Greater Douglas United Way – Give. Advocate. Volunteer.

Committed to making Douglas County a better place to live, work, and play.

We are the process of engaging diverse stakeholders, including residents and others, in sustained, collaborative, strategic efforts to strengthen and improve conditions in identified areas. It is built upon the following principles:

Building on the strengths of local individuals, associations, and organizations
Focusing on specific actions and measurable results to improve community life
Promoting relationships and participation by people of all races, ages, and cultures.
Ensuring local decision-making and ownership
Drawing upon the resources of the larger community
Bridging all sectors to develop healthy children, families, and communities
Sharing experience and knowledge to promote continuous community learning.

24: Supporting and Assisting Our 24 Local, Non-Profit Member Agencies 24

200+: Also Supporting over 100 other Local Non-Profit 200+

69: Years Serving Douglas County…proudly serving our community since 1954 69

4,000+: Donors Supporting GDUW Annually 4500+

Some of the success stories

Fish Pantry
I was collecting groceries outside of Sherm's on one of our food drives for the Fish Pantry . Earlier in the day I had passed a slip to kind of a tough looking gentleman, unshaven and wearing dirty clothes. I presumed that we would not get anything from him when he came out. He came out, paused, looked at our display and commented, "Oh darn, I meant to get something for you." He then reached in his pocketand pulled out 3 dollars and said. That is all the money I have but I want to give it to the Fish Pantry because they were there for me when I really needed it. Keep up the great work. What a testimonial to the difference that the Fish Pantry makes in people's lives!!!
Adapt’s Prevention & Education Program

Riddle Elementary school’s 5th and 6th grade Team Power Prevention Leadership Team worked on projects this week that highlighted gifts that they could give that doesn’t cost money and aren’t physical objects. On paper hands they listed items such as hugs, kindness, helpfulness, and sharing. The hands were then shaped together by the students to form a tree. One student had the brilliant idea of making all the hands face upwards to remind people to reach for the stars in regard to their dreams. The students also worked together to create handmade and heart felt gifts that they could share with others.