United Way of Dane County

"Good philanthropy is good business, and good business is good philanthropy... United Way was crucial for building my local network. The number one place for me to get connected to people and business leaders was with United Way of Dane County." - Mike Victorson, CEO, M3 Insurance   Thank you to Mike Victorson, Jackson LeRoy and the team at M3 Insurance for hosting last month’s Leadership Spotlight. Your insights, expertise and engagement created a thought-provoking and inspiring experience for all who attended. We’re grateful for your partnership and leadership in building a stronger Dane County. #PowerofCaringWorkingforAll

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today, we honor the Native peoples of this land, especially the Ho-Chunk Nation, whose ancestral home is Dane County. We’re grateful for the strength, resilience and contributions of Indigenous communities that continue to shape a vibrant, thriving Dane County. #PowerofCaringWorkingforAll #indigenouspeoplesday #unitedwaydanecounty

Sign up to host a Toys for Tots Donation Drive at your company - https://lnkd.in/eG4r7etN We're excited to partner with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program for the fifth consecutive year to bring toys to families in Dane County. Now we’re inviting local companies to join us in making this holiday season brighter for children in our community! Get involved by hosting a toy drive, donating toys or volunteering. Together, we can bring joy and hope to families who need it most. #PowerofCaringWorkingforAll #ToysforTots WKOW-ABC 27

Join Lead United for their annual signature event -- a fun evening of great bites and even greater impact.

💛 Thank you, Dane County, for your heart, your generosity and your belief that when we come together, we can change lives. Every act of kindness — every dollar donated, every hour volunteered — helps create lasting change for children, families and individuals right here at home. We’re honored to be part of a global United Way movement dedicated to building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #PowerofCaringWorkingforAll

United Way of Dane County thanks the We Energies Foundation for their generous grant for Reducing School Mobility (RSM). The Reducing School Mobility collaborative, led by United Way of Dane County since 2014, exists to prevent families with school-aged children from becoming homeless. The program helps families at risk of losing their housing remain stable and ensures children can avoid disruptive school moves that harm their education. RSM is a partnership between United Way of Dane County, Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin (CAC), Stoughton Area Resource Team (START) and WayForward Resources. Since it began, RSM has helped 1,140 families with 2,837 children to remain stable in their housing and schools. #PowerofCaringWorkingforAll

Form a team and compete in our annual LINCtoberfest – Cornhole/Bags tournament! Register today - https://lnkd.in/ehkZ2EbH!

Sign up to host a Toys for Tots Donation Drive - https://lnkd.in/eG4r7etN We're partnering with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program for the fifth consecutive year to bring toys to families in Dane County. Now we’re inviting local companies to join us in making this holiday season brighter for children in our community! Get involved by hosting a toy drive, donating toys or volunteering. Together, we can bring joy and hope to families who need it most. #PowerofCaringWorkingforAll #ToysforTots WKOW-ABC 27

At United Way, we help young people realize their full potential by breaking down barriers to success. Through our Plan for Community Well-Being Youth Opportunity impact area and partnerships like the Children’s Dyslexia Center (CDC), we foster the skills and confidence students need to succeed. One recent graduate shared how the program opened new doors for her: "Once I started in the CDC program, I realized that I had the option to learn how to live with dyslexia and grow my skills in reading and writing… I realized there was a whole world of excitement and imagery waiting for me within the pages of books.” She graduated with a 3.7 GPA, was part of National Honor Society and takes with her the love for learning. We’re proud to invest in strategies and programs that improve lives and foster a future where every young person can realize their dreams.