Voices United
Saint John’s On The Lake: A Vibrant Senior Community Giving Back to Milwaukee Through United Way
December 15, 2025
At Saint John’s, retirement doesn’t mean slowing down. It means lifting others up.
2025 Campaign Closing Highlights
December 12, 2025
This year's Campaign Co-Chairs celebrated, along with our community, a successful 2025 Community Campaign last night at WEC Energy Group in Milwaukee.
United Way and Community Partners Are Ending Family Homelessness
December 12, 2025
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County set a goal: end family homelessness in our region by the end of 2025. On December 11, 2025, we announced that we have achieved this goal.
Our Stories: Why We Support United Way
December 4, 2025
Stories have the power to open hearts and minds, to spark change, and to build bridges between people and communities. They remind us of where we’ve been…and show where we can go.
Learn why Tony Avery, Brianna Hogans, and Tracie Sparks support United Way as they share their stories.
$5 Million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos to Expand Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness
December 1, 2025
32 organizations across the U.S. receive a total of $102.5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to connect families with housing and hope.
My Story: Why I Support United Way
November 10, 2025
Stories have the power to open hearts and minds, to spark change, and to build bridges between people and communities. They remind us of where we’ve been…and show where we can go.
Learn why Erika Smith, a Women United Co-chair, supports United Way as she shares her story.
Connecting Art and Mental Wellness at SPREE: Shopping for Change
October 30, 2025
Natalja Yatsuka, a local artist who will be at this year's Women United SPREE: Shopping for Change, shares how art can inspire and help mental wellness.
Leaving a Legacy of Caring: Bob Ferriday’s Commitment to Community
October 20, 2025
Thoughtful planning today can shape a brighter future. Bob Ferriday III explains his decision to include United Way in his estate plans, and how each of us can leave a lasting legacy for our community.
Planting Seeds for Tomorrow: Betsy Forrest’s Legacy with United Way
October 20, 2025
Planned giving today means a healthier community tomorrow. Betsy Forrest explains her decision to include United Way in her estate plans, and how our legacies have the power to build a healthy community.
Our Stories: Why We Support United Way
October 14, 2025
Stories have the power to open hearts and minds, to spark change, and to build bridges between people and communities. They remind us of where we’ve been…and show where we can go.
Learn why Deidra Edwards, Josh Smith, and Jacqueline Whelan support United Way as they share their stories.