of Douglas County 

 

 

United Way has completed the first Education action plan targeting the success of children and teens in school. Working in close collaboration with the Lawrence Public Schools and many other Community Partners, we have shaped action plans targeting such indicators of success as Kindergarten readiness and 5th Grade proficiency in reading and math. Community Partners providing programs to address the Education Goal have submitted two collaborative action plans, and will receive funding based on a three year cycle.

• Kindergarten Readiness will include programs that provide resources and supports for childcare providers and early learning centers as well as parental supports. The action plan will move our community toward standard quality rating for child care and early learning.
• 5th Grade Reading and Math Proficiency will include programs that provide academically enriching afterschool programming, mentoring programs to provide social and emotional support and training opportunities for volunteers working with children to reinforce the academic messages in school.
• Action plans targeting 9th Grade Attendance and High School Graduation rates are still under development. United Way will continue to work with Community Partners in this area to determine how best to address efforts that will lead to more high school students graduating on time.

2011-2012 CAMPAIGN UPDATE   

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Donations continue to come in to the United Way as we maintain steady progress on the campaign goal of $1.7 million. Led by the enthusiastic efforts of Co-Chairs Val and Beth Stella, we currently have recorded $1,504, 683, or 86% of the goal. Additional donations are anticipated from some employee campaigns and from commuters who designate their gifts to United Way of Douglas County. Here's a breakdown of donations by campaign division:       

Business with No Employee Campaign                                      $79,238*

Employee/Business Campaign                                                   $476,757 

K U Accounts                                                                                 $336,700* 

Commuters\United Ways                                                               $135,072

Professionals                                                                                   $103,234

Lawrence by Mail                                                                              $149,062

USD 497                                                                                                 $45,27

LMH                                                                                                      $51,752*

City of Lawrence                                                                                 $40,446

Douglas County Government                                                        $32,558*

Baldwin City                                                                                        $26,784*
Eudora                                                                                                    $4,194

Lecompton                                                                                            $5,160*

Human Services                                                                                 $19,856

TOTAL AS OF 1/31/2012                                    $1,506,086

*Exceeded Division Goal    

United Way of Douglas County Community Partners