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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 1248</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ALEXANDRIA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22313</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>132923701</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501C3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8500</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>BASIC NEEDS</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <Total501c3OrgCnt>13</Total501c3OrgCnt>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>FLOOD DIRECT BENEFIT</GrantTypeTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>203852</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>REPAIR SERVICES</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>FLOOD REPAIRS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>185673</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>REPAIR SERVICES</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
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      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>MILLTOWN RECOVERY</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>335</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>1032898</CashGrantAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OVERSIGHT OF ORGANIZATION, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING, PHYSICAL LABOR, AND OFFICE TASKS. TOTAL HOURS WORKED BY ALL VOLUNTEERS APPROXIMATELY 3,110.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE UNITED WAY OF HAYWOOD COUNTY WORKED WITH MOUNTAIN PROJECTS, INC. TO PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE PACTIVE-EVERGREEN CLOSURE. A GRANT FROM DOGWOOD HEALTH TRUST AND ONE FROM HAYWOOD HEALTH FOUNDATION MADE THIS POSSIBLE. EMPLOYEES OF THE PAPER MILL WERE NOTIFIED IN MARCH THAT THEIR JOBS WERE TERMINATED AND THAT MEDICAL INSURANCE WOULD BE ELIMINATED. SOME EMPLOYEES HAD MET THEIR DEDUCTIBLES ALREADY AND IT MADE SENSE FOR THEM TO STAY WITH COBRA. MANY WERE ABLE TO TRANSITION TO ANOTHER PLAN THAT WAS MUCH MORE ECONOMICAL. WITHOUT THE HELP OF UNITED WAY AND MOUNTAIN PROJECTS MOST OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD HAVE BEEN UNINSURED. SOME WERE ABLE TO GO ON THEIR SPOUSES' PLAN. SOME GOT JOBS RIGHT AWAY AND DIDN'T NEED OUR HELP. SOME DISPLACED EMPLOYEES NEEDED ASSISTANCE WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, CAR PAYMENTS, RENT, ETC. WE WERE ABLE TO HELP WITH THIS AS WELL. 335 FAMILIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE INSURANCE PLAN.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING - THE ANNUAL DAY OF CARING FOR SPECIFIC COMMUNITY WIDE PROJECTS AS WELL AS OTHER GENERAL SERVICES PERFORMED IN THE COMMUNITY. DAY OF CARING BEGAN IN 1997 WITH 15 PROJECTS AND 75 VOLUNTEERS, AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO 30 PROJECTS AND APPROXIMATELY 325 VOLUNTEERS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE HOME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS PAINTING, YARD WORK, AND BUILDING ACCESS RAMPS. THE MISSION OF THE DAY OF CARING IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS BY IMPROVING SAFETY AND LIVING CONDITIONS IN THEIR HOME. - DAY OF CARING DETAILS - IN APRIL, WE ASK AGENCIES SUCH AS THE HAYWOOD COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND MOUNTAIN PROJECTS TO NAME PEOPLE WHO MIGHT BENEFIT FROM A DAY OF CARING PROJECT. THE AGENCIES DETERMINE IF THERE IS TRUE FINANCIAL NEED. THE ORGANIZATION ASKS LOCAL COMPANIES TO LOAN EMPLOYEES FOR THE DAY TO COMPLETE THESE PROJECTS. IT IS A GOOD TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE FOR EMPLOYEES TO SPEND A DAY OUTSIDE THE NORMAL WORK ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WILL MATCH THE VOLUNTEERS WITH PROJECTS BASED ON THEIR SKILL LEVEL. THE LEADER OF THE TEAM GOES OUT TO THE PROJECT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE DAY OF CARING AND MAKES A MATERIALS LIST. THIS LIST IS GIVEN TO VOLUNTEERS WHO GATHER THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOB. SOME MATERIALS ARE DONATED. FUNDS FOR DAY OF CARING ARE BUDGETED ALONG WITH OTHER AGENCY SUPPORT. TODAY, WE HAVE 30 PROJECTS AROUND HAYWOOD COUNTY DONE BY APPROXIMATELY 325 VOLUNTEERS. SOME OF THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE PROVIDING FIREWOOD TO INDIVIDUALS, PRESSURE WASHING, PAINTING, KOOLSEALING AND UNDERPINNING. WE ARE DOING SOME SIMPLE PLUMBING, A LOT OF CLEANING AND YARD WORK, BUILDING ACCESS RAMPS AND REPACKAGING PRODUCTS FOR MANNA FOOD BANK. DAY OF CARING IS AN EXCITING DAY</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS: (1) CONTRIBUTING AND (2) AGENCY. ALL INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS DURING THE PERIOD STARTING WITH THE RECEIPT OF THEIR CONTRIBUTION AND ENDING WITH THE DATE SUCH CONTRIBUTION HAS BEEN TOTALLY DISBURSED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AGENCY MEMBERS. AGENCY MEMBERS ARE AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING OPERATING FUNDS FROM THE ORGANIZATION. THESE AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENGAGED IN HEALTH, WELFARE, CHARITABLE, RECREATIONAL, AND CHARACTER BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. AGENCY MEMBERS ARE ELECTED IN A MANNER PROVIDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. AGENCY MEMBERS MAY ATTEND BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS BUT HAVE NO VOTING PRIVILEDGES.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER AND REVIEWED AT A SCHEDULED MEETING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WHEN AN AFFILIATION IS DISCLOSED, SELECTION TO PARTICIPATE ON THE AFFILIATED FUNDING PANEL IS AVOIDED. BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYESS MUST SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY, WHICH DETAILS ENFORCEMENT METHODS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL EMPLOYEE SALARIES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE SET IN COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS SET BY UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, AND ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UNCOLLECTABLE PLEDGES -18,954</ExplanationTxt>
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