United Way Fox Cities

April Rise & Thrive Event
2025-04-29 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join us for our new monthly gathering where we discuss important issues in our community. It’s a great opportunity to learn, share, and connect with others who care about the Fox Cities. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and start your day making a difference!
This Month’s Topic:
How 211 serves as a barometer of community needs
April 29, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Coffee starts at 7:45 a.m.

United Way Fox Cities
1455 Midway Rd
Menasha, WI

Champion Social Hour
2025-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Mondo! on the River, 425 W Water St., Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Calling all Campaign Champions!
Join us on Thursday, May 1 for a celebration of the 2024 Campaign and a kickoff to the 2025 Campaign.
Please stop by as your schedule allows!
Location: Mondo! on the River
Time: From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
RSVP HERE

May Rise & Thrive
2025-05-28 08:00 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join Us for Our Monthly Caffeinated Community Conversation
Our Rise & Thrive event is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation – to learn, share, and connect with others who care about the Fox Cities as we discuss important issues in our community. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and start your day making a difference!
This Month’s Topic: Mental Health & Belonging: What does a healthy community feel like?
RSVP HERE

2025 Campaign Kickoff
2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
Join us for our 2025 Campaign Kickoff!
Date: Tuesday, June 10
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
RSVP HERE

June Rise & Thrive
2025-06-24 08:00 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join Us for Our Monthly Caffeinated Community Conversation
Our Rise & Thrive event is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation – to learn, share, and connect with others who care about the Fox Cities as we discuss important issues in our community. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and start your day making a difference!
This month’s topic: A Place to Call Home: A community conversation on housing in the Fox Cities
RSVP HERE

LEAD United Volunteering: Feeding America
2025-07-17 12:30 - 15:30 | Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, 2911 W Evergreen Dr, Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
Help LEAD United sort food at Feeding America on Thursday, July 17 from 12:30 – 3:30 PM!
Volunteers will participate in a packaging, labeling, or sorting initiative. This will range from repackaging bulk product into family-friendly sized portions, packing a meal box for one of our specialty programs, or quality checking donated items before they reach our local food pantries.
Register below. Please note that you’ll be asked to log in or create a login to register for this event.
Register HERE

July Rise & Thrive
2025-07-29 08:00 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join Us for Our Monthly Caffeinated Community Conversation
Our Rise & Thrive event is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation – to learn, share, and connect with others who care about the Fox Cities as we discuss important issues in our community. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and start your day making a difference!
This Month’s Topic: Making Ends Meet: Reflections on financial well-being in our community
RSVP HERE

LEAD United Volunteering: Habitat for Humanity
2025-08-05 08:00 - 16:00 | WI
Join LEAD United in assisting with a Habitat for Humanity build on Tuesday, August 5! Shifts are available from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Register below!
Please note that you’ll be asked to log in or create a login to register for this event.
Register HERE

Day of Caring
2025-09-17 | WI
United Way Fox Cities’ Day of Caring is a day dedicated to giving back to the Fox Cities community. Throughout the day, volunteers support numerous organizations with various projects and ongoing community needs.
Day of Caring is open to both individuals and corporate groups. Please CLICK HERE to view project details and registration information. Please note that group sizes are limited to the needs of our partner organizations.

October Rise & Thrive- Morning Edition
2025-10-28 07:30 - 08:30 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Rise & Thrive is a meaningful time to connect and talk about the issues shaping life in the Fox Cities. These conversations are casual, connected, and eye-opening; they shine a light on the very needs your generosity helps address.
So far this year, we’ve explored mental health and belonging, housing, and financial well-being for ALICE households. Each gathering has sparked new perspectives and a stronger sense of what we can accomplish together.

This Month’s Topic:
Hunger in Our Community: Feeding Hope
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

October Rise & Thrive- Afternoon Edition
2025-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | LEAVEN, 175 Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI, 54952, United States
Rise & Thrive is a meaningful time to connect and talk about the issues shaping life in the Fox Cities. These conversations are casual, connected, and eye-opening; they shine a light on the very needs your generosity helps address.
So far this year, we’ve explored mental health and belonging, housing, and financial well-being for ALICE households. Each gathering has sparked new perspectives and a stronger sense of what we can accomplish together.

This Month’s Topic:
Hunger in Our Community: Feeding Hope
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

LEAD United: Mental Health Deep Dive Day
2025-11-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Catalpa Health, 4635 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Join LEAD United for a full-day deep dive into the realities of mental health in the Fox Cities.
LEAD United is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of the next generation of rising leaders who are passionate about creating a brighter future. Through four core pillars—advocacy, fundraising, investing, and volunteering—LEAD United provides members with opportunities to build meaningful connections, make a tangible impact, and gain hands-on experience in addressing critical community issues. With mental well-being as its 2025 focus area, LEAD United will empower participants to use their voices, networks, and skills to bring meaningful change to the Fox Cities.
Learn more about the Deep Dive Day and RSVP HERE!

LEAD United: Holiday Cheer Volunteering
2025-11-20 16:00 - 18:30 | SECURA Insurance Co., 1500 Mutual Way, Neenah, 54956, United States
Volunteer with LEAD United!

Join LEAD United on Thursday, November 20 to help prepare desserts for YouthGo’s Thanksgiving meal and tie-blankets for Community Clothes Closet’s PajamaRama event.
Where: SECURA Insurance Co., 1500 Mutual Way, Neenah, WI 54956
When: Thursday, November 20 from 4:00 – 6:30 PM.
RSVP HERE

December Rise & Thrive & Diaper Repack- Morning
2025-12-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank, 110 N Kensington Dr., Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Join Us for Our Monthly Caffeinated Community Conversation & a Diaper Repack

Rise & Thrive is a meaningful time to connect and talk about the issues shaping life in the Fox Cities. These conversations are casual, connected, and eye-opening; they shine a light on the very needs your generosity helps address.

So far this year, we’ve explored mental health and belonging, housing, financial well-being, and hunger in our community. Each gathering has sparked new perspective and a stronger sense of what we can accomplish together.

This Month’s Topic:
Diaper Need in Our Community: Meeting a Basic Need

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
This Rise & Thrive will feature conversation and a diaper repack
a light breakfast will be served

RSVP HERE

December Rise & Thrive & Diaper Repack- Lunch
2025-12-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank, 110 N Kensington Dr., Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Join Us for Our Monthly Caffeinated Community Conversation & a Diaper Repack

Rise & Thrive is a meaningful time to connect and talk about the issues shaping life in the Fox Cities. These conversations are casual, connected, and eye-opening; they shine a light on the very needs your generosity helps address.

So far this year, we’ve explored mental health and belonging, housing, financial well-being, and hunger in our community. Each gathering has sparked new perspective and a stronger sense of what we can accomplish together.

This Month’s Topic:
Diaper Need in Our Community: Meeting a Basic Need

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This Rise & Thrive will feature conversation and a diaper repack
a light lunch will be served

RSVP HERE

Trivia for Good: A DJ Trivia Night Benefitting the Fox Cities
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St., Appleton, WI, 54913, United States
Enjoy an evening of friendly competition while strengthening the Fox Cities!

Every ticket supports households in our community, helping people access what they need to thrive – from stable housing and early learning programs to mental health care.
Pack a care-kit at the door to support local caregivers, then play DJ trivia! Fun Pros will host rounds of general trivia, challenging your knowledge of music, movies, TV, sports, science, geography, and more in a fun and interactive format.
Stick around for raffle baskets, a 50/50 drawing, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar throughout the night.

When: Wednesday, December 3 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Holidays Pub & Grill in Appleton | 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54913

Tickets: $25 per ticket, teams of up to 4 people
If you sign up on your own, we’ll match you with a great team. You can also play as an individual.

Register by Friday, November 28.

This event is powered by LEAD United, an engagement group focused on growing the next generation of changemakers. Your night out creates lasting impact through United Way Fox Cities.
REGISTER HERE

LEAD United Volunteering @ Pillars Adult & Family Shelter
2026-02-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Pillars Adult & Family Shelter, 400 N Division St., Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Volunteer with LEAD United!
Join us in refreshing the Pillars Adult and Family Shelter!
We will be painting common areas and helping to brighten and refresh the space. Every bit of help makes a difference!
Wednesday, February 11
Two-hour shifts are from 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM to noon, or noon to 2:00 PM.
Sign up for one shift or as many as you are able!
RSVP HERE

February Rise & Thrive: A 211 Day Conversation
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Batley’s Grill & Bar, 1010 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Join United Way Fox Cities for a special Rise & Thrive gathering in honor of 211 Day!
This month, we’re changing things up and meeting at Batley’s Grill & Bar for a casual afternoon conversation focused on 211 and the many ways it is a key point of connection for help and hope.
Enjoy Batley’s 211 Day specials during the event.
Come for the conversation, stay for the connection, and celebrate a service that shows up for our community every day.

RSVP HERE

2025 Campaign Celebration
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Best Western Premier Bridgewood Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Please join us for our 2025 Campaign Celebration!
Each year, we take time to celebrate the outstanding people and workplaces who rise to meet our community’s greatest needs. We’ll celebrate our successes, present awards, and highlight the power of our community!
Thursday, March 5
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Program 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Neenah
RSVP HERE!

March Rise & Thrive
2026-03-25 08:00 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join us for our March Rise & Thrive event!
Wednesday, March 25
8:00 – 9:00 a.m., coffee starts at 7:45 a.m.
United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Road, Menasha
RSVP HERE

April Rise & Thrive
2026-04-22 08:00 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join us for our April Rise & Thrive event!
Wednesday, April 22
8:00 – 9:00 a.m., coffee starts at 7:45 a.m.
United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Road, Menasha
RSVP HERE

May Rise & Thrive
2026-05-27 08:00 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Join us for our May Rise & Thrive event!
Wednesday, May 27
8:00 – 9:00 a.m., coffee starts at 7:45 a.m.
United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Road, Menasha
RSVP HERE
