Cross is a leading provider of first aid courses, CPR training, swimming lessons, lifesaving techniques and HIV/AIDS education. Red Cross will provide over 15,000 people with emergency assistance in 2001. Other funded programs include youth services which will outreach to include 1,700 area youth this year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

600 S. Taylor, Suite 804; 79101, 351-2210

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches carefully screened adult volunteers with children from single-parent families to provide positive role models, thus enhancing self esteem, establishing quality peer-relationships and improving the child's ability to develop friendships. In 2001, approximately 500 children and adults will participate in matches.

Boy Scouts of America, Golden Spread Council
401 Tascosa Road, 79124, 358-6500
http://www.goldenspread.org

Golden Spread Council of the Boy Scouts of America offers programs designed to prepare young people to make ethical life choices, thus achieving their full potential. Merit badge programs, aviation seminars, camping and Ethics-in-Action are just some of the exciting and educational activities available to the scouts. The values instilled are based on the Boy Scout Oath and Law. This year, 1,250 youth members will receive life skills through the Urban Emphasis Program. The career exploration program Exploring/Venture will serve 600 youth this year.

The Bridge, Children's Advocacy Center
804 Quail Creek Drive; 79124, 372-2873; Fax: 372-2878
toll free 888-993-KIDS
http://www.bridgecac.org

The Bridge protects children victimized by abuse. Additionally, the Bridge assists Panhandle professionals in their investigation of physical and sexual abuse cases. A trained Bridge specialist interviews and videotapes the testimony of the child in a home-like setting, minimizing the victim's stress during lengthy judicial processes. Since its opening, the Bridge has helped Panhandle officials increase child abuse conviction rates from 70% to 95%. In 2005, the Bridge will provide services to nearly 1000 children.

Camp Fire USA
2808 Canyon Drive; 79109, 373-7922
www.amarillocampfireusa.org

Panhandle Plains Council of Camp Fire provides educational and recreational programs offering opportunities for youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self-directed, responsible individuals. Camp Fire seeks to improve conditions affecting youth in our community through developmentally specific programs such as Kids Care After School Program. In 2001, Camp Fire will provide 745 children with a safe, caring environment through the Kids Care programs.

Canyon After School Program
P.O. Box 46, Canyon, 79015, 655-4024

www.canyonafterschool.com

Canyon After School Program provides a supervised environment where children have fun, enjoy togetherness and are involved in a variety of activities related to "supervised play" in six elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District. The atmosphere, rules and procedures vary greatly from the typical school day with emphasis placed on recreational and leisure activities. Adult supervision and security are provided to ensure the safety of the children. CASP will serve approximately 700 students during the school year.

Children's Learning Centers

374-5223

Branch locations for Children's Learning Centers
Sybil B. Harrington Learning 2500 Dale Street
L.R. Hagy Child Care Center 1301 Streit Drive
Kimble Learning Center
E.L. Hunter Learning Center 2806 Tee Anchor Boulevard
McLellan Learning Center 401 South Van Buren Street
Mary Miles Learning Center 1700 South Van Buren Street
Pavillard Learning Center 2404 West 45th Street
Watley Learning Center 1208 Northwest 13th Street
Will Rogers Learning Center 702 North Johnson Street
Hazel Kelley Wilson Infant Center 1701 South Van Buren Street
Hazel Kelley Wilson Toddler Center 313 West 17th Street

Children's Learning Centers of Amarillo have provided the highest quality day care for children 6 weeks to 10 years of age for over 67 years. The eleven locations in Amarillo offer a stimulating, healthy and safe environment where physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs can be met. This year, Children's Learning Centers will provide childcare for approximately 875 children in our community.

Family Support Services
1001 South Polk; 79101, 372-3202
www.fss-ama.org

Family Support services is committed to serving the community by strengthening individual and family lives through crisis support, counseling and education. Clinical services include individual, marital, family and group counseling, parenting classes and educational programs such as Children Coping With Divorce. Crisis services include a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline for survivors of sexual abuse and family violence; a shelter for battered women and their children; victim advocacy services; educational programs such as WHO (We Help Ourselves), and an anti-victimization program for children. This year, Family Support Services will assist more than 30,000 people through these programs.

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains
6011 West 45th Avenue; 79109, 356-0096
www.gs-fsc.org

Texas Plains Girl Scout Council provides programs for girls who meet in troops with a caring adult. Programs strive to "inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, service and patriotism that they may become happy and resourceful citizens." Planning and decision making are the focus in order to develop self-esteem and independence. Texas Plains Girl Scout Council will serve approximately 3,500 girls this year through Special Outreach and Traditional Troops.

Goodwill Industries
704 N. Fairfield; 79107, 372-4352

Goodwill Industries provides rehabilitation programs, training, employment and placement of people with disabilities in private industry. Staff offers personalized instruction in a nurturing environment so that clients may develop effective living skills which make independent living a reality. This year, Goodwill Industries will provide training to 170 individuals to enhance their independence.

High Plains Epilepsy Association
3505 Olsen Boulevard, Suite #218; 79109, 352-5426

High Plains Epilepsy Association provides a full range of services in the Texas Panhandle from promoting education and understanding of epilepsy to providing the necessary information, treatment, counseling, employment and rehabilitation services for persons with epilepsy and their families. High Plains Epilepsy Association will serve 425 clients and/or family members in 2001 through their Direct Services program.

Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center
3108 South Fillmore; 79110, 374-5516

Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center provides day care and nursing services to the elderly and persons with disabilities. Services include daily medical and social rehabilitative services, meals, counseling, social activities and out-of-home respite care. The goal is to help individuals achieve or maintain self-sufficiency, to prevent or remedy abuse and neglect of dependent adults, and to reduce the need for institutional care. This year, Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center will provide day care services to more than 350 individuals. The transportation program will provide 37,000 one-way transportation trips for clients.

Maverick Boys and Girls Club
1923 South Lincoln; 79109, 372-8393
www.maverickbgc.org

The Maverick Boys and Girls Club provides after school activities for youth 8-18, regardless of ethnic, economic status, creed, or background. Club programs provide positive physical, social, educational and cultural training while offering guidance, discipline and counseling. The club atmosphere provides a place with people who will help children find something worthwhile within themselves. This year, the Maverick Club will serve more than 6,100 youths.

The Salvation Army
400 South Harrison; 79101, 373-6631

The Salvation Army renders assistance to families and individuals in need of food, clothing, medicine, school supplies and temporary housing. Salvation Army provides guidance to individuals searching for employment opportunities and maintains disaster aid, a youth center and corporate programs. The Salvation Army will serve approximately 53,725 people through its various programs this year.

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United Way Community Services
Kimber Bruns, Community Impact Director
200 South Tyler; 79101, Tyler Street Resource Center, 2-1-1 or 373-2662
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon provides three community services: 2-1-1 Texas, Traveler Assistance and the Volunteer Action Center. HelpLine provides a central source of information concerning resources to meet health and human service needs in our communities. More than 55,000 people access HelpLine annually. Traveler's Assistance provides aid to those traveling and may include gas, car repairs, bus tokens, bus tickets, etc. The Volunteer Action Center is a clearinghouse that matches volunteers with challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities available in quality social service agencies throughout the community.