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Diaper Bank

Just $30 provides a week's supply of diapers for a baby in need. 

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Key Initiatives

In partnership with our community, we are creating lasting change in these focus areas.


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Safe & Stable Homes

Our goal: End family homelessness in our entire four-county footprint by 2025.

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Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds

Our goal: Empowering Minds Schools will elevate the mental wellness of 21,000 high school students by 2030.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement

Our goal: 15,000 people will be ready to start stable careers having overcome key employment barriers by 2029.

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Techquity

Our goal: We will provide 50,000 computers to people who need them across our four counties by 2027.

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Current Happenings

Ways you can help make an impact in our community.


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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Impact Based Funding

United Way is rolling out an updated funding model called Impact Based Funding.

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United Way's 2024 Campaign Closing Event

2024 Campaign Closing Highlights

2024's Community Campaign closing took place at Marcus Majestic Cinema in Waukesha on December 12.

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Techquity Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer to help distribute laptop computers to our community through United Way's Techquity initative.

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Diversity Leadership Society Member Connect

​Join the Diversity Leadership Society Council for a networking reception at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.

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Spring Diaper Drive

Support local families who may be struggling by dropping off diapers and wipes at Landmark Credit Union branches, five selected Milwaukee County libraries, or the United Way Milwaukee office April 25 through May 17.

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Women United Bruncheon

Join Women United at their annual bruncheon on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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Diversity Leadership Society Reunion

Diversity Leadership Society presents a culturally enriching outdoor gathering designed to bring our community together.

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Anti-Racism Statement

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County unequivocally denounces racism and ethnic discrimination in all its forms because it undermines the well-being and vitality of our communities and is in direct opposition to what it means to Live United. Read more...

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Voices United Blog

Linda Gorens-Levey, 2025 Woman Leader of the Year

A Legacy of Leadership and Love: Celebrating Linda Gorens-Levey, Woman Leader of the Year

Each year, Women United honors a woman whose leadership, dedication, and compassion have made a lasting mark on our community. This year, that honor goes to a woman whose humility is as striking as her achievements: Linda Gorens-Levey.

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Meet Our 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awardees!

We’re recognizing key partners and volunteers who help our mission to change lives and improve the community.

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Moving Communities Forward: United Way’s Partnership with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s dedication to supporting individuals and families in need has made a significant impact in our community.

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Dr. Jeanette Mitchell and Gretchen Titus

Meet our 2024 Annual Meeting Award Honorees!

Meet the 2025 Annual Meeting award honorees, Dr. Jeanette Mitchell and Gretchen Titus.

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