Our Purpose
We cultivate community-minded individuals to Lead United in their workplaces, in our community and through their philanthropy. Our local network of leaders is invested, compassionate and focused on understanding Dane County’s critical issues and achieving professional growth. Help us make real, measurable change and maximize the full potential of every neighbor.
Our Impact
We create real, measurable change in our community by taking action to promote equity and strengthen United Way’s vision of a Dane County where everyone can succeed in school, work and life. The dollars invested by Lead United members help to tackle Dane County’s toughest issues in the areas of Education, Income and Health – the building blocks of well-being.
In 2019, we accomplished the following:

88% of 4-year-olds in ParentChild+ are 4K ready, exceeding the national benchmarks for the 4th straight year. Learn more about United Way and education here.

Together with our partners we have cut family homelessness by 50% since 2014. Learn how United Way is working to improve financial stability in Dane County.

insured with HealthConnect premium support, improving health care outcomes and reducing community costs. Learn how United Way helps provide access to affordable quality primary, dental and behavioral health care.
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October 2020
Have you heard about 2Gen work but want to know more? Curious to hear directly from Lead United council members on the new donor network group? Want to connect with community focused peers? Read more