Through our Plan for Community Well-Being, United Way invests in strategies that support financial security, such as homeownership programs, and works alongside partners to help families overcome barriers to housing and achieve economic stability. When families have a stable place to call home, children are better positioned to succeed, parents can focus on their goals, and 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.

At United Way, we strive to help young people realize their full potential. That’s why we bring together community partners and invest in proven strategies that foster connection, belonging, leadership and academic success with youth at risk of disconnecting.