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Junction
City – Geary County A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AIDS For HIV/AIDS victims and/or family members.
Provides facilities for operations of aircraft to include commercial, commuter, charter, and air cargo flights connecting to various cities in the United States. AIRLINE:
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Member: Carole The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problem. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through it’s own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship. Everything that is said here, in the group meeting and member-to-member must be held in confidence.
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The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a volunteer radio communications service available to federal, state, county and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations. ARES is make up of more than 25,000 Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) nationwide who have voluntarily registered their services and formed an organized pool of operators to provide reliable primary or secondary communication links for governmental and/or non-profit organizations when needed. FEE: None
For more than a century, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has promoted education and equality for women and girls. In communities across the country, 135,000 AAUW members work everyday to help women meet the demands of our increasingly complex society. Monthly programs are presented locally on a variety of informative and entertaining topics. The organization also offers grants and fellowships for continuing education and research for branch associations and individual members. FEE: $42.00
annually ( includes national, state and local dues) AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY National Office Provides information and counseling services to any cancer patient and/or his/her family. Provides sickroom equipment, and transportation for outpatient visits for those in need of these services. Provides educational material on request. Sponsors annual Notes to Neighbors to solicit funds for cancer research. Contributions accepted.
Junction City
Chapter Stimulates research; sponsors and assists programs emphasizing discovery, prevention and proper treatment of diabetes; organizes annual fund raising activities; and disseminates information concerning diabetes. Provides information and referral service and professional and public education programs. Speakers available on request. FEE: Most information and services are free. The monthly Diabetes Forecast magazine is $2.00 per month, but is complimentary when you join the Association for $24.00 annually.
Provides heart-related educational programs for health professionals and the public, including speakers, films, videotapes and displays. Community services include blood pressure screenings, CPR training, cardiac rehabilitation, stroke, health education for the young, nutrition and smoking cessation programs. Funds research on cardiovascular diseases and stroke. FEE: None
American Legion
Auxiliary National Headquarters A lady’s organization that is affiliated with an American Legion Post. Provides assistance to any individual who has served in the Armed Forces and their family members in a non-recurring distress situation. Sponsors youth group activities and Girl’s State. Donation given to annual scholarship programs that can be awarded to a high school and/or college level student. Parents must be members. Has a strong volunteer program that encourages member involvement in community programs. Donates to National & Local Organizations such as Heart Fund, Cancer Fund, etc. in memory of deceased members. FEE: Annual membership dues.
National Office A male fellowship organization that provides assistance and information to anyone who has served in the Armed Forces and their family members. Supports community youth activities and encourages members to volunteer in community action. Donations are given annually to scholarship programs. FEE: Annual membership dues.
Provides counseling information and educational materials concerning lung diseases (asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, etc.) and their major causes (air pollution and smoking). HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
The mission of the American Red Cross is to improve the quality of human life, to enhance self-reliance and concern for others. To help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. It does this through services governed and directed by volunteers. Services provided include: utility assistance, emergency needs and rehabilitation assistance to disaster victims, serves as an independent medium of voluntary relief and communications between American people and their Armed Forces, provides a volunteer blood service, and conducts community courses in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety and Life guarding. American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money of the American people. FEE: Materials/test
books.
A temporary shelter for stray cats and dogs where they are housed and fed for 5 days before being placed for adoption. Center will try to notify owners if pet has proper identification (pet license). To adopt a pet the Animal Control Center takes an adoption fee and neuter surgery deposit per pet. Owners are charged impound fine and per day charges by the City. City licenses are rabies vaccinations are also required for animals over 6 months of age.
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and Assistance 800-432-2703 The Area Agency plans, provides and coordinates services for older Kansans in partnership with local organizations. The Agency’s programs and services are focused on enhancing dignity and independence of older Kansans. Community education and training programs for a variety of groups are sponsored. The Agency provides assessment and case management services to help older Kansans remain in their homes for as long as possible. Contracts are awarded to incorporated agencies or units of local government to provide direct services such as transportation, home health, homemaker, chore service, senior centers, and legal services within communities. Services administered directly by the AAA are: Information and assistance, case management, friendship meals (meals served at local senior dining centers and home-delivered meals), home repair and rural housing vouchers. FEE: None
ACS is the central facility for assistance, information and referral for all military personnel and their family members. Someone is always available with whom problems can be discussed confidentially. Family members need not be accompanied by their sponsor. Volunteers are always welcome. INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL: EXCEPTIONAL
FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM ( EFMP): FINANCIAL SERVICES: FAMILY MEMBER
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FMEAP): INTERNATIONAL
WIVES: LENDING CLOSET: RELOCATION SERVICES: HOURS: 9:00
a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed.
AER is a non-profit organization with the sole mission of helping Army personnel and their family members in time of valid emergency travel expenses and for essentials to prevent privation (rent, food, utilities). Assistance is available in the form of interest free loans or grants.
Harold Wilson – Secretary A private, non-profit,
educational organization designed to promote a professional Army
and to support military related issues that relate to national security.
Act as liaison between the communities of Junction City and Fort
Riley to provide information on military life to the civilian population.
A non-profit radio reading service for the blind and physically disabled, broadcasting through pre-tuned closed circuit radios into the homes of the listeners. Including newspaper readings, magazines, best selling books and special interest items. Radios are free to eligible Kansas residents, but in the Junction City area available only with hook ups to cable television. FEE: None to
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