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CCASAP - Calloway County Alliance for
Substance Abuse Prevention
There is no greater opportunity to serve than to help support a local
initiative dedicated to the education and active reduction of substance
abuse. In 2003 CCASAP changed its name from KY-ASAP which was organized
September 2001. Our United Way enlists one or more board members to
serve on their board and to work with CCASAP in whatever area of need
they may have. Through active participation in this initiative, our
organization provides support in purging one of the largest consuming
problems experienced in communities today-substance abuse. Visit
their website at http://www.ccasap.com
Community of Promise- National Youth
Initiative
United Way volunteers were vital in the organization of the Community of
Promise in Murray / Calloway County. In 2001 Murray/ Calloway County
was named one of only 13 Communities of Promise in the State of
Kentucky. United Way as well as other community volunteers led two
specific Youth Summits that were instrumental in providing our local
community vital data to build futures upon.
Through the years, concentrated effort by “various clandestine
volunteers” as well as newly formed efforts, the National America’s
Promise dubbed Murray / Calloway County as one of the 100 Best
Communities for Young People.
CUBS – Calloway United Benevolent Services
On a
regular basis CUBS meets to address and plan action-based improvement
for community issues. CUBS provides needed services for all of Calloway
County. Programs include a Community Resource Fair, Santa Project,
Transitional Home, World’s Biggest Baby Shower, Child Abuse Prevention
Month, and the Angels Community Clinic. CUBS consists of community
leaders, local agencies, faith, governmental, non-profit, business, and
educational representatives. United Way assists in organizing these
meetings as well as seeking solutions and actions that address and help
CUBS improve our community.
Freedom Fest- A Community Celebration of
Activities
Freedom Fest started with a 4th of July Parade in the late
1980’s. This event has bloomed into an extended celebration of our local
community and American heritage. United Way helps organize the
festivity’s Parade which is just one highlight in the several day event.
Reality Store and Character Counts
Our
local education system as well as wide spread community of volunteers
help invest in our youth through Reality Store and Character Counts.
Reality Store is an event to help our youth experience their impending
adulthood by using simulated life experiences such as job interviews and
adult situations to teach them future lessons in life. Character Counts
is an ongoing initiative to teach children about five basic character
traits which can prepare them for successful futures in their
community. United Way’s vast group of giving and talented volunteers
help provide assistance at both these events.
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