| Community | Volunteer in Topeka, KSOther Local Organizations |
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| Mission | Our mission is to strengthen the Kaw Valley community by uniting resources and fostering impactful change for families and individuals in need. We aim to ensure that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to quality education, financial stability, and health resources through collaborative efforts with local partners and volunteers. Through programs like Junior Leader Readers, we specifically strive to ignite a love of reading in young children, setting the foundation for lifelong learning and success. |
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| Opportunities | Contact the organization to explore possible ways to work together. |
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| About | We are United Way of Kaw Valley, a nonprofit organization formed from the 2022 merger of United Way of Greater Topeka and United Way of Douglas County, serving Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson, and Jefferson counties in northeast Kansas. Our team comprises dedicated staff, volunteers, and community leaders who work tirelessly to address pressing local needs through innovative programs like Junior Leader Readers, which has distributed over 40,000 books to pre-K and kindergarten students since 2010. We are a bridge between donors, nonprofits, and the community, committed to creating equitable opportunities and lasting impact. |
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