Mission Statement:
Addressing human service needs by mobilizing community resources and building partnerships.
Online E-Newsletters
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Local United Way History
The Community Chest was established in 1941 by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce as the first organized group fundraising effort of Lawrence residents. The purpose then, as it still is today, was to meet the various social needs through the provision of human services. The initial fundraising effort produced $9000.
During the early 1950's, the name was changed to the Lawrence United Fund, the number of member agencies grew to eleven, and the fundraising goal was $46,000.
In December of 1986, the name was changed to the United Way of Douglas County, in order to reflect the growing population being served by the member agencies. The United Way of Douglas County raised $1,750,000 in 2008, and currently helps to support 24 member agencies.
Today, The United Way of Douglas County’s Center for Human Services provides a campus-like atmosphere for the 21 nonprofit organizations that occupy its low-cost offices. The organizations thrive by being able to share resources, office equipment, conference rooms, storage space, and information, and it is through this kind of collaboration that the United Way of Douglas County takes another step towards strengthening local human services.
The following 21 nonprofit organizations currently occupy the center for human services:
- American Red Cross
- Among Friends Giving Library
- Association of Therapy and Resource Centers
- Douglas County AIDS Project
- Douglas County Senior Services
- East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)
- GaDuGi SafeCenter
- Girl Scouts of Kaw Valley
- Housing & Credit Counseling
- Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
- Kaw Valley Soccer Association
- Museum of Christian History
- Northeast Kansas Youth
- Roger Hill Volunteer Center
- Self-Advocates Coalition of Kansas
- Success By 6 Coalition
- Tenants to Homeowners
- The Arc
- United Way of Douglas County
Financial Accountability
To view a copy of our most recent Annual Report, please click here.
To view a copy of our most recent Audit, please click here.
For historical financial information, please visit our profile at guidestar.com. Our most recent 990s are available here.
The United Way of Douglas County's Tax Identification Number (also known as TIN or FIN/Federal Identification number) is 48-0796320.
Bylaws
Click here to find our 2009 bylaws.
Contact United Way Staff
Click here to find a list of contact information.
2009 Board of Directors
Officers
Charles Warner, President
Tom Christie, President Elect
Vicki Wilkerson, Past President
Tom Koenig, Treasurer
Pat Roach Smith, Secretary
United Way Board members generally serve a 4 year term beginning in April of their first year. Their duties include attending monthly board meetings, committee activities, and participating in the annual allocation process.
2006 - 2010
Terry Campbell, Barber Emerson
Doug Dawson, Corner Bank
Becky Gibson, Community Volunteer
John Poertner, Retired, KU
Charles Warner, U.S. Bank
Vicki Wilkerson, Retired, Hallmark Cards Inc.
2007 - 2011
Tom Christie, Retired, USD 497
Judy Wright, Kansas University Endowment Association
2008 - 2011
Karen Lane Christilles, Lied Center
2008 - 2012
Jane Buxton, USD 497
Tom Koenig, Central National Bank
Peter Luckey, Plymouth Congregational Church
Patricia Roach Smith, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
2008 - 2010
Josh Bender, KU Student
2009 - 2013
Bev Smith Billings, Alvamar Development Corporation
Becki Dick, Community Volunteer, Baldwin City
Diane Douglas, KU Athletics
Kim Gouge, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
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