Serve Better, Together.

Service is not a one-way street—there’s no limit on what you get when you give. Create a sense of belonging, achievement and humility when you serve with those you love.

Mobilizing the Caring Power Of central Minnesota

Education

We strive to provide struggling youth in Central Minnesota with the tools needed to build a successful future — from tailored teaching and mentors to meaningful after-school programs. Education is everything, and every single person’s right.

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Health

With your help, we can provide nutritious food, physical and mental health programs, homelessness assistance, fitness activities, and more to those who need it. Talk about a moving tribute.

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Financial Stability

When an individual or family needs assistance, we act as a direct link to the financial resources and programs required to help them proudly achieve independence and more importantly, a belief in themselves.

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That’s What We Do.

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The Impact Pact

Stories that pull at the heartstrings and inspiring people and causes are one thing. Tangible results and effort combined with action are what United Way of Central Minnesota is truly about. We know impact matters more than anything else. In one year, we directly and positively impacted the lives of nearly 100,000 people in our community. Together we can make that number even bigger. We promise to continue to strive towards impact every single day.

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15 Nutritious Meals for Low-Income Children During the Summer (Yes Network- Summer Lunch Program)

9 Hot Meals for Older Adults Allowing Them to Remain In Their Homes (St. Cloud Hospital - Home Delivered Meals)

3 Nights Lodging and Support for a Child or Adult Experiencing Homelessness (The Salvation Army - Emergency Shelter)

20 Hours of Emergency Childcare for a Family in a Crisis Situation (Crisis Nursery - Lutheran Social Services)

Classes for older adults to keep them independent (Third Age university)

Resource Referrals to Individuals Seeking Help for Themselves, Family or Friends (United Way 2-1-1)

Hours of individual education on budgeting and debt management (Independent Lifestyles: PROFIT)

Books Provided to Local Children to Help Them Prepare for Success in Kindergarten (Imagination Library)

Days of One-to-One Assistance for a Prekindergarten Child to Gain Reading Skills (Serve Minnesota -- Reading Corps)

Hours of Mentoring, Guidance and Support for a Child (Big Brothers Big Sisters - Mentoring for Educational Success)

Hours for children/youth with disabilities to participate in out of school activities with their peers (ARISE - Support for Children)

Households getting application assistance with SNAP and gaining access to food resources (TriCap SNAP Outreach)

Hours of Diagnostic mental assessment or therapy for a child and family (Village Family Services: Early Childhood Mental Health Program)

Hours of volunteer time helping a child or helping families get food (Greater St. Cloud Area RSVP)

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Community

Help Bring Change to: Brandon

Brandon has uncontrollable aggressive behaviors that get him in trouble with his parents as well as at the schools he attended. He’s been expelled from three separate schools. Brandon is only four years old. It was time for a change to happen for this little boy. He and his family were referred to the Village Family Service Center where they meet weekly with a therapist to help him acquire the tools and support to bring change his behavior. He’s even developing friendships. Everything is better with a friend. Brandon is Central Minnesota.

Brandon is who we’re fighting to bring change to.

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United University: Board Training

November 28, 2023

Board Training is a comprehensive training program for individuals who are interested in serving on nonprofit boards and committees in the area.
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Serve Better, Together.

Mobilizing the Caring Power Of central Minnesota

That’s What We Do.

The Impact Pact

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Help Bring Change to: Brandon

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Events

SOCK-tober!

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Gathering the Village (GTV2023)

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YLU SOCK-tober! Kickoff

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Child Care Training

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United Way Bus Pull

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Day at the Zoo

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YLU SOCK-tober! Wrap Up

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EPIC Student Event

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LIVE UNITED Essay Contest

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United University: Board Training

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