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UNITED WAY OF DUNN COUNTY: YOUR UNITED WAY

United Way of Dunn County creates unique solutions to issues in our community. With citizen support and input we join with our community partners to address the human care issues that matter most. Thoughtful planning and results-driven approaches make every contribution count. Live better, Live United.

NEWS & UPDATES

New Menomonie Office as of May 1, 2024!

New Menomonie Office as of May 1, 2024!

United Way is happy to announce that we will have an office in the old courthouse building (City of Menomonie offices). Please call ahead for an appointment. 800 Wilson Ave.Suite 51Menomonie, WI 54751  Office almost ready to go.

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THANK YOU XCEL!

THANK YOU XCEL!

Thank you Xcel Energy for your ENERGIZING 2023 campaign and providing United Way with such a generous gift! Your $9700 donation will go back into our community to help us tackle challenges in the areas of health, education and financial stability. We are grateful for...

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Join us for Empty Bowls on April 6th!

Join us for Empty Bowls on April 6th!

Would you like to help raise much needed funds for Stepping Stones, a vital nonprofit that helps put food on local tables and roofs over local heads? Come get a bowl! Empty Bowls is a key fundraiser, and it's right around the corner: Saturday, April 6 at Menomonie...

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2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Nearing Completion!

2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Nearing Completion!

In 2019, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was conducted in Dunn County. This CHNA led to Health Dunn Right and 5 Action Teams being created. UWDC VP, Luisa Gerasimo, who is employed by the University of Wisconsin Madison, Division of Extension and works in...

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Happy New Year! Happy 2024!

Happy New Year! Happy 2024!

Did you know that the United Way of Dunn County has been 100% volunteer board-run for the past 8 months? We thank the board, volunteers, and generous donors who have helped us work through a complicated time. In 2024, we hope our community will help us celebrate new...

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Congratulations, Britt!

Congratulations, Britt!

Britt Nordquist, current Secretary of the United Way of Dunn County’s board, was recognized with a $2,500 donation from 3M. 3M recognizes that her service with a local nonprofit board is a great way to give back to the community. 3M is proud to recognize Ms....

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OUR BOARD

The United Way of Dunn County is governed by a group of community citizens with the best interests of the organization at heart.  If you are interested in volunteering through Board Membership, please call 715-231-3066.  

Board Officers

Tim Bartels - President

Luisa Gerasimo - VP,  President Elect

Kim Lehmann - Treasurer

Britt Nordquist - Secretary

Board of Directors

Karl Andersen, Andersen Windows

Tim Bartels, Xcel Energy

Luisa Gerasimo, UW Madison - Extension Dunn County

Tom Hallgren, Pepin Co. Human Services

Shanda Henning, School District of Menomonie Area

Kim Lehmann, Westconsin Credit Union

Britt Nordquist, 3M Menomonie

Shellee Pechmiller, Bill's Distributing

Lisa Traxler, Inside Out Transformations, Mary Kay 

Volunteers posing with bikes to donate

Interested in the 2024 Day of Caring?

Traditionally this day engaged employee-sponsored groups and individual volunteers to tackle volunteer projects all over the community.  Watch this space for a wider than ever event coming this fall. We hope your company or organization will sign up! 

 

GET HELP NOW - United Way Provides 211 Services!

When you need help and don't know where to turn, 211 is your one-stop connection to services like food and utility assistance, housing, mental health services and crisis intervention, elder care, disaster services, substance abuse help, and much more.

Services are free and confidential. Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

  • CALL 211 to speak to a representative (dial 877-947-2211 if you have a non-715 area code)
  • TEXT your zip code to 898211
  • SEARCH the online database to access more than 10,000 different statewide programs and services

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