School is just around the corner, and not everyone is ready. School supplies, clothing and other necessities can create a financial hurdle for already-stressed household budgets. Some families simply don’t have the extra money. That’s why the Strive to Thrive Resource Fair was created.  The free biannual event, hosted by Douglas County’s Community of Care… Read On

Are you a provider of transportation services to Douglas County seniors and persons with disabilities and/or vulnerable citizens of Douglas County who do not have access to transportation? Are you a provider of in-home senior services? If you provide either category of services to vulnerable populations in Douglas County, you may be eligible for grant… Read On

With more than 4,000 calls to its child abuse and neglect hotline in 2017, up from 3,700 in 2016, County officials today praised those who made the call, and delivered the message that preventing child abuse and neglect is everyone’s business. “Not only do we recognize that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is… Read On

  Recognizing that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is helped by greater public awareness and supportive, involved communities, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners today adopted a resolution at their March 27, 2018 Business Meeting recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, encouraging those who suspect child abuse and neglect to report their… Read On

Are you a Veteran in need of assistance with housing, transportation, employment, health care or other emergency needs? “Our goal with these grant dollars is to help our Veterans bridge the gap during an emergency, creating a temporary safety net for the most basic and essential needs, while simultaneously connecting our Veterans with opportunities to… Read On