OUR MISSION

United Way of Leavenworth County brings people together to strengthen our community. By connecting generous donors, dedicated volunteers, nonprofit partners, businesses, and local leaders, we help create opportunities for every person in Leavenworth County to thrive.

We believe that lasting change happens when communities work together. Every dollar raised locally stays local, supporting programs and services that improve lives right here in Leavenworth County.

OUR VISION

We envision a Leavenworth County where every individual and family has the opportunity to succeed, every child can reach their full potential, and every neighbor has access to the support they need during life's challenges.

OUR VALUES

Community First

We put the needs of our community at the center of everything we do.

Collaboration

We believe our greatest impact comes from bringing people and organizations together.

Integrity

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of every dollar entrusted to us.

Innovation

We seek creative solutions to address today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's needs.

Service

We lead with compassion, generosity, and a commitment to improving lives.

OUR IMPACT

United Way of Leavenworth County works to build a stronger community by focusing on four key areas:

Healthy Community

Supporting programs that improve physical and mental health, increase food security, and help individuals and families live healthier lives.

Youth Opportunity

Helping children and youth succeed through early childhood education, literacy, mentoring, and opportunities that prepare them for lifelong success.

Financial Security

Strengthening financial stability by supporting programs that help families meet basic needs, build independence, and move toward long term success.

Community Resiliency

Connecting neighbors to resources, supporting nonprofit collaboration, encouraging volunteerism, and helping our community prepare for and recover from emergencies.

OUR HISTORY

For more than 70 years, United Way of Leavenworth County has been bringing our community together to solve local challenges. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, governments, and generous community members, we invest in programs that improve lives across Leavenworth County.

While our community has changed over the decades, our purpose has remained the same: bringing people together to create lasting, positive change.

Today, we continue building on that legacy by supporting local nonprofit partners, connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities, expanding access to community resources, and investing in solutions that help every resident thrive.

Give Local. Help Local.

When you support United Way of Leavenworth County, your investment stays here. Together, we are creating a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Leavenworth County for everyone.