COLUMBUS AREA UNITED WAY READY TO KICK OFF 2026
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN COLFAX COUNTY
Schuyler- Ready, Set, Kickoff! The Columbus Area United Way will kick off their 2026 campaign in Colfax County on Thursday, May 7th. The volunteer-led campaign committee begins their mission of educating those in Colfax County about the services and programs that are offered in Colfax because of United Way funding with one simple ask, invest in Colfax County.
The dollars raised through this campaign will go to support eighteen partner agencies, providing approximately thirty programs in the areas of Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and Healthy Community. Colfax County volunteer Christina Bywater says, “Your donations to the Columbus Area United Way help our neighbors right here in Colfax County. The pocket change you generously donate at participating businesses, and your workplace payroll deduction is so appreciated! Your donations help to put food on the table for struggling families, they help a child learn to read by supplying books through Imagination Library, and support youth organizations like Scouting America.”
In 2025, approximately 850 Colfax County individuals received services because of the dollars raised in our local communities. 98% of every dollar received from the campaign goes directly back to serving those in our communities that need it the most. Last year, almost $300,000 in services were provided to those in Colfax County.
Bywater adds, “When you give back to your community, everyone wins."
These are the Partner Agencies and programs that provide ongoing services in Colfax County:
Big Pals-Little Pals – Mentoring Program
CASA Connection – Child Advocacy and Support
Center for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors – Prevention Education and Victim Services
Colfax County Food Pantry – Food Assistance
Columbus Area United Way – 2-1-1
Columbus Area United Way – Bridges Out of Poverty
Columbus Area United Way – Community Prevention- Family Coaching & Youth Mental Health Vouchers
Columbus Area United Way – Elevated and Equitable Early Childhood
Columbus Area United Way – Free Little Pantries
Columbus Area United Way - Imagination Library
Columbus Area United Way – Student Health Program
Faith Health Child Advocacy Center – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Victim Services
Platte Valley Literacy Association – Adult Literacy Services
TeamMates Schuyler – Mentoring Program
The Arc of Platte County – Advocacy and Activities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Youth and Families for Christ – After-School Drop-Ins and Crisis/Prevention Classes
Youth and Families for Christ – C.O.R.E. Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Youth and Families for Christ – Healthy Hearts and Souls Exercise and Cooking Classes
There are several options to give:
-Give through your employer
-Give online at www.columbusunitedway.com
-Venmo @ColumbusAreaUnitedWay
-Mail donation to:
Columbus Area United Way
3214 25th Street, Suite 2
Columbus, NE 68601
To find out more information, please visit www.columbusunitedway.com or call 402-564-5661.