Funded Partners

United Way of the Coastal Bend is working to advance the common good through the areas of Education, Income and Health.  By providing funding and demanding accountability of 44 programs at 37 funded partner agencies, UWCB ensures that your generous donations are hard at work making our community a better place to live, work and raise a family.  

United Way of the Coastal Bend currently serves 6 Coastal Bend counties including: Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces and San Patricio County.   Funded programs serve many varied needs such as homelessness, affordable child care, employment assistance, counseling, domestic violence, chemical dependence, abused and neglected children and much more. These partner agencies are on the front lines each day providing the direct services needed to positively shape the community.

Education

Education encompasses learning from birth, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive milestones, exposure to caring adults willing to mentor and teach, the opportunity to learn life skills which will impact future academic, employment and social opportunities.  

Our goal is for children to reach developmental milestones, achieve academic success and develop strong life skills which will impact future academic, employment and social opportunities. 

Aransas Pass for Youth - 5069
130 W. Goodnight Ave., Aransas Pass TX 78336
(361) 758-2750
Funded Program: Summer Program
Program Description: Summer program that builds self-esteem and focuses on reducing juvenile delinquency and crime.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas - 5086
1621 N. Mesquite, Unit C, Corpus Christi, TX  78401
(361) 888-8500 (Ph.);  (361) 888-8502 (Fax)
Funded Program: Mentoring
Program Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas' mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. 

Boy Scouts of America South Texas Council - 5012
700 Everhart Terrace Bldg. A, Corpus Christi TX 78411
(361) 814-4300 - (800) 299-2267
Funded Program: Youth Development
Program Description: Character development through neighborhood family-centered programs for boys ages 6 to 20 and girls ages 14 to 20.

Boys & Girls Club of Alice - 5013
3001 Old Kingsville Road, Alice TX 78332
(361) 664-0061 - (361) 664-2282
Funded Program: Youth Development
Program Description: Guidance, recreation and leadership training for boys and girls ages 6 to 18.

Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas - 5030
711 N. Carancahua Street, Corpus Christi TX 78404
(361) 883-3611
Funded Program: Outreach
Program Description: Programs for girls ages 4 to 17 for basic decision making, self-enrichment and interpersonal relationships.

Greenwood-Molina Children's Center - 5032
954 National Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78416
(361) 854-2251
Funded Program: Child Care
Program Description: Day care, night care, after-school and summer school age program for children ages 12 months through 12 years.

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc. - 5010
900 Kinney Ave., Corpus Christi TX 78401
(361) 882-7326
Funded Program: Child Care
Program Description: Quality early child development programs for children birth to 12.

Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi - 5036
614 Horne Rd., Corpus Christi TX 78416
(361) 853-8881
Funded Program:  Child Care (5046) and Youth Development (5083)
Program Description: Affordable child care at four centers: Molina, Elgin Park, Gollihar and Marguerite. Sports programs, drug-free programs and summer camping for school-age youth.

South Texas Youth Development Council - 5051
609 W. Yoakum, Kingsville TX 78363
(361) 592-3804
Program Funded:  Educational Enrichment Program
Program Description: After-school and summer educational enrichmant program for youth in grades k-12 residing in public housing developments and economically depressed neighborhoods.

Wesley Community Center - 5055
414 Matiana Ortiz Blvd., Robstown TX 78380
(361) 387-1451
4015 MacArthur, Corpus Christi TX 78416
(361) 880-8300
Program Funded:  Child Care
Program Description:  Affordable, early childhood program and after-school care with locations in Corpus Christi and Robstown.

YMCA of the Coastal Bend - 5057
417 S. Upper Broadway, Corpus Christi TX 78401
(361) 882-1741
Program Funded: Afterschool Care and Youth Outreach
Program Description: Youth sports; after-school youth recreation; youth and family wellness.

YWCA of Corpus Christi - 5058
4601 Corona Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78411
(361) 857-5661
Programs Funded:  Child Care(5082) and YW-Teens (5062)
Program Descriptions:  Quality child care for ages 2 weeks to 6 years, extended hours and Saturdays. YW Teens groups assist 4th and 5th grade girls to develop healthy lifestyles in order to achieve their full potential as productive, self-sufficient adults.

Income
Income includes the required stability in one’s life to achieve sustained employment and the opportunity to gain skills required to obtain and keep employment.

We are striving for individuals and families to be able to meet basic financial needs, increase their employability, and gain and grow assets leading to financial independence. 

American Red Cross, Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter - 5085
1721 S. Brownlee Blvd., P.O. Box 3429, Corpus Christi TX 78463 (361) 887-9991 - (800) 656-9991
Funded Program: Emergency Response
Program Description:  Emergency assistance for disaster-caused needs and community disaster education.

Bee County Adult Literacy Council - 5066
309 N. Jackson St. #5, Beeville TX 78102
(361) 358-9586
Program Funded:  Adult Literacy
Program Description: Works to identify, develop and coordinate effective programs to combat illiteracy.

Catholic Charities - 5019
1322 Comanche, Corpus Christi TX 78401
(361) 884-0651
Funded Program:  Emergency Aid
Program Description:  Emergency help with food, rent, utilities and deposits.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of South Texas - 5023
1706 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78416
(361) 854-4357 - (800) 333-4357
Funded Program: Consumer Education and Services
Program Description: Budget and credit counseling; debt repayment plans; consumer education.

Corpus Christi Literacy Council - 5068
4044 Greenwood, Corpus Christi TX 78416
(361) 857-5896
Funded Program: Adult Literacy
Program Description: Identify, promote and coordinate effective programs to measurably reduce adult illiteracy.

Corpus Christi Metro Ministries - 5027
1919 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi TX 78408
(361) 887-0151
Programs Funded: Residential Rehabilitation (5072) and Food & Employment Assistance (5084)
Program Description:  Free cafeteria daily; transitional and emergency shelter; job matching, clothing, information and referral.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas - 5031
2961 S. Port Ave., Corpus Christi TX 78405
(361) 884-4068
Funded Program: Employment Services Program
Program Description:  Employment and training services for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

Kleberg County Adult Literacy Council - 5067
220 N. 4th, Kingsville TX 78363
(361) 595-1010
Funded Program: Adult Literacy
Program Description: Seeks out and serves adults 17 and older lacking basic literacy skills necessary to perform everyday tasks.

Live Oak Child Welfare Board - 5011
P. O. Box 353, George West, TX 78022
(361) 786-3178
Funded Program: Basic Needs
Program Description:  Promotes higher self esteem in at risk children of our community by providing for emotional and physical needs.

Salvation Army Corpus Christi - 5038
513 Josephine, Corpus Christi TX 78401
1507 Mestina, Corpus Christi TX 78401
(361) 884-9497
Funded Program: Shelter Program
Program Description:  Crisis counseling; advocacy; information and referral; emergency shelters; food for those in need.

San Patricio County Adult Literacy Council - 5064
313 N. Rachel St. #201, Sinton TX 78387
(361) 364-2310
Funded Program:  Adult Literacy
Program Description:  Focuses on reducing the illiteracy rate in San Patricio County.
 

Health

Health includes access to health services and information to promote healthy lifestyles, ensure safety from violence, reduce substance abuse and provide access to basic health care.

Our goal is to provide a framework of information, education and services to promote a healthy lifestyle for all citizens. 

Aid to Disabled Children - 5002
928 W. Avenue H, Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 584-3591 - (361) 592-3809 after 5.p.m.
Funded Program:  Assistance for physically handicapped children
Program Description:  Financial assistance to families of physically handicapped children in the Jim Wells, Nueces and Kleberg County area.

American Red Cross, Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter - 5006
1721 S. Brownlee Blvd., P.O. Box 3429, Corpus Christi TX 78463 (361) 887-9991 - (800) 656-9991
Funded Program:  Community Training and Safety (5007)
Program Description:  Health and safety training including CPR, first aid and water safety.

Amistad Community Health Center - 5079
1533 S. Brownlee Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 884-2242
Funded Program:  Pediatric Program
Program Description:  Provide affordable, quality primary care services for uninsured and underinsured children.

Boys & Girls Club of Beeville - 5014
801 W. Corpus Christi St., Beeville TX 78104
(361) 358-6520 - Cape Hart Unit (361) 358-7223
Funded Program:  Youth Development
Program Description: Guidance, recreation and leadership training for boys and girls ages 6 to 18.

Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi - 5015
3902 Greenwood Drive, Corpus Christi TX 78416
(361) 853-2505 - Robstown Branch (361) 387-2983
Funded Program: After-School and Summer Youth Development
Program Description: Youth development programs for all members ages 6 to 18, after school and during the summer.

Boys & Girls Club of Live Oak County - 5009
P.O. Box 542, George West TX 78022
(361) 449-8862
 Funded Program:  Youth Development
Program Description: Guidance, recreation and leadership training for boys and girls ages 6 to 18.

Charlie's Place - 5020
24 N. Country Club Place, Corpus Christi TX 78407
(361) 882-9302
Funded Programs: Family Program
Program Description: Provides educational/support group services to families of resident clients to strengthen family relationships.

Corpus Christi Metro Ministries - 5027
1919 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi TX 78408
(361) 887-0151
Funded Program:  Gabbard Health Services (5077)
Program Description: Free primary healthcare for the homeless

The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse-Coastal Bend - 5021
1801 S. Alameda, Suite 150, Corpus Christi TX 78404
(361) 854-9199 - (800) 364-3976
Funded Program:  Project Towards No Drug Abuse
Program Description: Provides educational programming about drugs and alcohol to middle and high-school students. 

Driscoll Children's Hospital - 5001
3511 S. Alameda, Corpus Christi Tx 78411
(361) 694-4380 - (800) DCH-LOVE -(800) 324-5683 
Funded Program:
Program Description:

Family Counseling Service - 5029
3833 S. Staples Suite 34, Corpus Christi TX 78411
(361) 852-9665 - Kleberg County (361) 592-6058
Funded Programs: Crime Victims Services (5081) and Child, Individual and Family Therapy Program (5028)
Program Descriptions:  Professional counseling, educational services for children, couples, families, individuals. Workplace trauma counseling. Crime victim services.

Mission of Mercy - 5080
719 S. Shoreline, Suite 103, P.O. Box 8341, Corpus Christi TX 78468-8341
(361) 883-5500
Funded Program: Healthcare for Uninsured
Program Description: Free healthcare, free dental care and free prescription medications to the uninsured and underinsured.

OATH- Open Arms Thankful Hearts- 5035
405 N. Adams, Beeville TX 78102
361) 358-7004
Program Funded:  Prescription Medication Assistance
Program Description:  Accesses "free" medications for the indigent, uninsured, underinsured directly from pharmaceutical companies.

Palmer Drug Abuse Program - 5078
3104 S. Alameda St., Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 887-8900
Funded Program: Youth Group
Program Description: Provide substance abuse services to youths ages 12-17.

Women's Shelter of South Texas - 5056
P.O. Box 3368, Corpus Christi TX 78463
(361) 881-8888 - (800) 580-HURT - (800) 580-4878 - Administrative Offices (361) 884-2900
Alice (361) 664-8598 - Beeville (361) 362-1187 - Kingsville (361) 516-0288 - Sinton (361) 364-0661
Program Funded: Shelter and Supportive Services
Program Description:  24-hour safe shelter, counseling, legal advocacy and community resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

YWCA of Corpus Christi - 5058
4601 Corona Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78411
(361) 857-5661
Program Funded:  Thereapueutic Recreation (5063)
Program Description: Therapeutic recreation and fitness, for seniors and people with health challenges.