United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
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Our Safe & Stable Homes initiative is guided by several strategies to prevent and end family homelessness, or if it can’t be prevented, that the event is a brief, one-time occurrence.
Our Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement is grounded in three key pillars: education, training, and credentials; transportation; and involvement in the justice system. We’ve set a goal that 15,000 people will be ready to start stable careers having overcome key employment barriers by 2029.
Through broadband access, device distribution, and digital skills training, our Techquity initiative can bridge the digital divide. The vision is simple: to ensure that every resident of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties has digital equity and inclusion.
When we listen to student voices, we can give teen mental wellness the attention it deserves. Together with our community partners, United Way has set a goal: Empowering Minds Schools will elevate the mental wellness of 21,000 high school students by 2030.
Together, Community Advocates and Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee are working to make sure families don’t experience homelessness with support from United Way’s Safe & Stable Homes initiative.
When Crystal had unexpected medical problems, the risk of homelessness for her and her three sons loomed. The Family Homelessness Prevention Program at Family Promise of Waukesha County helped Crystal stay in her home.
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.
United Way supports the Family Flex Fund, which provides financial support to get people back on their feet immediately and effectively.
Domaniquia knew a change was needed. Through the United Way-funded Pathways Program at Next Door, Domaniquia was able to pursue her new career in early childhood education without hesitation or barriers.
FlexRide Milwaukee, operated by MobiliSE, is an on-demand program that helps individuals who are facing transportation insecurity commute to and from work.
JobsWork MKE helped Henry discover his passion and build a career he can be proud of.
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Techquity's digital skills trainings, like “Cyber Security Basics,” held at our partner agency, La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha, help to teach the community how to navigate the internet safely.
Jack knew that he needed help with his anxiety. United Way’s newest initiative, Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds' goal is to elevate the mental wellness of 21,000 high school students, like Jack, by 2030.
Mental health and mental healthcare access is one of the community health areas that weighs most heavily in our area. It’s why Milwaukee Health Care Partnership members and United Way have narrowed our health focus to the new Mental Health Improvement Fund.
Transforming schools into places to ensure every student is successful.
African American Breastfeeding Network is one of our Racial Equity Fund Grantees.
Metcalf Park Community Bridges is one of our Racial Equity Fund Grantees.
Public Allies is one of our Racial Equity Fund Grantees.
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is one of our Racial Equity Fund Grantees.
Fresh Start Learning Inc. is one of our Racial Equity Fund Grantees.
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Impact 2-1-1 is a 24/7 hotline to get connected to services you need: emergency food, health care, mental health care, emergency shelter, affordable housing, alcohol or other drug abuse services, financial and legal assistance, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In downtown Waukesha, Literacy Services of Wisconsin provides reading and numeracy for adults in our community who may be struggling with illiteracy.
Pathfinders, a United Way funded organization, has a deep commitment to address the unmet housing needs that currently exist for hundreds of young people.
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Anyone can benefit from the counseling at Ozaukee Family Services, from children experiencing a life change to seniors in need of assistance.
Chris Allen, President and CEO of Diverse and Resilient, was once supported by the organization when he was a youth in the LBGTQ+ community.
Nina received support from The Women's Center in Waukesha.
When Joaquin walks through the doors of St. Joseph Academy, both he and him mom, Susie, know that they have stability.
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.
Parents Place in Waukesha recognizes the needs of families and provides support to them through some of the most challenging times.
Little Sister Madeline has a fun and supportive mentor in Susie, her Big Sister.
