United Way recently released a report detailing the impact Schools of Hope and Achievement Connections have had on student learning.

Through our Plan for Community Well-Being, United Way works alongside partners to help families overcome barriers to housing and achieve economic stability. When families have a stable place to call home, our entire community grows stronger.

Our Annual Report celebrates how we came together in 2025 to support your neighbors – and showcases just how much change we can make when we come together and take action.

In Dane County, struggle doesn’t always look the way you’d expect. It’s a teenager quietly coping. An older adult looking for resources. A family falling further behind. Struggle isn’t always visible, but it’s here. And so is the work to address it.