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United Way announces three new board members
United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties recently added three new members to the United Way Board: Bill Finley, Kellie Janssen and Becky Zwilling. Finley, the CFO at Tastefully Simple, has previously served on United Way’s board. He has also been active in and served on other boards involving AAHA, GAIN, Alexandria Area Community and Technical College, District 206 and St. Mary’s Church.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Out and About: United Way's Adopt a Family program
The United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties’ office in Alexandria looked like a workshop for Santa’s elves Monday.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way office moves to new location
United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties has moved to a new location at 503 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way to host Project Community Connect
United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties and the Community Impact Coalition will host Project Community Connect at the Runestone Community Center on August 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way introduces online volunteer system
In an effort to increase the collaboration, connections, and relationships among local non-profits and community members, United Way introduced the online volunteer system called “Get Connected.”
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way names campaign chairs for Douglas, Pope counties
United Way recently named the Douglas County campaign chairs for the 2012-13 campaign year
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

You can help United Way reach its goal
With three months left in this year’s campaign, the United Way is asking for help to reach its 2012-13 campaign goal.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties seeks coat donations
United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties has distributed more than 700 coats through the coat distribution program since October, but the need continues to increase as winter grows near.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Donate a dollar at local grocery stores to help United Way program
A dollar may not seem like much. But pooling together those dollars from everyone throughout the community for a month can make a big difference in the lives of other people. That’s the goal of a new March campaign launched by the United Way of Pope and Douglas Counties.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way debuts Traveling Tree House
A large number of children out having fun in the local parks this summer might mean that the Traveling Tree House has arrived.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Out and About - Around the county this week
The United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties sold ice cream cones at Pete’s County Market in Alexandria Friday.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Upcoming mobile food drop dates
United Way’s Community Impact Coalition wants to remind everyone of the upcoming Mobile Food Drop events.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Mobile food drops scheduled in Alexandria
United Way’s Community Impact Coalition wants to remind everyone of the upcoming Mobile Food Drop events on Friday, January 4 and Thursday, January 31, 2013 at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Once upon a chili
If you haven’t guessed it by now, this story is about United Way of Douglas and Pope County’s annual chili feed and silent auction on Tuesday. This year’s event, the 15th annual, carried the theme, “Once Upon a Chili – Grimm Fairy Tales.”
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - United Way changes lives
“One more donor. One more dollar. One more life changed.” This is the theme of this year’s United Way Campaign for Douglas and Pope Counties. It reflects the importance of the difference that just one dollar can make in the life of an underprivileged person living in our communities.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Plant an extra row
It is that time again; individuals and families are tending to their gardens and getting them ready for the growing season. If you would like an opportunity to give back to your community, consider this fun, affordable option: “Plant an Extra Row.”
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Mobile food drop volunteers

Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Community resources shared in time for back-to-school
A packed parking lot and lines out the door awaited folks attending Project Community Connect at the Runestone Community Center (RCC) on Thursday.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - This group of people is working hard to make a difference
I have had the privilege of serving on the board of directors for United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties for the past year. In that time I have seen many of the amazing things that the United Way does for our community.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Beer and wine gala to include more variety
United Way’s 2013 Beer and Wine Tasting Gala promises to offer more variety of wines and specialty beer.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

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