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............... <br /> Outside Agency Descrl,�tions continued <br /> 14. communities in Schools of orange County <br /> Communities in Schools of Orange county (CISOC) is a "stay-in-school program that <br /> coordinates human services delivery to middle school and high school youth and their families. <br /> The goal of the agency is to offer students successful learning environments and encourage <br /> them to stay in school and prepare for life. <br /> 15. Cornucopia House <br /> Cornucopia House provides a nurturing environment where patients, families and others can <br /> gather to share and receive support, resources and education to cope with cancer. Services at <br /> Cornucopia House are provided to anyone touched by cancer at any stage of diagnosis, <br /> treatment, recovery, remission or recurrence. <br /> 18-. Disahiiity Awareness Council <br /> The Orange County Disability Awareness Council offers educational and advocacy projects to <br /> promote opportunities for persons with disabilities to work and live in an environment free of <br /> architectural, attitudinal, economic, structural, and societal barriers. <br /> 17. Dispute Settlement Center <br /> This agency promotes and brings about peaceful settlement of disputes and prevents the <br /> escalation of conflict through mediation, facilitation, conciliation, and training. <br /> 18. Duke HomeCare and Hospice <br /> This grant will serve the terminally ill and their families in Orange County. The Hospice provides <br /> medical, psychosocial, spiritual and bereavement care for the terminally ill and their loved ones. <br /> 19. El Centro Latino <br /> El Centro Latino offers services to meet the needs of the Latino community in a culturally <br /> appropriate and pro-active manner. These include, overcoming language and transportation <br /> barriers, isolation, legal issue's, educational issues, access to services and assistance to <br /> individuals who are not eligible for social services. <br /> 20. El Futuro <br /> El Futuro addresses the behavioral health needs of North Carolina's Latino community by <br /> promoting behavioral- health awareness, enhancing existing services, and developing a model <br /> clinic. <br /> 21. EmPOWERment, Inc. <br /> The mission of EmPOWERment, Inc. is to emPOWER people and communities to control their <br /> own destinies through affordable housing, advocacy, community organizing and grassroots <br /> economic development <br /> 22. Eyes Ears Nose and Paws <br /> Eyes Ears Nose and Paws is a nonprofit organization that trains and places assistance dogs. <br /> Our programs create a healthier community by increasing independence for individuals with <br /> disabling medical conditions, improving opportunities for individual control over medical care, <br /> and encouraging therapeutic interventions that improve physical and mental health. <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> 29-6 <br />