The Power of Many. Working for All.

For every dollar donated through United Way, the return is more than six times in total community impact. Together, more families maximize their potential, more people provide help where it’s needed most and more generosity is unleashed for the common good.

Our Mission

Unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives.

Our Vision

United Way of Dane County will be a catalyst for inclusion and systemic change to address the needs of our community.

Thanks to you, We made a big impact in 2022!

We are so proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish together over the past 100 years – but there’s still so much work to be done. This year is a special opportunity to celebrate this incredible milestone while also ensuring another century of impact and innovation for our community. Click below for ways that you can give, advocate and volunteer.

Early Childhood

The impact on local families participating in Early Childhood programming in 2022:

1 %

of kids achieved developmental milestones while in programming
with their families
(100 children aged 0-5)

1

families reported improved
parent-child interaction and/or
increased parenting
knowledge

Education

The impact on local families participating in Education programming in 2022:

1 %

saw improved academic performance
(182 students grades K-5)

1 %

graduated high school in Dane County
(253 students)

Income

The impact on local families participating in Income programming in 2022:

1 %

maintained housing and
avoided eviction
(1,861 individuals)

1

gained employment at $15+/hour,
with a total of 1,051 completing employment training

Health

The impact on local families participating in Health programming in 2022:

1 %

saw improved health outcomes
in programs that address the
needs of BIPOC communities
(3,645 individuals)

1 %

saw improved outcomes
in maternal-child
health programs
(1,017 individuals)

Sometimes an internet search doesn’t cut it. United Way 211 is here to help you navigate those tough issues. We’re available 24/7 and offer free, confidential assistance. Every day we connect people with local programs and services that can help. Find help today.

Get Help

No one is immune to hard times; with United Way’s 211 you can feel confident that you are not alone in your time of need. Call or click today and get connected to the most comprehensive database of resources in Dane County.

Thank You to Our Generous Centennial Champions

Leading the way in fueling vital resources and inspiring others to give.
Thank you to our generous corporate partners who are supporting a matching challenge fund during our Centennial Campaign! Their investment in our Community Resource Hubs – United Way 211 and United Way Volunteer Resource Center – will further increase United Way’s ability to innovate and be a catalyst for change for the next century.

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