Mission Statement:
Addressing human service needs by mobilizing community resources and building partnerships.
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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 $1,675,000 in 2010, and currently helps to support 29 Community Partners.
Today, The United Way of Douglas County’s Center for Human Services provides a campus-like atmosphere for the 20 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 20 nonprofit organizations currently occupy the center for human services:
- American Red Cross
- The Arc of Douglas County
- Association of Therapy and Resource Centers
- Douglas County AIDS Project
- Douglas County Senior Services
- Dg Cty Sheriff's Office Reentry Program
- 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
- Rosewood Support Services
- Self-Advocates Coalition of Kansas
- Tenants to Homeowners
- United Way of Douglas County
- United Way's Roger Hill Volunteer Center
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 see current information and Legal Notice.
Contact United Way Staff
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2011 Board of Directors
Officers
Peter Luckey, President
Amy Kelly, President Elect
Tom Christie, Past President
Bryan Culver, Treasurer
Jane Buxton, 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.
2007 - 2011
- Tom Christie, Retired, USD 497
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
2009 - 2013
- Bev Smith Billings, Alvamar Development Corporation
Becki Dick, Community Volunteer, Baldwin City
Diane Douglas, KU Athletics
Kim Gouge, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
2010 - 2014
- Peggy Johnson, Ameriprise
- Bryan Culver, Peoples Bank
- Amy Kelly, US Department of Justice
- Beth Stella, Community Volunteer, Lawrence
2010 - 2012
2011 - 2015
- John Conard, ICL Performance Products
- Marlesa Roney, Student Success, University of Kansas
- Sgt. Branson Star, Lawrence Police Department
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