News
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Seventeen local companies are taking the lead as Pacesetters in the 2015 United Way campaign. These organizations energize the community by getting an early start on raising funds and awareness. Pacesetter campaigns run through October.
“We are thrilled to have four times…
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The 2014 Community Health Survey commissioned by Aurora Health Care, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin found that drugs and alcohol, chronic diseases, and mental health were the top health concerns in Washington County.…
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
United Way of Washington County presented Michael Bloedorn with the Clifford A. & Elizabeth M. Nelson Volunteer Leadership Award at the Champions of Change volunteer awards event on June 24.
The Clifford A. & Elizabeth M. Nelson Volunteer Leadership Award was…
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Tom and Pat Strachota have stepped forward to build on past successes and lead United Way of Washington County’s 2015 fundraising campaign.
Tom is the General Manager of Dairyland Seed Co., Inc. near Kewaskum, and Pat is the former Majority Leader of the Wisconsin State…
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Billboards, newspaper ads, help wanted signs—job openings are posted all over Washington County. So why are employers struggling to hire and retain qualified employees?
That’s the question local volunteers have been working to answer.
In partnership with Washington County…
Thursday, March 19, 2015
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one in 10 American adults don't take their medications as prescribed, simply because they can't afford them. The consequences of non-adherence include worsening medical condition, increased health care costs, and even…
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
United Way of Washington County announced today that they exceeded their $1.3 million fundraising goal, raising $1,305,892 during the 2014 campaign. This year’s total is $71,876 greater than the organization’s previous record of $1,234,016 which was raised in 2013.“We are…
Monday, December 22, 2014
Revolution Capital Group acquired Maysteel LLC last December. Part of the transaction included a three-year community reinvestment agreement totaling $150,000. Maysteel announced the dispersal of their first $50,000 community investment, which is being divided between three…
Friday, October 24, 2014
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE
As part of their Mobilizing Communities business model, United Way of Washington County is initiating a new community investment prioritization process. For 2016, United Way will provide sustained annual funding for programs that impact…