United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
United Way’s Community Fund connects people in need to people who can help.
A community is only as strong as the people who call it home. That’s what drives United Way’s Community Fund.
View a full list of all the nonprofits and the programs supported by the Community Fund.
Today, our donors, advocates, and volunteers are making a lasting difference in so many ways. We measure success in lives changed. Together, we did some amazing things.
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Supports programs that provide resources and opportunities for individuals and families to lead a healthy and safe life.
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Supports programs that ensure every student is equipped for success in school, work, and life.
Supports programs that help adults create a more financially secure future for themselves and their families.
When Glendalys lost her home, she had very few options until a friend referred her to Bay View Community Center. Their emergency food pantry provides families with resources and teaches parents how to prepare different, nutritious meals for their families.
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City Year helps students with educational curricula as well as helping them develop their social and emotional learning. Alumni like Mikalya act as tutors and mentors, ensuring that students receive equitable opportunities in education.
Eras Senior Network’s mission is to support seniors and adults with disabilities in leading meaningful lives. Larry, a volunteer through Eras Senior Network's Neighborhood Outreach Project, takes Carol and her service dog grocery shopping every other week.
Maritza loved La Causa’s Early Childhood Program as a kid, so she wanted to bring her children into the program too. La Causa’s mission is to provide quality, comprehensive services that nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability.
In downtown Waukesha, Literacy Services of Wisconsin provides reading and numeracy for adults in our community who may be struggling with low-literacy.
Chris Allen, President and CEO of Diverse and Resilient, was once supported by the organization when he was a youth in the LBGTQ+ community.
Sherlean wanted to go to college and when Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee gave her the option to go without student loans, she jumped at the chance.
Pathfinders, a United Way funded organization, has a deep commitment to address the unmet housing needs that currently exist for hundreds of young people.
Parents Place in Waukesha recognizes the needs of families and provides support to them through some of the most challenging times.
FlexRide Milwaukee, operated by MobiliSE, is an on-demand program that helps individuals who are facing transportation insecurity commute to and from work.
When Joaquin walks through the doors of St. Joseph Academy, both he and his mom, Susie, know that they have stability.
Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds is a unique health initiative reaching youth where they spend most of their day: school.
Anyone can benefit from the counseling at Ozaukee Family Services, from children experiencing a life change to seniors in need of assistance.
With help from the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, Chandra's worries about a pending eviction and housing insecurity for her and her son were eased.
Through United Way partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County, Little Sister Madeline has a fun and supportive mentor in her "Big," Susie.
After Beth and Scott lost their Waukesha home, United Way partner American Red Cross helped them get back on their feet.
After suffering with domestic violence for years, Nina and her children found support and healing at United Way partner The Women’s Center.
With support from JobsWork MKE, a United Way partner, Henry found a job he enjoys and is well on his way to reaching his goals.
See full listing of United Way investments.