CHANGE is achievable.
One community. Three priorities. See how United Way of Dane County is changing lives in the areas of Education, Safety and Health. Agenda for Change.
CHANGE creates opportunites.
United Way of Dane County is helping young children prepare for school and students succeed academically and graduate from high school, regardless of race.
CHANGE gives us hope.
Through Housing First, United Way of Dane County is making sure families at risk of homelessness stay safe by establishing permanent homes.
CHANGE needs you.
As an Agenda for Change volunteer, you strengthen our community and change the lives of people throughout Dane County.
CHANGE keeps us strong.
United Way's Safe and Healthy Aging initiative activates caregivers and pharmacists to help seniors avoid negative drug reactions and falls.AN EDUCATION STORY
Danielle’s two-year-old son, Will, was unable to express himself verbally, but she didn’t know why or what to do. At United Way’s Play and Learn, Danielle learned how to boost Will’s development and get him ready for kindergarten. Danielle thought teaching her two-year-old son Will, would come naturally. “Being...
A SAFETY STORY
In 2008, Michelle had to choose between paying the rent and paying for food. United Way’s Housing First program helped her family secure stable housing, rebuild her credit and learn to manage her finances. Michelle and her kids became homeless in 2008 after she lost her job. “It’s really tough...
A HEALTH STORY
Howard’s independence was suddenly threatened by a negative drug reaction and resulting fall. United Way’s Safe and Healthy Aging initiative is working to prevent medication errors and falls among Dane County adults age 65+. Howard never thought he’d have a problem with his prescriptions. For 40 years, he’d been...
WHAT'S NEW
Child Protection Summit
Child sexual abuseNot an easy topic to talk about, but the reality is it happens in our community. So what can you do to help keep our community's children safe and keep your organization a safe place for youth?
Click here to join United Way and our community's experts on May 31 to learn what you can do to keep our children and community safe.
CARING FOR OTHERS
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