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Photo of 2023 United Way Co-Chairs consisting of volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Leaders of our local Boys and Girls Club are joining forces to serve as United Way of Washington County’s 2023 campaign co-chairs.  Jay Fisher: Boys & Girls Club Jay Shambeau: City of West Bend Robb Steiner: Steiner Electric  Sarah Szukalski: Jeff’s Spirits on Main…
Close up image of the 2022 United Way Team Celebration program with volunteers in the background.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
United Way of Washington County raised $1,877,694 for the 2022 campaign. This fundraising total once again tops our previous record, set in 2021 by more than 4%! “Thank you Washington County,” stated Randy Averill, campaign co-chair. “We couldn’t have reached new heights…
An image with red and blue lines that says 2-1-1 in the middle.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Everyone knows about 9-1-1. But fewer people know about 211, the nationwide service for non-emergency life challenges. The kind everyone faces at some point in their lives, when you have no idea where to turn but sure could use some extra help. Funded in part by local…
Friday, November 18, 2022
We’ve all experienced it. Unprecedented changes in our world these last couple years. We’ve walked through numerous crises that have left many communities and families vulnerable and challenged to meet their basic needs. But that’s where the United Way of Washington County…
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The United Way of Washington County is proud to announce that volunteer past presidents of the Kettle Moraine YMCA are joining forces to serve as United Way of Washington County’s 2022 campaign co-chairs. The YMCA Legacy Team Co-Chairs include: Randy Averill, Legacy Advisor…
The words "Summer of United We Dine" with chef's hat, silverware and blue graphics of food.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
United Way of Washington County is excited to announce a Summer of United We Dine! Local restaurants are partnering with United Way to donate a portion of their sales on specific dates to the 2022 campaign. These proceeds will benefit 31 local programs that address critical…
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The United Way of Washington County is THRILLED to once again announce a record-breaking campaign. Our 2021 campaign proved to be our most challenging yet, which is why we are incredibly humbled to announce we raised $1,800,795, exceeding the fundraising goal of $1.8…
Friday, November 19, 2021
Once again, in lieu of our annual Leaders in Giving celebration event, our 2021 Team Froedtert campaign chairs are providing a video message to our Leadership and Legacy donors. It takes a special type of person to give at the Leadership Level — someone who truly cares…
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
A team of Froedtert Health leaders will serve as United Way of Washington County’s 2021 campaign co-chairs.  Allen Ericson: President, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert Community Hospital locations Shelly Waala: Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief…