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There are many ways to give to the United Way. Here are just a few options.
Workplace Campaign
One of our most enduring philanthropic options! We work with you to share the impact of United Way donations at your workplace. By offering a payroll deduction option, you make giving easy for your employees. Connect your employees to each other and to the community through presentations, games, service projects and more.
Employee Match
To create a larger collective impact consider offering a company match.
Contact our Vice President of Resource Development for more information.
Sponsorships
Show your support by sponsoring one of our events like Nancy Perry Day of Caring or Board Leadership Training. Or put the power of your company behind one of Affinity Groups like Young Leaders Society. Reach out for upcoming sponsorship availability.
Contact our Vice President of Resource Development for more information.
Corporate Gift
Add to your company's overall impact by including a corporate gift with your campaign or in support of a specific United Way initiative.
Contact our Vice President of Resource Development for more information.
Small Business United
Small business owners and employees are some of the strongest champions in our communities. United Way of Kaw Valley’s new Small Business United program takes the small but mighty impact of your shop and combines it with other small business contributions to multiply your generosity and help even more of your neighbors thrive.
One-Time Donations
Give once online with a credit card or mail a check to one of our office locations.
Stock Gifts
You can also support United Way of Kaw Valley with a donation of stock, mutual fund shares, or other securities. Click here for more information and to complete the necessary paperwork.
Subscription Donations
If you would like to give on a regular basis we can schedule invoices to be sent to your email or you can sign up for a United Way subscription donation so you don't have to lift a finger. Choose your own amounts and installments to fit your preference. CLICK HERE to give online or signup for a subscription.
Leadership Giving
Leadership Givers are community members who support the long term giving approach because it provides the means to effect lasting change in the lives of the needy. Not only will your investment help to make a difference in someone's life, it will establish you as a leadership giver with a visionary spirit. Leadership givers will be recognized for their gifts on our website, in local advertising, in the annual report and during our annual campaign celebration. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy and ensure your community has the tools and support they need to achieve education, health and self sufficiency into perpetuity by making a planned gift to the United Way of Kaw Valley. By including the United Way in your estate planning you will not only benefit our community for generations to come, you can achieve your and your family’s financial goals as well. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Volunteering
Getting out into the community is a great way to give back. We can work with you to find a volunteer opportunity that fits you or your group’s needs and makes a lasting impact. CLICK HERE for volunteer opportunities in Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson and Jefferson Counties.
Committees & Board Membership, Campaign Ambassador, or Affinity Group
We have so many ways to get involved. Consider joining one of our committees, volunteer as a Campaign Ambassador or join one of our Affinity groups.
Advocate
Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, financial stability, or health; reaching out to your members of Congress; or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support, you can advocate to inspire hope and create opportunities for everyone in your community. Click here to read our current Public Policy Agenda.
Quick Actions That Help Now
- Register to vote! It’s never too early, especially if you have recently moved.
- Review our Policy Agenda to learn what issues our staff and volunteers follow closely and why they are important to building a stronger community.
- Become a Facebook fan: Spread the word and invite your friends to join us in the effort for a better community!
- Follow us on X or Instagram: It’s often surprising what the power of 140 characters is, and that picture is worth 1,000 words! Add your voice to a movement for sustainable change today! Don't forget to tag us @UWKawValley and #LiveUnited.
- Contact your elected officials and tell them why whole family solutions in education, financial stability, and health are important to you!
Learn more about the national advocacy efforts by United Way Worldwide.