Community Campaign - United Way of Dane County

The Power of Many.
Working for All.
Be a part of it.

individuals with low incomes are insured with our HealthConnect premium subsidy program, improving health care outcomes and reducing community costs.

18% had no previous health coverage.

Health insurance improves access to health care. Early identification of dental, behavioral and physical health problems leads to less expensive treatment and improved patient outcomes.

The Power of Many. Working for All.
Be a part of it.

United Way brings our community together in strength to address Dane County’s greatest needs. As we are experiencing racial unrest, an economic downturn and a pandemic, this is more important than ever.

In place of our traditional in-person “Community Kickoff” in August, we will offer monthly opportunities to learn more about community issues, participate in remote or socially distanced volunteer opportunities and support the well-being of our neighbors for the remainder of the year. As in the past, we will celebrate our community’s generosity and impact at Community Celebration in March 2021.

October 2020

Today

Your gift is needed now, more than ever, to ensure the well-being of our neighbors. Your gift will be strategically invested into effective, research-based programs to promote equity and advance education, income and health — the building blocks of well-being.

Your charitable donation to United Way is tax deductible. Due to the CARES Act, a new $300 deduction is available for those who donate by December 31, 2020 and take the standard deduction on their 2020 taxes.

Centennial Conversations

December

Working for All Webinar Series:
Health
Join us to take a deeper dive into United Way’s work focused on Health.

Today

Holiday Wish List
Help spread holiday cheer! Find donation requests and volunteer opportunities for local nonprofits during the holiday season.

Ongoing

Virtual Volunteering
Provide essential services to our community from anywhere.

Supporting Health in our Community

In 2020, United Way is investing nearly $4.2 million into healthcare in Dane County. These funds support programming to ensure access to healthcare, behavioral and mental health treatment for students and fall-prevention services for older adults.

The holiday season is fast approaching. Add the stress caused by the pandemic, economic crisis and ongoing racial unrest, and there’s no doubt many of us may be struggling. That’s why it’s crucial to make mental health a priority. Our new 211 mental health guided search can lead you to the help you need. You’re not alone.

Mental Health Guided Search

When a local woman found herself unable to afford a crucial medication in the midst of the pandemic, she reached out to one of our partner agencies for help. They were able to quickly get her the financial assistance she needed so that she could rest easy, knowing her health was once again in her hands.

Upcoming Events

Join us to learn, volunteer and more!

December

Working for All Webinar Series: Community Well-Being
Join us to take a deeper dive into United Way’s work. Topic to be announced in November.

March 2021

Community Celebration
Celebrate The Power of Many, Working for All! This event recognizes the important contributions of donors, volunteers and our corporate and nonprofit partners. The program will feature campaign awards, community volunteer awards and stories about how your gifts of time, talent and treasure make a difference.