Voices United
2025 Grantees Announced for Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement
July 16, 2025
We all know what it means to have a good job. It allows you the opportunity to support and provide for your family.
Meet the 2025-26 Participating Schools for Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds
July 10, 2025
It’s not easy being an adolescent or a young adult. Not only are they experiencing physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that can be uncomfortable and confusing, but they’re also dealing with societal expectations and challenges.
2025 Grantees Announced for Safe & Stable Homes
July 10, 2025
Ending family homelessness is about changing the way our systems respond when a family is faced with losing their home.
2025 Grantees Announced for the Mental Health Improvement Fund
July 10, 2025
Achieving and maintaining good mental health is important during all stages of life, from conception through childhood, into adulthood and through older adults.
Meet the 2025 Philanthropic 5
June 12, 2025
Being a leader in philanthropy means focusing on building stronger, more inclusive, and equitable organizations and communities. It means empowering and celebrating those around us. We are fortunate to witness the impact of these individuals every day within our community.
Each year, United Way's Emerging Leaders recognizes and honors community leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are dedicated to giving back, getting involved, and taking action for positive change. We celebrate the contributions of these inspiring individuals through our annual Philanthropic 5 and Philanthropic Youth awards. The Philanthropic Youth Award recognizes outstanding youth community leaders under 21 years old.
Thank you to our longtime event sponsor, BMO, and our media sponsor, Milwaukee Business Journal!
Meet our 2025 award winners: Mayra Alaniz, Betty Hill, Erik Kennedy, Tyler Odeneal, Tim Patterson, and Philanthropic Youth winner, Phin Clarkin.
Join us at this year's event on Tuesday, August 5 at the Milwaukee Public Museum! Register here.
Retire United: A Community of Action and Impact
May 15, 2025
Dave Michalski, a Retire United co-chair, and Reid Engstrom, a Retire United member, discuss what this network means for those who continue to give long after retirement begins.
A Legacy of Leadership and Love: Celebrating Linda Gorens-Levey, Woman Leader of the Year
April 17, 2025
Each year, Women United honors a woman whose leadership, dedication, and compassion have made a lasting mark on our community. This year, that honor goes to a woman whose humility is as striking as her achievements: Linda Gorens-Levey.
Meet Our 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awardees!
April 8, 2025
Volunteers are a diverse and dynamic group, united by their commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Whether their contributions are big or small, every effort counts!
Moving Communities Forward: United Way’s Partnership with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
March 6, 2025
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s dedication to supporting individuals and families in need has made a significant impact in our community.
Meet our 2024 Annual Meeting Award Honorees!
March 3, 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Annual Meeting award honorees!