Your United Way raises and distributes funds to health and human service agencies and programs. We know that when we all work together toward the same goal, we can achieve more effective results. That means your gift reaches more people and has more impact. Your United Way gift will help meet community needs like:

• Steering children away from drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, and juvenile delinquency.
• Providing food, shelter, and clothing to individuals and families in need.
• Providing adults with one-to-one literacy tutoring and families with literacy education to break the inter-generational cycle of illiteracy.
• Giving youth a safe, positive place to go after school and during summer break.
• Enhancing senior nutrition programs and senior education.
• Youth mentoring and leadership programs.
• Providing pregnant moms resources for pregnancy and newborn success.
• Helping individuals and families learn about budgets and financial counseling.

More than 90 cents out of every dollar raised is used for programming and initiatives that directly benefit our community. An independent audit of United Way’s finances is conducted each year by a local accounting firm.

When you give to the United Way of Dunn County, your donation stays here unless you ask us to direct it otherwie.  The United Way Board of Director’s restrict their contributions to cover United Way Worldwide membership expenses, which are 1% of our total revenue raised.  

You do. United Way is governed by volunteers who live in Dunn and Pepin County. They decide which programs should receive support, how much each initiative should receive and how United Way is involved in the community.  United Way of Dunn County is currently lead by the board of directors. Staffing costs are kept at a minimum, so that we can have even more impact in our community.  This work would not be possible without volunteers.

You may not use any services now, but can you be sure you never will? Look at the range of services provided by United Way program partners. Most of us, or one of our family members, will utilize at least one of them sometime in our lives. As community members, we need to work together to make our community stronger. United Way Program Partners or Member Agencies, are meeting the needs of thousands of people in our area. United Way does not only provide programs for those who are struggling, but also for those who are seeking a sense of community and enrichment of skills. 

United Way of Dunn County does not operate direct service programs.  We provide access and information about services available.  

Perhaps he went to an agency that did not provide the services he needed, or perhaps he did not qualify for services under that agency’s guidelines. Most agencies refer individuals they cannot help, to agencies that can.  If you call 2-1-1, a resource specialist on the line can help put you in touch with the information you need.  

No one can tell you how much to give. Only you can decide. United Way respects your right to choose what you give. Many people give one hour’s pay per month. Remember, your one-time pledge will be spread to deserving community programs, so please give it the consideration it deserves. 

United Way offers one-time giving opportunities or recurring gifts by credit/check card online.  Employee giving campaigns are a great way to give.  Does your employer offer employee giving?  Even $1 per paycheck can yield incredible results in our community!