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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Coat Drive and Distribution

Are you in need of a coat or cold weather gear? Or do you have a winter coat and cold weather accessories that you would like to donate? Learn more about our Coat Drive.

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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.
Trap Shooting Tournament

Check out the results of our 6th Annual Trap Shooting Tournament!

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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

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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