United We Fight United We Win
The campus campaign benefiting the United Way of Douglas County is a long-standing tradition. Jayhawks coming together to assist our local community with volunteer hours and monetary resources.
Introducing a Community Event
Financial Impact
Give United - Live United
2021 United Way Campus Campaign Chair, Marianne Reed, and Big jay want everyone to donate! Text RockChalk to 44321
A message from Interim CEO Peggy Johnson -
The United Way of Douglas County stands shoulder to shoulder with the students, staff, and faculty of KU in our fight against poverty and racial inequity. Our goal to ensure all people in the County can access the goods and services they need to succeed and reach their full potential. We are quick to acknowledge the substantial positive impact of KU students, staff, and faculty through their advocacy, volunteerism, and financial contributions.
As we transition from COVID "emergency" to "recovery," the United Way is there to help. We sponsor over 15 local organizations that provide food, including keeping the KU Campus Cupboard well-stocked, rent, utility assistance, shelter, and early care and education. In addition, our Mini-Grants sustain small-scale project ideas that promote racial equity, food security, and safe housing.
United Way direct services are provided through our Volunteer Center and including Americorps and Housing and Human Services Resource Navigation. We link community and student volunteers with meaningful community projects. Recently we linked the KU football team to projects that benefited Seniors citizens and the Meals on Wheels program. We also collaborate with KU's Center for Community Outreach and the Students United forum. We were exceptionally proud to have received KU's "Community Partner Award for Excellence in Campus Collaboration" in 2020.
The United Way responds directly to the challenges that our community faces. In 2021 we are a lean organization pouring our resources into the needs of the community and not administrative expenses.
We urge you to support our work and, in turn, let our work support you and your neighbors.