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Outside Agency Descriptions -continued 8 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina $10,000 • Planned Parenthood of Orange and Durham Counties provides comprehensive reproductive health care services along with educational programs that enhance understanding of human sexuality. Project TurnAround $35,000 Project TurnAround (PTA) is a court diversionary program for first-time non-violent drug offenders. Program participants receive twelve months intensive supervision, during which time they are required to pay program fees and to be employed or in school, support themselves and any dependents, participate in drug counseling, have no further criminal charges and be drug free. At successful completion of the program, the court charges are dismissed. Rape Crisis Center $25,000 The Orange County Rape Crisis Center works to stop sexual. violence and its impact through support, education,. and advocacy. It does this through operation of 24-hour services, support groups, and community education throughout the county. Senior Gare of Orange County $42,000 Senior Care of Orange County was created to provide a safe and enriching environment while offering social and health services to frail, disabled, and isolated older adults. The program provides respite and education for family members and caregivers with the primary goal of preventing or delaying the institutionalization of participants. • The Arc of Orange County $3,000 The Arc of Orange County works with and for people who either have or are at risk for developmental disabilities to promote full participation in all areas of life in our community. The ArtsCenter $3,000 The Arts Center links art, artists and audiences in Orange County through programs, events and classes designed in response to community needs and interests. The co-existence of visual, performing and literary arts in one accessible facility encourages multi-disciplinary collaborations and provides wide-ranging experiences for professionals, amateurs and non- artists of all ages to learn about and participate in visual and performing arts. The Women's Center $38,000 The Women's Center offers information, education, referral and support services for women. These services include coordinating legal information, referrals to therapists, providing workshops and support groups, hosting the state's largest juried art show for women artists, as well as providing direct supportive services such as information and referral to area resources, consumer credit arid basic budget counseling, career counseling, and a pregnancy and violence prevention program for at-risk adolescents and their families.