$683K in expenses

United way had the following impact on douglas and pope counties in 2024-2025.-provide supplemental food to kids over the weekends in douglas & pope counties through the backpack attack program. 662 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. 2,154 households were served.-provided 328 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. 941 children were sponsored this year.-over 340 8th grade students went out into the community to help residents with yard work this spring.-provide resources to individuals that allow them to secure employment through our equipped to work program. 42 individuals served this year.-warm winter wear is provided to families and individuals that need it in the cold months. 242 households with 822 individuals were served.-licensed teachers and an intern provide 90 minutes of learning at each of the 10-12 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. 1,797 children attended last summer.