Safe at Home
Rebuilding Together Fox Valley, a valued United Way Fox Cities partner agency, works with 211 to connect callers to essential fall prevention and safe housing work. Chip Wood, Executive Director of […]
A Bright Future for Reach Out and Read
For nearly a decade, Reach Out and Read Fox Cities has been sharing the joy of reading with over 100,000 children and their families in our community. If your family […]
From Searching to Starting
211, United Way’s national helpline, is a one-stop connection to transportation, food, healthcare, legal services, and more. Nationwide, 211 responded to 15.4 million calls, texts, and chats last year – […]
The Compassionate Role of 211
*name has been changed for privacy reasons. TW: Grief and loss. Please use discretion before reading further. Every February 11 is celebrated as National 211 Day, which was established to bring […]
Derek’s New Beginning
*This client’s name has been changed to protect his privacy. People can become homeless for any number of reasons. The devastating effects of homelessness are a harsh reality in the […]
How I Left: A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Story
TW: This story mentions domestic violence, which may be distressing for some individuals. Please use discretion before reading further. As we observe Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we feel compelled to […]
A New Approach to Mental Healthcare – and it’s Working
We are ready to share some incredible strides our community has made regarding mental health – just in time for World Mental Health Day. 💚 Results are now available for […]
Breaking the Stigma: How Two Students are Fighting Period Poverty in N.E.W.
Meet Olivia and Annabelle, two Oshkosh West High School seniors that are tackling period poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. United Way’s connection with these change-makers began when Olivia volunteered with her […]
Bridging Transportation Gaps with Dial-A-Ride
Everyone in the Fox Cities should be able to get where they need to go safely and reliably. Closing transportation gaps is critical for securing employment, accessing medical care, obtaining […]
CASA Creates Connection
When a child doesn’t receive a strong start in life, CASA of the Fox Cities works to change the trajectory of their story. CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, trains […]
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