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Anti-Racism Statement

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County unequivocally denounces racism and ethnic discrimination in all its forms because it undermines the well-being and vitality of our communities and is in direct opposition to what it means to Live United. Read more...

Current Happenings

Ways you can help make an impact in our community.

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2023 Campaign Closing Highlights

2023's Community Campaign closing took place at The Grain Exchange on December 19 with a festive celebration.

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Philanthropic 5 Awards

Nominate a leader in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who is making extraordinary commitments to our local nonprofit community.

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Project LEAD Class of Fall 2023

Project LEAD

This program is designed to prepare emerging and current leaders in our diverse community for leadership roles on nonprofit boards and committees. Applications are currently be accepted for the spring program.

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Diversity Leadership Society: Resource Fair

Join the Diversity Leadership Society at the Sherman Phoenix for a Resource Fair featuring organizations centered on three strategies: education, transportation, and involvement in the justice system.

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LINC to Leadership: BluTender

LINC members invite you to connect with other Donor Networks members at this mix and mingle event for a good cause!

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Living United: Key Initiatives


In partnership with our community, we creating are creating lasting change in these focus areas.


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Safe & Stable Homes: Ending Family Homelessness

Supporting programs that will end family homelessness in our region.

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Empowering Minds

Supports school-based youth mental health services and resources.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement

Supports programs that reduce barriers for individuals to obtain permanent employment with a livable wage.

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Techquity

Connects job seekers, students, and others to computers and internet access to ensure everyone has the technology to succeed in our digital world.

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Voices United Blog

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From Packing to the First Day of School: How the Backpack Coalition Helps Local Students Succeed

Learn what happens to donated backpacks and school supplies through the eyes of our Backpack Coalition and one distribution hub, Waukesha Food Pantry, in Waukesha County.

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How Techquity’s Digital Skills Training Recently Helped Waukesha Residents

The digital skills training, “Cyber Security Basics,” helped to teach residents how to navigate the internet safely.

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Fifth Cohort of Racial Equity Fund Investments Announced

Meet the Black- and Brown-led partner agencies selected to receive the fifth round of grants for Racial Equity Fund Investments.

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Why Do You Love to Volunteer with United Way?

We learned from some of our best partners why volunteering is important to them.

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The Power of the Community Fund

Community Fund Investments support 220-plus programs at over 110 local nonprofit agency partners who are making an impact on the health, education, and financial stability of everyone in our four-country region.
 

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