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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

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Our Impact

We unite people to create positive lasting change in our community. 

Our Impact

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A community is only as strong as the people who call it home. Strengthening individuals and families is what drives United Way.

United Way collaborates with individuals and organizations to tackle our community's most pressing issues. We assist local organizations in meeting their social responsibility goals and connect people of all ages and abilities to opportunities to give back to their community. We convene resources, volunteers, experts, and other service providers for short-term relief and long-term success.

We know that one organization can’t solve our communities’ toughest challenges alone. We know it takes all of us, working together, to make a difference in the lives of so many that live right here in our neighborhoods.

When we come together, we don’t just respond to the challenges of today. We create lasting solutions that shape our community for generations to come.

  • United is the way we end family homelessness.
  • United is the way we reduce barriers to employment and start someone on a stable career path.
  • United is the way we bridge the digital divide.
  • United is the way we provide mental wellness support and services so that high school students are equipped to face life’s challenges.

For over 115 years, our United Way has had one simple purpose: help people live better lives.

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Key Initiatives

Big problems. Big solutions. United Way brings the right people together to explore all the options for our community’s toughest challenges.

Our Key Initiatives each have a time-bound, community changing goal for Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties.


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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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Safe & Stable Homes

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

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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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Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds

Supports high school-based youth mental health by focusing on prevention, equity, and access to services.

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People Served

Last year, over 197,429 people were served by United Way investments. 38,491 individuals who were served in our community did not provide a ZIP code at intake. An additional 240,075 individuals were served by United Way funded partner IMPACT 211.

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How You Can Help Make An Impact

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Give

Donate to support strategies in health, education, and financial stability in our four-county region.

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Advocate

Your voice matters. Use your voice and raise awareness about causes that impact our community.

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Volunteer

Volunteer as an individual, family, group, or workplace.

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