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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...

Current Happenings

Ways you can help make an impact in our community.

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2024 Campaign Co-Chairs With Goal

2024 Community Campaign

United Way’s 2024 Community Campaign runs now through December with a fundraising goal of $57.5 million.

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Project Homeless Connect

This annual event removes service barriers for people experiencing homelessness and connects them to free services and resources at one location.

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Women United for Youth Mental Wellness

Women United is hosting an educational event for community leaders to learn how we can move from stigma to action as we work to advocate for mental wellness.

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Linda McFerrin African American Nonprofit Leadership Award

This award annually recognizes an outstanding African American nonprofit executive who has provided exemplary leadership in the community.

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Women United SPREE

Support, raise awareness, and promote local women-owned businesses while raising money for United Way.

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Holiday Giving Tree

Join United Way and the Holiday Giving Tree program in fulfilling holiday wishes to share gifts with our neighbors who may otherwise go without.

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Living United: Key Initiatives


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


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Safe & Stable Homes

Supporting programs that will end family homelessness in our region.

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Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds

Supports school-based youth mental health services and resources.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement

Supports programs that reduce barriers for individuals to have the opportunity to start stable careers.

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Techquity

Connects job seekers, students, and others to computers and internet access to ensure everyone has the technology to succeed in our digital world.

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Voices United Blog

2024 Campaign Co-Chairs With Goal

2024 Community Campaign

United Way’s 2024 Community Campaign runs now through December with a fundraising goal of $57.5 million.

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Purses for sale at the 2023 SPREE event

Learn Why SPREE: Shopping for Change is as Inspiring as it is Fun

Women’s Leadership Council member, Jennifer Westphal, shares what SPREE and Women United mean to her.

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What Does It Mean To Be a Diaper Hub?

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee shares how they support the community with help from United Way, and how they pass on their values through diaper packing events.

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Denizen MKE owners, Rachael and Amber Bricco

Meet the Venue That is Hosting Our 2024 Pride Homecoming

Denizen MKE is an inclusive event space that gives back to the community.

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