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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

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2025 Community Campaign

Join us this fall in raising $56 million to end family homelessness, reduce barriers to employment, bridge the digital divide, and support teen mental wellness.

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Key Initiatives

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


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Safe & Stable Homes

Our goal: End family homelessness in our entire four-county footprint by 2025.

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Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds

Our goal: Empowering Minds Schools will elevate the mental wellness of 21,000 high school students by 2030.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement

Our goal: 15,000 people will be ready to start stable careers having overcome key employment barriers by 2029.

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Techquity

Our goal: We will provide 50,000 computers to people who need them across our four counties by 2027.

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Current Happenings

Ways you can help make an impact in our community.


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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Impact Based Funding

United Way is rolling out an updated funding model called Impact Based Funding.

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2025 Community Campaign

United Way’s 2025 Community Campaign runs now through December with a fundraising goal of $56 million.

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Give & Win Sweepstakes

Each year during our community campaign, United Way offers you some extra incentive to give!

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Linda McFerrin African American Nonprofit Leadership Award

This award annually recognizes an outstanding African American nonprofit executive who has provided exemplary leadership in the community.

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Holiday Giving Tree

Join United Way and the Holiday Giving Tree program in fulfilling holiday wishes to share gifts with our neighbors who may otherwise go without.

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Executive Leadership Series

Join the Emerging Leaders for an inspiring event where professionals will hear insights from executives who are making an impact in their careers, organizations, and community.

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Women United SPREE

Support, raise awareness, and promote local women-owned businesses while raising money for United Way.

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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...

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Voices United Blog

2025 Campaign Co-Chairs With Goal

2025 Community Campaign

United Way’s 2025 Community Campaign runs now through December with a fundraising goal of $56 million.

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Leaving a Legacy of Caring: Bob Ferriday’s Commitment to Community

Thoughtful planning today can shape a brighter future. In honor of National Estate Planning Week, Bob Ferriday III explains his decision to include United Way in his estate plans, and how each of us can leave a lasting legacy for our community.

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Planting Seeds for Tomorrow: Betsy Forrest’s Legacy with United Way

Planned giving today means a healthier community tomorrow. In honor of National Estate Planning Week, Betsy Forrest explains her decision to include United Way in her estate plans, and how our legacies have the power to build a healthy community.

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Our Stories

Our Stories: Why We Support United Way

Stories have the power to open hearts and minds, to spark change, and to build bridges between people and communities. Learn why Deidra Edwards, Josh Smith, and Jacqueline Whelan support United Way as they share their stories.

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