About Us

The United Way of Franklin County is the leadership and support organization for a network of 18 member agencies.  In addition to serving the local community by acting as the central fundraising and volunteer recruitment resource for nonprofit agencies 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 member agencies work together to promote healthy lifestyles, improve local education at all levels and help people achieve financial stability.  United Way of Franklin County’s member agencies 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, Midland Care Hospice, 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 member agencies listed above, United Way of Franklin County must raise $150,000 in 2022. 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 member agencies 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.

United Way of Franklin County (UWFC) is committed to improving quality of lives for ALL in our communities. This means recognizing that many individuals’ and families’ path towards the basic building blocks of American prosperity is barricaded by inequity and injustice. As a community – as a nation – it is time for us to acknowledge that, historically, systems which were built under the ideals to serve and protect our inalienable rights have often failed at protecting everyone. These inequities impact all of us, preventing too many people from achieving their full potential. We know that change must start in our community.

Holding true to our organization’s vision and values, we ask for you to mobilize with us in pursuit of an equitable, respectful, and opportunity-filled community for all. We invite you to reach out to get involved in our work and share your voice. It is time for Franklin County to prioritize and expand dialogue on matters that have hindered quality of life for many of our neighbors.