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    • Farm to Fork (on hiatus)
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  • About Us
  • Signature Programs
    • Alive & Well
    • Community Navigators
    • AmeriCorps
    • Dental Benefit Program
    • Brainfood
    • Student United Way
    • Farm to Fork (on hiatus)
  • Uniting Our Community
    • Equity Coalition
    • Community Impact Committee
    • Anti-Poverty Coalition
    • Human Services Coalition
    • Indigenous Community Center
    • Resource Library
    • Video Production Kit
  • Ways to Give
    • Workplace Campaign
      • Payroll Deduction Online
    • Caring Club Discounts
    • Leadership Giving
    • Planned Giving
  • Volunteer Engagement
    • MLK DAY OF SERVICE 2021
    • Group Volunteer Projects
    • Roger Hill Volunteer Center
    • Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year Award
    • volunteer managers group
  • What We Fight For
    • Racial Equity
    • Community Partners
    • Basic Needs Mini Grants
    • Information for Partner Agencies
      • Grant Opportunities
      • Mengel Swim Pass Application
  • Find Help
    • FREE face masks
    • Basic Needs
    • LRA Hospitality Workers Relief Fund
    • Coronavirus Response Hub
    • Douglas County Food Resources
    • Community Mental Health Resources
    • SNAP
    • 2-1-1
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cloth face masks distributed

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bags of local produce for hungry families

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free books for area youth

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR

Our focus is on education, health, and financial stability—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

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Quality and affordable access to education from cradle to career

A path for financial stability and empowerment for every person

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Equitable access to quality health care and food

FEATURED

The 2020 Workplace Campaign
The Workplace Campaign is the most powerful tool we have for supporting local nonprofits. 
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FEATURED

AARP Community Challenge Grant
Thanks to this grant we're helping to install new bus stop infrastructure throughout Lawrence.
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FEATURED

AmeriCorps
Through our AmeriCorps grant we've placed 12 members at nonprofits throughout Douglas County to increase capacity.
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