Carthage Area United Way

10/16/2026

While you're at the Maple Leaf Parade tomorrow, be sure to stop by Sarahendipity on the square, check out our Christmas tree and buy a ticket for you and your loved ones!

10/09/2026

Carthage Area United Way is proud to present our ✨ first ever ✨ CHRISTMAS TREE RAFFLE! 🎄🎄🎄

Our beautifully decorated tree (thanks for all the help, artCentralCarthage!) is being displayed at Sarahendipity on the historic Carthage square! Stop in, take a look, and shop local vendors while you're at it 😉

Tickets are ONLY $5 so buy a couple for you and your friends at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/carthage-area-united-ways-christmas-tree-raffle--2026 before they run out! The winner will be chosen November 20.

Good luck!

10/05/2026

Stay tuned for a super fun announcement...
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09/23/2026

At the CWEP Health Fair this morning!

09/19/2026

Having a blast at the golf tournament hosted for us by Leggett & Platt 🥰

08/27/2026

Carthage Area United Way received a donation from UMB Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for $12,000 for distribution to area agencies for the overall benefit of the community. This grant allows area agencies to improve their programs and encourages collaboration so assistance is more accessible to all people in the Carthage community.

Thank you for your continued support for the Carthage community!!

08/18/2026

The Carthage Area United Way Board of Directors is pleased to announce our new Executive Director, Emily Eckols. Emily is new to nonprofit work, but comes to us with experience in property management and emergency services.

Upon her hire, Emily said "I am excited to collaborate with area agencies to help improve the quality of life for Carthage residents. My experiences have given me exposure to people of all walks of life, and I look forward to serving the Carthage area with compassion."

Please join us in welcoming Emily Eckols, and give us a call to learn more about how CAUW helps serve the community.

06/29/2026

Meet CAUW Board Member, Dr. Holley Goodnight. Here are three words to describe Holley.....Passionate, determined, and confident. She is not afraid to bring all three of these amazing qualities to her work with CAUW.

Kim Bausinger, Executive Director, has known Holley for over 25 years, but this is the first time working together in a professional setting. She is thrilled to get the chance to watch her as more than a youth mentor at church, or an aunt, sister and friend. "Its a real blessing when you get to see a long-time friend shine in a different arena. I'm proud I get the chance to see that with Holley!"

06/24/2026

We will be reviewing resumes on July 8th. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for this job, they are encouraged to apply.

Carthage Area United Way is looking for its next Executive Director, as our current leader transitions to her next opportunity.

Would you like to make a difference in Carthage and have the skills to lead? The details can be found here to apply - please share.

https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-director-b73977cd9e9b0c7b

06/23/2026

Meet Roxanne Willard. Roxanne is a force of nature, and has done so much for CAUW during her tenure as a board member. She has held multiple offices, and has been on the Board for six years. She, along with her team at Leggett & Platt, plan and execute a super successful golf scramble every year that benefits CAUW.

Director Kim Bausinger says she can't begin to imagine the hole Roxanne will leave behind next year as she rolls off the Board. "I hope Roxanne knows that she's still gonna get lots of calls and emails. Whether its her connections to Jasper County 4-H and the Youth Fair, or the golf tournament, she's still gonna be a go to for getting things done! And you won't find anyone better, more knowledgeable, or a bigger heart for service!"