You are creating a better Dane County for all. Thank you for your generosity, advocacy and volunteerism! Look back at the change you created in 2016. February: Local leaders in law enforcement and communities of color convened at United Way for a groundbreaking collaboration. The Special Community/Police Task Force was led by retired UW-Madison Police […]

Humbled. Grateful. Thankful for you. We’re just a little more than two weeks away from honoring your caring power. On Nov. 17, we are celebrating you and the change you will create right here in Dane County. Each year, our whole community comes together to celebrate the awesome power each one of us holds to […]

“Should we stay in our own home or should we move to a facility?” This life-changing question faced Reuben and Elizabeth Clark, a couple who are both in their eighties and have lived in their Madison home for the last 40 years. Living at home or moving into a facility is a major life decision, […]

Every day, thousands living in poverty in Dane County search for family-sustaining job opportunities while local employers are on a search of their own, looking for qualified candidates to add to their team. To better connect these two, United Way created the HIRE Initiative. HIRE brings together several of United Way’s nonprofit partners with local […]

Days of Caring kicks off in just two weeks! It’s three days of incredible events that bring our community closer together. More than 3,500 volunteers will volunteer across Dane County, marking the largest annual volunteer event of the year! Join us for our Days of Caring Campaign Kickoff at Mallards Stadium on Tuesday, August 16. […]

Our President and CEO Renee Moe shares a mid-year update with you on United Way of Dane County. Watch the short video to hear from Renee and share your thoughts with Renee by tweeting @UnitedWayRenee. We love to listen and engage with you!

“I was born and raised in Madison, and my parents were givers. I was two years old when I first heard about United Way. My aunt and uncle and cousins were over, and it was a hot, humid Saturday night. My uncle got up to go to the bathroom and collapsed. He left behind five kids, plus […]

United Way is home to so many inspiring leaders in Dane County. From By Youth For Youth to Key Club and Tocqueville Society, we are connected to an incredible number of community members who want positive change and make it happen through their leadership. This month, we are showcasing the young professionals who are becoming […]