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).

Together, We Can Help Families Through Crisis When Dane County families have access to affordable, nutritious food, our entire community becomes healthier and stronger. Food security supports better health, greater

Kim’s Story: The United Way Difference When families have the resources they need to succeed, our entire community is better positioned to thrive. But it’ll take all of us to

Giving Young Families a Strong Start to Life – United Way of Dane County’s Home Visiting Initiative At United Way of Dane County, we know just how important the first

United Way is Your Way to Make a Lasting Impact give today At United Way of Dane County, we mobilize the caring power of our community so all can thrive.

2025 DAY OF CARING: LAUNCHING A SEASON OF CARING ACROSS DANE COUNTY Read the full report here At United Way of Dane County, we mobilize the caring power of our

August 2025 Spotlight: Abundant Life Christian School Emergency and Recovery Fund Raises $609,650 Thanks to 1,752 Donors On December 16, 2024, the year ended with our community facing a great

2024 Community Impact Report With a mission to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives, United Way is committed to being a catalyst for inclusion and systemic

Thank you to our Nonprofit Partners! See the List of Our Partners At United Way of Dane County, we’re proud to invest in and partner with organizations and programs that

You’re Invited to Day of Caring! Tuesday, August 19 | 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Breese Stevens Field Register Today!  Join us for our biggest day of volunteering! Day of

Engaging our Community’s Voices – United Way of Dane County Boardwalk Academy United Way brings together diverse stakeholders to address Dane County’s toughest issues. And Boardwalk Academy is one of

By Youth For Youth – the Next Generation of Change-Makers Last month, the By Youth For Youth (BYFY) Committee – a collaborative program through the Dane County Youth Commission, United

Highlights from the CEO Roundtable with Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy More than 60 Lead United members and United Way donors gathered to learn from Lisa Barton, President and CEO of

Participate in the Women United Brunch Silent Auction We are excited to host a silent auction as part of this year’s Women United Brunch! More than 70 local businesses, volunteers

Reimagining Support for Students – With You by Our Side. They are not just students — they are our future leaders, artists, scientists and changemakers. But right now, hundreds of

Introducing our 2025 CommunityCampaign Chair: Kim Sponem We’re excited to announce Kim Sponem as this year’s Community Campaign Chair! Kim has been CEO/President of Summit Credit Union since 2002 –

ChampioningChangeThrough Volunteerism Volunteers transform communities. And at United Way, we know that building community well-being is a team project. That’s why we’re always working to engage community members, nonprofit partners

Investing in our Plan for Community Well-Being The $17.3 million generously donated by our community in 2024 is already hard at work in our community! In January, United Way’s Board

Thank You for Your Generosity in 2024! Thanks to more than 13,000 individuals and nearly 500 businesses in Dane County, we were able to raise $17.3 million during our 2024

The Power of Caring. Working for All. In Action When in crisis, it’s challenging to know where to go for help. And, with so many opportunities to help, it’s not

United Way of Dane County 211 is Here to Help, 24/7 At United Way, we know that an internet search doesn’t always cut it in times of crisis. And we’re

Power of Caring. Working for All. In Action. At United Way of Dane County, we know that when more individuals have jobs earning family-sustaining wages and safe and affordable housing,

Join us for Community Celebration on February 25! Join us to celebrate The Power of Caring. Working for All! We couldn’t do our important work without the support of our