United Way of Franklin County - Community Partners

Our Community Partners

The United Way of Franklin County is the leadership and support organization for a network of 18 community partners. In addition to serving the local community by acting as the central fundraising and volunteer recruitment resource for nonprofit community partners that make a difference in people's lives… Our Mission is to identify and effectively address community needs by mobilizing businesses, organizations, and individuals.

By mobilizing the caring power of community members like you, United Way and our community partners work together to promote healthy lifestyles, improve local education at all levels and help people achieve financial stability. United Way of Franklin County’s community partners include the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Communities in Schools, ECKAAA (Meals on Wheels), ECKAN, Elizabeth Layton Center, Habitat for Humanity, Hope House, LifeCare Center for Women, tiny-k Early Intervention, Ottawa Community Arts Council’s OYAA youth programs, Ottawa Recreation Foundation- Summer Camp and after school programs, The Willow Domestic Violence Center and The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center.

In order to ensure the success of the vital community partners listed above, United Way of Franklin County must raise $150,000 in 2021. Please join us by make a donation today. Together we will build a better community for all Franklin County individuals and families.

Please note that United Way and all of its community partners agree to operate any program funded all or in part by United Way of Franklin County Association by policy and practice without discrimination based on race, color, creed, age, income, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, religious or political affiliation.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of natural disasters and fires, and teaches lifesaving skills like CPR to Franklin County Residents. Your donation could provide lodging, groceries, and sets of clothing for those in need.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Provides one-to-one mentors to children and youth referred into the program for numerous reasons and challenges.

CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates work within the District Court to help the judge determine facts in cases involving children, serving as an advocate for the child in court, and becoming a “watchdog” for the child after a court case. Your money could help to build and distribute more “My stuff” bags for children taken from their homes. These sturdy duffel bags contain basic necessities like shampoo, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a blankets, a stuffed animal, and many age appropriate activities, games and toys for the child.

Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of KS

Serving Kansans in Franklin County and throughout the state, United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas provides services for disabled persons ranging from special equipment to special housing opportunities, all designed to improve their quality of life.

Children's Mercy

This hospital in Johnson County and Kansas City is the region's only pediatric medical center. In Franklin County alone, uncompensated medical aid to children exceeds $10 million annually.

Communities in School

Provides after school care and in-school site coordinators to USD 290 youth.

Meals on Wheels

ECKAN

Provides food backpacks to food insecure youth who would not have food over the weekend and to those attending the ORC Summer Camp Program.

Elizabeth Layton Center

Provides a 24 hour suicide hotline for Franklin County Residents as well as crises mental health training for officials like police, firefighters and medical officials.

Habitat for Humanity

Provides affordable housing, home weatherization and exterior home repairs to those in need.

Life Care Center

LifeCare offers new mothers help with counseling, goal planning, parenting classes, adoption information, and classes on childbirth, prenatal development and household budgeting.

Tiny-K Early Intervention

The Ottawa/Wellsville Infant/Toddler program serves families with children up to age 3 who have special developmental needs. Assistance is provided in a family-oriented setting.

Ottawa Community Arts Council's Ottawa Youth Artist Alliance Program

This free after-school art program provides a safe space for kids to enjoy structured art programming. The program is currently available one day a week and is open to Kindergarteners through high school students.

Ottawa Recreation Commission

A summer after-school program available to all area youth between the ages of 5 and 12, the summer camp provides daily mentors and structured programming to youth from June-July and is administered by the Ottawa Recreation Commission.

The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Center

The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center promotes a culture of consent while providing 24/7 support to people of all ages and genders affected by sexual trauma & abuse in Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties.

Hope House

Hope House is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 by churches of Franklin County to meet the crisis or emergency needs in the community. Hope House does not attempt to duplicate the ministries of member churches. Hope House provides help that many other churches lack resources to undertake.

Willow Domestic Violence Center

The Willow provides services to men, women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence. Counseling, safe shelter and a 24-hour crisis line are available. Your donation could help Willow purchase more bottles of children’s shampoo or body wash, diapers, gas cards, and help survivors pay back bills.

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