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United Way of Audrain County

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10/12/2026

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09/09/2026

Agency Spotlight and 2026 Event Speaker: Children's Therapy and Early Education School.

About Us: The Children's Therapy and Early Education School is a nonprofit preschool serving children ages 3-5 with developmental delays and special needs. Our team provides individualized instruction along with speech, occupational, and physical therapy in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
How United Way Funding Is Used: United Way funding helps offset the cost of classroom instruction, specialized educational materials, therapy support, and daily operations during the summer session, allowing us to provide high-quality services regardless of a family's ability to pay. Your support directly impacts the children we serve by helping them build communication, mobility, independence, and school readiness skills.
We are so grateful for United Way's support. Your investment helps us provide high-quality early childhood special education and therapy services to children with developmental disabilities in our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and the children and families we serve.

09/08/2026

Agency Spotlight: The Laura Miller George Help Center

The Audrain County Human Development Corporation was organized in 1965 by a group of Mexico residents in an effort to coordinate services to the families of Audrain County living in poverty. For many years this organization was a small food pantry and a thrift store located on East Breckenridge St. in Mexico. In 2009 the Board of Directors changed the name to The Help Center, Inc. and in late 2013 & 2014 they began the process of planning for growth and expansion. They began to work on plans for growth and Alan & Susan Atkins donated a parcel of land at 403 Fairground in Mexico and with financial donations, they purchased additional adjoining land, a total of 7 acres including the address of 409 Fairground, which is now the address of The Help Center. Planning and fundraising began in earnest and with the tremendous support of the Mexico MO community, grants from charitable foundations, a NAP tax credit and the endless support of Mr. Dudley Miller, they began construction of a new building, which was completed and opened in June of 2015. The new building was named "The Laura Miller George Help Center", in honor of Dudley Miller's mother, Mrs. Laura Mae Miller. She spent her life helping others and we honored to serve others under her namesake. The original portion of the building was 15,000 Sq. Ft. and housed the much-enhanced food pantry and thrift store. In 2017 the board of directors recognized the need for growth of the thrift store portion of our non-profit business and by May of 2018 had added on 7000 Sq. Ft to the back of the building for a thrift store warehouse. We are now a 22.000 Sq. Ft. facility and utilize every square foot to better serve those in need.

The Thrift Store continues to be at the core of our non-profit business as our major source of funding.

Our primary mission is to help eliminate hunger in our community by providing supplemental food assistance to our food insecure neighbors. As an agency of The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, we give all our supplemental food to our families. We strive to raise awareness of hunger and poverty while working toward solutions to eliminate them. Our services include:

The Food Pantry: Monthly supplemental food assistance and emergency food

The Thrift Store: Selling used clothing and household items as well as donating these same type items in times of need

Prescription Assistance: Provide limited and emergency drug prescription purchases

Emergency Assistance: Limited short-term assistance and coordination with other agencies

Mentoring: An effort to help break the cycle of poverty

09/04/2026

Agency Spotlight: Mexico Senior Center

The Mexico Senior Center established, currently maintained and operated for the improvement of health of all seniors. We provide nutritious meals to our senior population. We do congregate and home delivered meals. Our Mission is to enhance the lives of Audrain County senior citizens. Through our program we truly change the lives of many seniors. We offer services that enhance their lives and keep them independent as long as possible.
We do not charge for our services, we do ask for a contribution, but no senior is ever refused for lack of funds. Our program has been a vital part of this community since the early 1970's.

08/31/2026

Agency Spotlight: St Joseph Early Learning Center

The St. Joseph Early Learning Center is called by its Catholic Parish Community to assist the parents of our community in the development and care of their children. We accept children 6 weeks through 5 years old and are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 5:30 pm. We implement a program to enhance children's religious, social, emotional, and physical development and provide a safe, fun, loving atmosphere where children can grow and discover that people and the world are gifts from God. The funds received from the United Way are used to pay our monthly cost for our curriculum program throughout the year, supplies to help support the curriculum, yearly staff CPR training, and a field trip each year.

08/28/2026

Agency Spotlight - CMCA

Central Missouri Community Action provides programs serving people who experience poverty, from newborns to the elderly. We use a team approach, providing members with a network of support to help them build and practice skills necessary to make long-lasting changes.

Thanks to funding from the United Way of Audrain County, we offer FREE parenting classes to anyone needing extra support. Topics include:
Kids and self-esteem
Managing Money
Positive Discipline
Healthy Homes Communication
Finding Family Strengths
Managing Stress
Goal Setting

Many families are referred to us by Children’s Division. Thanks to United Way, Audrain County is the only county where CMCA can offer this program to any family that needs it, regardless of income!

08/26/2026

Agency Spotlight: Uplift Mid-MO
Uplift Mid-MO is a faith-based nonprofit organization serving Audrain County by walking
alongside individuals and families during difficult seasons of life. We serve as a gap service,
helping meet needs that may not be fully addressed by traditional assistance programs. Rooted
in our faith, we believe lasting change happens through relationships. We intentionally build
meaningful connections where people feel seen, heard, and supported, helping our neighbors
navigate challenges, connect to resources, and move toward greater stability and hope.
Through one-on-one mentorship, financial education, resource navigation and direct support,
we seek to empower individuals and families rather than simply provide a temporary fix. As we
continue to grow, Uplift is expanding its focus on initiatives that address the root causes of
poverty and create pathways toward long-term transformation.
How United Way Funds Are Used
Funding from the United Way of Audrain County helps Uplift provide direct assistance to
individuals and families facing hardship. These funds support needs such as rent, utility
assistance and other barriers that threaten family stability. United Way's partnership also allows
us to strengthen mentorship opportunities, provide educational resources, and invest in new
initiatives that encourage long-term self-sufficiency and community transformation.

08/14/2026

Agency Spotlight ACCIS:
Audrain County Crisis Intervention Services (ACCIS) is the only organization in Audrain County dedicated exclusively to serving individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual violence. Our mission is to empower survivors by providing compassionate, trauma-informed services that promote safety, healing, and hope.
ACCIS offers a wide range of free and confidential services, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, safety planning, court advocacy, support groups, assistance with Orders of Protection, medical and law enforcement advocacy, case management, and referrals to community resources. We serve survivors of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring that no one has to face abuse alone.
Funding from United Way of Audrain County plays a vital role in helping ACCIS meet the immediate needs of survivors. United Way support helps provide essential items such as food, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, transportation assistance, and other emergency resources that allow individuals and families to rebuild their lives in safety. These flexible funds also help bridge gaps not covered by grant funding, ensuring that ACCIS can continue providing responsive, high-quality services to those who need them most.
The partnership between United Way and ACCIS strengthens our community by ensuring that survivors have access to life-changing services, support, and hope when they need it most.

08/06/2026

Agency Spotlight- The Agape House of Vandalia, Missouri

The Agape House provides a welcoming, affordable place to stay for families and visitors traveling to the state correctional centers in Vandalia and Bowling Green. Our facility features 12 guest rooms and can accommodate up to 30 guests, along with a spacious community area where visitors can gather, relax, and find support during their stay.

Funding from the United Way of Audrain County helps offset the cost of utilities, allowing us to keep our doors open and continue providing a safe, comfortable home away from home for those who need it most.

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Mexico, MO
65265

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15735811540

Website

http://www.unitedway.org/

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