United Way of Douglas County's Focus Areas Provide Positive Results in our Community:

Building Successful Families, Children, and Youth

Fostering Self-Sufficiency

Creating a Healthier Community

2008 Campaign Dates

September 17 - November 14

Click here to view the 2008 Campaign Video

 

How United Way Impacts Douglas County

  • Funds a wide range of agencies to better serve the community
  • Carefully evaluates needs and services so that charitable dollars are used effectively
  • Supports collaborative projects so that new initiatives like Skill Builders are created
  • Manages the Volunteer Center so that volunteerism increases
  • Operates the Human Service Center so that agencies operate more efficiently
  • Implements the Fairy Godmother Fund so that women in crisis are assisted

 

 

To view a copy of our most recent Annual Report,

please click here.

 

 

 

Photos courtesy of the Lawrence Journal World and the United Way