The success of our Community Campaign would not be possible without a tremendous team of volunteers and leaders working behind the scenes. They are the bridge between workplaces and United Way’s mission.

On November 19, we were excited to host Community Celebration and welcome more than 500 community members to Monona Terrace. We celebrated our community’s generosity, giving thanks to our hundreds of partners for making real, measurable change possible in Dane County.

As the holiday season arrives, I’m reminded of what makes Dane County so special – the people who choose, every day, to care for one another. Whether you volunteer, donate, advocate, lead, or partner with us, you are a part of a community that believes in lifting each other up — and that is something worth celebrating.

As we approach the one-year mark of the December 16, 2024 tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School (ALCS), we hold the ALCS community in our hearts and reflect on the extraordinary compassion shown during one of its darkest moments. United Way of Dane County was honored to partner with the City of Madison and ALCS leadership to establish and administer the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency and Recovery Fund (ALCS Emergency and Recovery Fund).