United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties

United Way had the following impact on Douglas and Pope Counties in 2022-2023.-provide supplemental food to kids over the weekends in Douglas & Pope Counties through the backpack attack program. 457 children per week during the school year are served.-provide supplemental food to Douglas & Pope county residents on a monthly basis through our food drop. 2,690 households were served.-to provide temporary shelter and meals to those who need it over the winter months through the hope haven program.-provided 345 backpacks with school supplies to students for the school year through the stuff the bus program.-individuals and businesses sponsor children to buy them presents during the holidays through our holiday gift program. Donations also came in to buy gifts. 866 children were sponsored this year.-over 300+ 8th grade students go out into the community and help residents with yard work in the spring.-provide resources to individuals that allow them to secure employment through our equipped to work program. 40 individuals served this year.-warm winter wear is provided to families and individuals that need it in the cold months. 219 households with 710 individuals were served.-licensed teachers and an intern provide 90 minutes of learning at each of the 10 area parks weekly for 10 weeks of the summer. This is free programming for families with children ages 3-10 years old. Teachers read books, do crafts, play games and activities, provide a snack and children get to take home a book at the end of every session. 1,268 children attended last summer.