Gratitude Report
2024
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
In the Fox Cities, community is more than just a word. It’s a promise we make to each other. At United Way Fox Cities, we believe in the power of that promise. Thanks to your generosity, we’re building a stronger, more caring community where every person can reach their full potential.
This Gratitude Report is a celebration of you: our donors, partners, and volunteers, who make lasting change possible. Your support helps families meet their basic needs, gives children more opportunities to grow, and ensures individuals can find help when they need it most.
As you explore the report, we hope you feel connected to what we’ve accomplished together. Every number represents a neighbor whose life has been touched by your kindness and commitment to a better future for all.
UNITED FOR IMPACT
IN 2024, MORE THAN
WAS INVESTED IN OUR COMMUNITY
A year of opening doors to opportunity. When a parent can change their baby’s diaper without worrying how they’ll afford the next one — that’s what support feels like. When a ride gets someone to their first day at a new job, or a counseling session helps a teen finally breathe easier—that’s what difference looks like. These numbers tell a story of a community that shows up for one another.
Our total community investment of $6.3 million includes funding distributed through partner nonprofit agencies as well as donor-designated gifts, made possible by generous contributions to the annual United Way Fox Cities community campaign.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS THROUGH PARTNER AGENCIES
(Hover over the icon boxes to see the investment amount and number of programs.)
HEALTH
$2.4M
EDUCATION
$2.3M
FINANCIAL STABILITY
$1.1M
A YEAR OF OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY
When a parent can change their baby’s diaper without worrying how they’ll afford the next one, that’s what support feels like. When a ride gets someone to their first day at a new job, or a counseling session helps a teen finally breathe easier—that’s what difference looks like. These numbers tell a story of a community that shows up for one another.
KIMBERLY-CLARK EASTERN WISCONSIN DIAPER BANK
In 2024, United Way Fox Cities and Jake’s Network of Hope came together to co-operate our Diaper Banks under one roof. What started as a shared commitment to serve evolved into the Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank. The numbers shown include both.
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1,057,625 Disposable diapers distributed
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267 Average number of children's diaper needs met with cloth diapers.
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7,763 Average number of children receiving diapers per month. Approximately 21,160 annually.
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608 Average number of people receiving period supplies monthly. Approximately 7,300 annually.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Mental health—especially youth mental health—is one of the fastest-growing areas of need in our community. Backed by local data and rising demand, United Way Fox Cities is prioritizing funding for counseling, peer support, and prevention services.
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11,373 Total people.
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63% of total people were youth
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28,722 Total counseling sessions
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7,352 Other support sessions
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| Program | Clients | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley – Youth & Family Counseling | 1,587 | 2,637 |
| Catholic Charities – Mental Health Counseling | 225 | 896 |
| Family Services – The Counseling Clinic | 274 | 2,575 |
| Family Services – PATH for Students | 251 | 3,114 |
| REACH Counseling Services | 320 | 5,470 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center – Mental Health Counseling | 1,218 | 10,320 |
| Catalpa Health – PATH for Students | 358 | 3,710 |
| Other Mental Health Support | ||
| Catalpa Health – System of Care Case Management | 512 | 1,602 |
| NAMI Fox Valley – Education & Support | 2,494 | 340 |
| Friendship Place – Peer and Recreational Support | 670 | 302 |
| Community Outreach Center (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley) | 177 | 344 |
| Center for Grieving Children (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley) | 313 | 723 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center – Wellness Screen | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley – Youth & Family Case Management | 1,244 | 2,311 |
A STRONG START FOR BABIES & CHILDREN
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8,146 Total children
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| Partner Organization | Children |
|---|---|
| Family Services – Home Visitation | 90 |
| Family Services – Family Wellness Program | 155 |
| Family Resource Center of the Fox Valley | 200 families |
| Valley Packaging Industries – Early Intervention | 510 |
| Fox West YMCA – Childcare | 497 |
| Appleton YMCA – Childcare | 507 |
| Bridges Child Enrichment Center | 272 |
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Reach Out and Read (Catalpa Health, ThedaCare Physicians Pediatrics, and Mosaic Family Health) |
4,900 |
| Child Care Resource & Referral – Family Child Care Navigation | 443 |
| Partnership Community Health Center – Family Support Programs | 350 prenatal clients / 219 children |
| SOAR Fox Cities – Birth to Five Support | 3 |
TRANSPORTATION
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21,616 Total clients
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25,022 Total rides
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| Partner Organization | Clients |
|---|---|
| Connector (Forward Service Corporation) | 18,570 |
| NAHBRS Shuttle (NAHBRS) | 1,435 |
| Ride United (United Way Fox Cities) | 726 |
| Valley Transit II – Dial-A-Ride | 547 |
| Making the Ride Happen (Lutheran Social Services) | 338 |
VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION
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801 Hours
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| Partner Organization | Hours |
|---|---|
| REACH Counseling Services | 284 |
| Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs | 429 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | 40 |
| CASA of the Fox Cities | 48 |
THANK YOU DIFFERENCE MAKERS!
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