United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties

Mission Statement

We are changing the game by connecting people, resources & ideas to promote individual self-sufficiency by investing in education, income and health.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties provided funding to 22 nonprofit organizations working in the areas of health, education and financial stability. In addition to providing grants to nonprofits, we coordinated 11 Community Impact programs to fill gaps and address the communities most pressing needs. Through grants and programs, United Way made over 20,000 touchpoints in the lives of people in Douglas & Pope Counties. Data collection may include duplication due to confidentiality within each program. Through our 3 priorities we are working to make changes in the following ways. HEALTH - Goal: Individuals/Families have opportunities to improve their mental health. EDUCATION Goal: Children enter school ready and prepared to be successful. Goal: Youth gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in their career and future. FINANCIAL STABILITY Goal: Individuals/Families have opportunities for employment, enhanced financial literacy and their basic needs met.
Current Goals United Way has 3 priorities of health, education and financial stability. Within each priority we have focus areas. HEALTH Goal: Individuals/Families have opportunities to improve their mental health. Focus Areas Promote mental health and healing with children and youth. Promote mental health and healing with adults. EDUCATION Goal: Children enter school ready and prepared to be successful. Goal: Youth gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in their career and future. Focus Areas Increase literacy for children and youth. Equip children and youth with knowledge and skills to support lifelong learning. Equip families with knowledge and skills to support child and youth learners. FINANCIAL STABILITY Goal: Individuals/Families have opportunities for employment, enhanced financial literacy and their basic needs met. Focus Areas Assist individuals in gaining and maintaining employment. Promote life skills and financial literacy. Ensure basic needs are met (Food, Housing and Personal Safety) We will continue to provide annual grants to local nonprofits as well as carrying out internal programs. In addition to this, we will be offering "zooming in" sessions to educate as well as provide resources to our community within these three areas. Our goal is to create change by working to not only address needs but to reduce them.
Community or Constituency Served Douglas and Pope County individuals
Geographic Area Served Douglas and Pope Counties

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Equipped to Work:
$13,500
Backpack Attack:
$59,602
Dolly Parton Imagination Library:
$6,930
Food Drops:
$46,821
Traveling Tree House:
$10,262
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$638,781
78.2%
Management
$98,902
12.1%
Fundraising
$79,505
9.7%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2019
$163,835
$157,765
$6,070
2018
$157,765
$156,476
$1,289
2017
$156,476
$165,889
($9,413)

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 04/02/2021

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Address:
PO Box 1148
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Phone: 3208347800
Website: www.uwdp.org

General Information

Alternative Name: Heart of the Lakes
EIN: 23-7450908
Principal Staff: Jennifer Jabas
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 4
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 20,000
Ruling Year: 1975

Board

Board Chair: Carl Vaagenes
Number of Board Members: 16
Board Meetings with Quorum: 20
Average Member Attendance: 12.2

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