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2008-09 Grants

Niles area charities receive $180,000 through United Way giving.

American Red Cross, General Assistance $9,000

Berrien County Cancer Service, Home Healthcare and Nursing Services $22,000

Berrien County Council for Children, Abused Children's Assessment Center $12,000

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass County, Youth Mentoring Programs $18,000

Boy Scouts of LaSalle Council, Youth Development $1,000

Christian Service Center, Food Pantry $3,000

Child & Family Services, Link Crisis & Guardianship Services $6,500

Girl Scouts of Singing Sands, Youth Development $1,000

Multicultural Involvement, "Fresh Start" Program $7,000

Safe Shelter, Domestic Violence Shelter $20,000

Northside Childcare, Subsidized Child Care $4,000

Salvation Army, Utility Assistance $19,500; Rent Assistance $14,000; Soup Kitchen $5,500; Emergency Lodging $1,500

Samaritan Center, Counseling Fee Subsidies $3,000

Volunteer Center of SW MI, Volunteer Mobilization $8,000

Niles-Buchanan YMCA, Membership & Program Scholarship Assistance $18,000; Brandywine/Niles Schools Water Safety Program $4,000

Funding decisions are made by local volunteers on the Fund Distribution Committee and the Board of Directors.

More than $11 million has been raised for local charities by the United Way of Greater Niles since its founding in 1953. Donations may be sent to the United Way of Greater Niles at P.O. Box 375, Niles, MI 49120 or by Visa or MasterCard online at www.unitedewayniles.com

June 2008