Columbus Area United Way

The annual Duck Race is a fun way to get involved in your community and support the Columbus Area United Way.
Here's how it works:

Purchase duck race tickets.
Show up on August 9th for Race Day, or wait for your phone call to hear if you've won!
Have a great time, maybe win some prizes, and make an impact on your community!

Hey! Can you help? It makes a *huge* difference.

Duck sales for are still happening! Pick up your racers before the big day!

Together, we can find more ways to protect our children.

‼️Don’t forget to purchase your 🐥💦 duck for the 27th Columbus Area United Way Lazy River Duck Run during Columbus Days on Friday, August 9.
👉🏻Visit the Parkway Branch or Westgate Branch in Columbus today!

Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

Hey! Your car is dirty. Take it through Legacy Express Wash. As an supporter, you'll get a squeaky clean car AND you'll be doing good for your neighbors and friends.

Introducing Kate Wythers, the newest member of the CAUW Team! Fun facts about Kate: Her favorite pastime is spending time with her family and her favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird. Please help us welcome her aboard!

Do your young people love kids? Give them a sneak peak into a profession that cares for them!

Just imagine...a FREE book mailed to your child EVERY month from birth through four years old.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a 60 volume set of books beginning with the children's classic "The Little Engine That Could." Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home. There is no cost or obligation to your family. The program is fully funded by the United Way. Sign your child up today!

Where can I buy duck tickets? We're so glad you asked! Get yours at any financial institution in town, with any of our pacesetter companies, the Chamber of Commerce, and of course the United Way office!

Daniels Produce is a family owned and operated grower-packer-shipper of fresh produce. They raise over 600 acres of sweet corn, bell peppers, hot peppers, zucchini, eggplant and cabbage. They also have melons, tomatoes, sweet corn, and eggplant for their fresh produce stands! When you buy delicious produce from them, a portion of those sales support CAUW!

Centro Hispano is hosting a Back to School Bash!

They will be providing students who are going to be in Pre-K through 5th grade all the school supplies listed in their grade level FOR FREE. They will have 100 for each grade level listed above. No holds or a waitlist, it will be first-come first-serve!

The event will have ALL FREE activities, food, games, bounce houses, booths, and so much more! Fun for the whole family.

The Colfax County Campaign is winding down, but there's still time to give! Make a difference in Schuyler today!

ACHIEVE PEAK SECURITY, EFFICIENCY, AND PROFITABILITY.
That’s what your organization can expect when you join forces with world-class experts in IT, cyber security, and more. Bonus: Applied Connective is an supporter which means you get a clutch IT Team AND you're supporting your local CAUW at the same time.

Affordable housing is a HUGE need in our community. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about owning a Habitat for Humanity home, the first step is attending orientation. Take a look! Habitat for Humanity of Columbus, NE

Go get coffee from Olga's Shop in Schuyler today! You'll be so glad you did.

Race Day is August 9th, 11 am at the Pawnee Plunge. Don't miss your chance to win some amazing prizes from our generous local donors!
Duck race tickets can be purchased between now and August 9th at

Financial Institutions
Chamber of Commerce
United Way Office

What are you doing tomorrow?

The is in full swing! Don't have your racers yet? That's okay- grab your ducks today for a chance to win some incredible prizes in August.

We're Hiring! Do you want making a difference to be your full time job? Apply today!
https://www.columbusunitedway.com/job-opportunities

Daniels Produce stands are open and full of delicious summer foods. When you get your tomatoes, corn, and watermelon from them, you're also doing good in your community! A portion of sales support CAUW through their membership!

Who's going to fireworks tonight?

Quack quack! Don't forget to pick up some duck tickets when you're at the bank today!

Have you heard of Olga's Shop in Schuyler? It's amazing! Stop over in their new coffee shop and take a look around. A portion of July proceeds go to support CAUW because Olga is an supporter!

Colfax County is wrapping up their campaign! Don't miss a chance to and in the community. Donate today!

https://www.columbusunitedway.com/donation

Volunteers make the world go 'round, really they do! From pounding nails, to building walls, to advocating for a child's voice to be heard, to connecting with a teen in a meaningful way makes a difference. When our community works together with a giving heart, we make our community and world a better place for everyone.

Columbus Area United Way works with seventeen local nonprofit partner agencies in our community. Each of them depends upon volunteers to provide helping hands to accomplish their mission in powerful ways. Look at the current volunteer opportunities below, find a place to connect, fit in, pitch in, and make a difference!

Are you a small business owner looking for ways to make a difference in our community?! Join us as an supporter...all the cool kids are doing it!