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American Red Cross                                                            http://www.redcrossdallas.org

Shelly Campbell                                                                      Funded Program:  Navarro County Disaster Relief
701 W. 2nd Ave.                                                                                                  Navarro County Disaster Awareness
Corsicana, TX 75110
903-874-4551     903-874-5172 Fax

Provides emergency relief for major disasters, such as fires and floods, and notifies military families in cases of emergencies.
The Disaster Awareness Education Program will help raise awareness on the need to prepare for disasters and to teach residents how to prepare and minimize loss of lives and property.

Boy Scouts of America/ Circle 10 Council                          
http://www.circle10.org

Terrence Hamilton                                                                  Funded Program:  Scouting
8605 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75235
214-902-6712      214-902-6789 Fax

Educational program dedicated to developing character, promoting duty to God, citizenship, patriotism, and moral, mental and physical fitness.

Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County                               
http://www.bgca.org

Andre Kennard, Executive Director
1000 E. 5th Ave.                                                                     Funded Programs: Tutoring and Mentoring
P.O. Box 2322                                                                                              
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-872-9231       903-641-0828 Fax

Targets at-risk youth to build good citizens through tutoring and everyday leadership and guidance.

Camp of the Rising Sun

Rhonda Sherman, Executive Director                                        Funded Program:  Summer Camp/Adventure Program
P.O. Box 1944
Corsicana, TX 75151

903-802-2902

A free camping experience for any area child qualifying for special education. Positive self-esteem building is the primary focus.

Child Advocates of Navarro County                                   
http://www.navarroccac.org/

Kimberly Martinez, Executive Director                                        Funded Programs:  CASA
120 E. 2nd Ave.                                                                                             
P.O. Box 6024
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-874-3772       903-872-3755 Fax

CASA is a program that  advocates for abused or neglected children in Navarro County.  The program is state and nationally recognized for the unique services and resources it brings to children.

Christmas in Action
 
Alvis Reeves                                                                           Funded Program:  Home Repair & Renovation
P.O. Box 2261
Corsicana, TX  75151
903-875-8727
 
Volunteers repair homes for elderly and disadvantaged home owners, allowing them to remain in their own homes in safer, more comfortable living conditions.
 
Community Services 

Ms. Pauletta Hines, Executive Director                                        Funded Program:  MAGNET Senior Services
104 E. 6th Ave.
P.O. Box 612
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-872-2401      903-872-0254 Fax

Helps Navarro County citizens qualifying for Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS) maintain their independence longer by delivering hot meals to homes each weekday.  Community transit and utility and housing assistance are also offered.

Corsicana Emergency Corps

Melissa Bennett                                                                         Funded Program:  Transportation & Maintenance
P.O. Box 353
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-872-5228

Volunteer group that addresses emergencies and disasters, missing persons, severe weather early warnings, and public and civic duties.

Family Service Association

Dr. Mark Luera, Executive Director                                               Funded Programs:  Medical & Pharmaceutical Assistance
517 N. Commerce                                                                                                     Client Assistance
Corsicana, TX 75110
903-874-4971       903-874-5284 Fax

Meets indigent needs through free clothing, housing and utility assistance, medical and dental assistance, back to school supplies and free prescription drugs through patient assistance program. 

Hope Center

Brena Burgan, Executive Director                                                 Funded Program:  W.A.I.T. Training

P.O. Box 3119
113 N. Main St.
Corsicana, TX 75110
903-872-2881

Faith based organization providing pregnancy testing and counseling, physical referrals and educational assistance.  W.A.I.T. Training Curriculum is taught at CISD and Navarro College.
 
Mary Peterson Child Care Center

Joan Thompson, Director                                                           Funded Program:  Child Care
1103 E. Collin St.
P.O. Box 572
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-874-7091

Provides day care services for children of low income, working parents for infants through kindergarten.

Navarro County Food Pantry Ministry

Susan Tyner, Executive Director                                                 Funded Program:  Food Pantry
122 W. 1st Ave.
P.O. Box 1263
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-872-9055

Provides immediate food assistance to families in need on a referral basis and coordinates with other agencies to fill the gap while families are underemployed or await other assistance. Also helps with food needs during disasters.

Navarro County Senior Citizen Services                              http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/tx/corsicana.htm

Omega Hawkins, Executive Director                                           Funded Program:  Meals on Wheels
1805 N. Beaton St.
Corsicana, TX 75110
903-641-0106

Hot meals are delivered by volunteers each week day to homebound, qualified citizens who are not eligible for the federal DADS program. Light housekeeping is also offered.

STAR of Navarro County                                                      www.starnc.org

Richard Martin                                                                         Funded Program:  Role Model Recruitment
120 N. 12th St.
Corsicana, TX  75110
903-875-4552       903-874-4187 Fax                                       

The STAR Board recruits and trains role-models from the Corsicana/Navarro County community who will support a student's interest and aptitude in any field of endeavor by encouraging them to succeed.

Texas Neighborhood Services, Inc.                                     http://www.txns.org

Bradley S. Manning                                                                  Funded Program:  Head Start
1802 Martin Dr.
Weatherford, TX  76086

817-598-4650       817-594-9840  Fax

Head Start Program provides educational, health and family services to Navarro County children qualifying for the program.

The Salvation Army                                                               http://www.salvationarmyusa.org


Captain Catherine Adams                                                           Funded Program:  Rent & Utility Assistance
212 E. 1st Ave.
P.O. Box 758
Corsicana, TX 75151
903-874-7131      903-874-1962 Fax

Faith-based organization that provides comprehensive emergency assistance, including food, clothing, medication, temporary shelter and transportation.


VOICE, Inc.                                                                             http://www.voiceinc.org
(Viable Options in Community Endeavors)

Lynda Sloan, Executive Director                                                  Funded Programs:  College Achievement Program
100 N. Main St., Ste. 300                                                                                          Freedom School Master Scholar
P.O. Box 687                                                                                                            Healthy Eating/Active Living

Corsicana, TX 75151
903-872-0180      903-872-5886 Fax

CAP's purpose is to provide tips and advice for parents on how to successfully navigate the college and scholarship application process for their child.  The Freedom School Master Scholar Program is for students in high school and will provide training and guidance in areas such as college preparation, service learning, job readiness and cultural diversity.  HEAL is a awareness program to help reverse the childhood obesity epidemic plaguing our children.


YMCA Corsicana                                                                    http://www.corsicanaymca.org

Terry Seth, Executive Director                                                    Funded Programs:  After School Programs
400 Oaklawn Drive                                                                                                   Summer Day Camps
Corsicana, TX 75110                                                                                                Youth Sports
903-872-2412 903-872-9109 Fax

Puts Christian principles in practice through programs to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all through youth sports, day camps and after-school programs, and first aid, referee and lifeguard training. Scholarships available. Partial to full youth scholarships are available to any child or family that cannot afford a membership.