COMMUNITY DRIVES 

Looking to donate goods? Awesome! You’re in the right place.

An important role the United Way serves is facilitating connections and acting as a resource hub. Find a guide to donating goods directly to Douglas County Agencies HERE or Shawnee County HERE.

HOST A DONATION DRIVE/BUILD SUPPLY KITS 

A common group volunteer project facilitated by United Ways across the country is a donation drive that addresses a specific community need. The key to making these drives effective is learning what organizations and individuals in our community need and coordinating efforts to collect these items. Donated items can then be assembled into kits that are easy for partner agencies to hand out as needed. Some of the most popular donation drives are listed below.

HYGIENE SUPPLIES DRIVE

Essential items for individuals struggling with financial stability, these items include needed basics like toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo, soap, a razor, and other simple necessities that recipients can use to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working to achieve a more stable footing.

​​​​​COLD WEATHER ITEMS DRIVE

Every year as the cold months arrive many of our neighbors lack resources to stay warm. We help agencies like the Community Shelter and Salvation Army, but work with local government and organizations to help run other winter warmth initiatives. 

FOOD DRIVE

Donating food now gets it to hungry people fast. In this moment, giving food AND giving money will help our food security partners address the need now, next week, and next month. In fact, make a plan to donate regularly, because the need is not going away. 

Interested in coordinating a donation drive or building kits? Email our volunteer team or call our office for more information