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Invests in programs that are measurable, sustainable, and meet current community needs.

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.

  1. You donate to United Way’s Community Fund. You can give in the amount that’s comfortable for you. No gift is too small. Your donation is combined with other donors’ money to create one large pool of funds.
  2. You don’t have to decide on one specific issue to support. United Way connects people to possibilities by funding programs at local nonprofits.
  3. United Way always invests in programs that are measurable, sustainable, and meet current community needs. The Community Fund is creating lasting change for thousands of people right here in your own neighborhoods.

View a full list of all the nonprofits and the programs supported by the Community Fund.

  

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The Impact

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.

Last year:

  • 45,200+ individuals and families were helped with our investment in health.
  • 43,700+ children and their caregivers were helped with our investment in education.
  • 40,500+ were helped with our investment in financial stability.
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Health

Supports programs that provide resources and opportunities for individuals and families to lead a healthy and safe life.

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Education

Supports programs that ensure every student is equipped for success in school, work, and life.

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Financial Stability

Supports programs that help adults create a more financially secure future for themselves and their families.

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Success Stories

Glendalys at Bay View Community Center

Community Fund: Glendalys & Bay View Community Center

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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Mikayla is a mentor through City Year Milwaukee

Community Fund: Mikayla & City Year

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.

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Carol and Larry

Community Fund: Larry, Carol, & Eras Senior Network

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.

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Maritza at La Causa

Community Fund: Maritza & La Causa

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.

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Holly McCoy, Executive Director at Literacy Services of Wisconsin

Financial Stability: Literacy Services of Wisconsin

In downtown Waukesha, Literacy Services of Wisconsin provides reading and numeracy for adults in our community who may be struggling with low-literacy.

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Chris Allen, Diverse & Resilent President and CEO

Health: Diverse & Resilient

Chris Allen, President and CEO of Diverse and Resilient, was once supported by the organization when he was a youth in the LBGTQ+ community.

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Sherlean is a Graduation Plus student.

Education: Sherlean and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

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.

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Financial Stability: Pathfinders

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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Kathy at Parents Place, Inc.

Education: Parents Place, Inc.

Parents Place in Waukesha recognizes the needs of families and provides support to them through some of the most challenging times.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: FlexRide Milwaukee

FlexRide Milwaukee, operated by MobiliSE, is an on-demand program that helps individuals who are facing transportation insecurity commute to and from work.

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Susie and Joaquin

Education: St. Joseph Academy

When Joaquin walks through the doors of St. Joseph Academy, both he and his mom, Susie, know that they have stability.

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Waukesha South High School student

Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds

Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds is a unique health initiative reaching youth where they spend most of their day: school.

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Maddie is a counselor at Ozaukee Family Services.

Health: Ozaukee Family Services

Anyone can benefit from the counseling at Ozaukee Family Services, from children experiencing a life change to seniors in need of assistance.

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Chandra and Legal Aid Society

Safe & Stable Homes: Chandra

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.

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Education: Madeline & Susie

Through United Way partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County, Little Sister Madeline has a fun and supportive mentor in her "Big," Susie.

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Financial Stability: Beth & Scott

After Beth and Scott lost their Waukesha home, United Way partner American Red Cross helped them get back on their feet.

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Health: Nina

After suffering with domestic violence for years, Nina and her children found support and healing at United Way partner The Women’s Center.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment: Henry

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.

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What We Fund

See full listing of United Way investments.