Homeless to Hopeful

Learn more about our new program. Homeless to Hopeful provides shelter to those experiencing homelessness through local church partners and supportive services/connections to local nonprofits who can help.

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Looking for a referral? Call 211.

Every day, people contact 211 to access free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, employment services, veteran services and childcare and family services.
Our Story

This year our theme is focused on telling stories. Stories from our team, those we have served, volunteers, donors and grant recipients. Connecting you with the many ways you can help create change in our community when you partner with United Way.

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Health, Education and Financial Stability for Everyone.

We are making a difference in Douglas and Pope Counties by investing in health, education and financial stability.

United Way Programs
Chili Cook-off 2022 - POSTPONED

United Way Chili Cook Off Update: We are very sad to announce the postponement of our chili cook off. BUT….. Hang on to those Storybook decorations and ideas! We will carry our Children’s Storybook theme forward to our new date and are so excited to turn the page to a new chapter in October!

Our Credo

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.

Our Work Locally

We work to create change by providing grants and offering programs that impact health, education and financial stability. Last year we made 26,000+ touchpoints locally through our programs and programs we invest in! We fundraise through events and workplace campaigns to be able to support our mission and in turn our community.

Volunteer

Looking for volunteer opportunities? Find ways to serve through United Way and other local non-profit organizations in Douglas and Pope Counties.
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