United Way Fox Cities

LINC Volunteering- February @ Catalpa Health
2024-02-20 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Catalpa Health, 4635 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Join us as we pack hygiene items into kits for clients at Catalpa Health — a pediatric outpatient mental health and wellness organization that serves as many as 9,000 children annually through clinics in Appleton, Oshkosh and surrounding schools.
After we are done packing kits, we’ll head to Buffalo Wild Wings (in the shared parking lot) for a casual happy hour.
When: Tuesday, February 20 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Where: Catalpa Health Community Room, 4635 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
RSVP below and invite a friend!
RSVP HERE!

Emerging Leaders Sips & Sweets
2024-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | United Way Fox Cities Hub, 110 N. Kensington Dr, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Do you want to impress your loved ones this spring with amazing royal iced cookies? Join us for ‘Sips & Sweets’, a private in-person decorating class taught by the Tattered Whisk, you can even bring a friend for a discounted price! An added bonus – appetizers, wine, and mingling, this event will be a lot of fun! To learn more about the Tattered Whisk, see their website here.
Date: Thursday, March 7
Time: 4:00 – 4:30 pm Arrival, sips, & snacks 4:30 – 6:30 pm Royal Icing Private Class taught by the Tattered Whisk 6:30 – 7:00 pm Wrap up and social
Location: United Way Fox Cities The Hub, located at VPI, Inc. 110 N. Kensington Dr., Appleton, WI 54915
RSVP HERE

LINC Trivia Night
2024-03-26 16:30 - 18:30 | SECURA Insurance Co., 1500 Mutual Way, Neenah, 54956, United States
Join LINC for a night of trivia. RSVP below and forward to a friend!
When: Tuesday, March 26
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Where: SECURA Insurance Companies, 1500 Mutual Way, Neenah, WI 54956
Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
RSVP HERE

LINC Social at The Hop Yard
2024-04-18 16:30 - 19:00 | Hop Yard Ale Works, 512 W Northland Ave., APPLETON, WI, 54915, United States
Join LINC at Hop Yard Ale Works for a happy hour!
When: Thursday, April 18
4:30 – 7:00 PM
Where: Hop Yard Ale Works, 512 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
RSVP below and forward to a friend!
RSVP HERE

Emerging Leaders and LINC- Literacy & Lattes
2024-04-24 07:30 - 09:00 | United Way Fox Cities Hub, 110 N. Kensington Dr, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Before your work day begins, join us and fill your cup with a morning of volunteering, conversation, a warm beverage, and tasty treats. This impactful volunteer event will help prepare and label books to be provided at the Emerging Leaders Spring into Summer Family Festival in May.

When: Wednesday, April 24 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Socializing and snacks 7:30 – 8:00 AM
Volunteering 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Please stop by as your schedule allows
Where: United Way Fox Cities Hub, 110 N. Kensington Dr., Appleton, WI 54915
RSVP HERE

Emerging Leaders- Spring into Summer Family Festival
2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00

2024 United Way Fox Cities Campaign Kickoff
2024-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Best Western Premier Bridgewood Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
United Way Fox Cities’
2024 Campaign Kickoff
Event Details
When: June 4, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Best Western Premier Bridgewood Hotel & Conference Center
1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI 54956

RSVP HERE!

Emerging Leaders Professional Development
2024-06-20 14:30 - 16:00 | DJ Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Drive, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Are you ready to unlock your full leadership potential and lead your team to greater success? We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming learning opportunity tailored specifically for Emerging Leaders like you.

In this dynamic learning opportunity, we’ll focus on crucial skills essential for your growth as a leader.

Join us and take the next step in your leadership journey. Secure your spot today and invest in your future success!
Thursday, June 20
2:30 – 4:00 PM*
Fox Valley Tech D.J. Bordini Center
*Optional social hour to follow

RSVP HERE

2024 Champion Training
2024-08-08 07:30 - 09:30 | United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, United States
Please save the date for our 2024 Champion Training on Thursday, August 8 from 7:30 – 9:30 AM.
RSVP HERE!

United Way Empower Hour
2024-09-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Catalpa Health, 4635 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Learn more about how United Way Fox Cities builds pathways by developing initatives and walking alongside our community partners to support our community.
This learning opportunity will provide more information about United Way and the work we do to help support the ALICE population in the Fox Cities.
This event is hosted by our Emerging Leaders, but is open to all.

Please RSVP HERE

Diaper Need Awareness Week Open House
2024-09-24 11:30 - 12:30 | United Way Fox Cities Hub, 110 N. Kensington Dr, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
United Way Fox Cities and Jake’s Network of Hope are proud to announce the unification of our Diaper Banks under one location to better serve families across Eastern Wisconsin! This newly co-operated Diaper Bank will be known as the Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank.
We hope you will join us at an open house for Diaper Need Awareness Week! Attendees can help repack diapers and learn about this new partnership.

Date: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Hub, located at VPI (110 N. Kensington Dr. in Appleton)
We gratefully welcome donations of new, unopened Huggies, or other brand — sizes 5 and 6. Thank you!

Community Diaper Repack
2024-09-26 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-03 09:00 - 10:30 | United Way Fox Cities Hub, 110 N. Kensington Dr, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
These opportunities are open to individuals and families.
Diapers are repacked into standard size packages to ensure that each recipient receives the same amount of diapers, no matter which diaper bank distribution agency they use.
Minimum age to volunteer is 14. Volunteers between the ages of 14 and 18 must obtain consent of parent or guardian.
Location: United Way Fox Cities Hub at VPI, Inc. (formerly Valley Packaging Industries) 110 N. Kensington Dr., Appleton, WI 54915
Sign up here: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Contact: renae.verstegen@unitedwayfoxcities.org

Holiday Cheer Volunteer Event
2024-11-14 16:00 - 18:30 | SECURA Insurance Co., 1500 Mutual Way, Neenah, 54956, United States
Join LINC and Emerging Leaders for our 2024 Holiday Cheer Volunteer Event!
Help us prepare desserts for Youth Go‘s Thanksgiving Meal and create holiday cards for healthcare workers!
Where: SECURA Insurance Co., 1500 Mutual Way, Neenah, WI 54956
When: Thursday, November 14 from 4:00 – 6:30 PM.
RSVP HERE
Join LINC and Emerging Leaders for this fun event and learn more about our new initative launching in 2025, LEAD UNITED!
LEAD UNITED’s goal is to engage and inspire the next generation of philanthropists and changemakers in the Fox Cities. LEAD UNITED builds upon the framework that United Way Fox Cities created with LINC and Emerging Leaders by helping individuals become more involved in our community in a more inclusive way.
We hope to see you there!

LEAD United Volunteer Opportunity for Fox Valley Memory Project
2024-12-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Community First Credit Union, 1575 Dresang Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
The holiday season can be challenging for caregivers supporting loved ones with dementia. Join us in volunteering to assemble holiday kits designed to support mental well-being, benefiting Fox Valley Memory Project’s Memory Link Program. We’ll also hear from FVMP staff about Memory Link and the impactful work FVMP does in supporting individuals with dementia, along with their family members, care partners, and friends.
When: Thursday, December 12, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Where: Community First Credit Union, 1575 Dresang Way, Neenah, WI 54956
RSVP HERE

Champion Gratitude Event
2025-01-16 07:30 - 09:30 | ACOCA Coffee, 500 W College Ave, APPLETON, WI, 54911, United States
Join us in a celebration of your hard work during the 2024 Campaign!
Please stop by as your schedule allows
Location: ACOCA Coffee
500 W College Ave, Appleton, 54911

Please RSVP HERE

LEAD United Diaper Repack
2025-02-12 15:30 - 17:30 | United Way Fox Cities Hub, 110 N. Kensington Dr, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
LEAD United Diaper Repack
Learn more about United Way Fox Cities’ newest initiative, LEAD United, and support the Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank by repacking diapers!
RSVP HERE

2024 Campaign Celebration
2025-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Best Western Premier Bridgewood Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Join us for our 2024 Campaign Celebration!
Campaign Celebration is about you – the outstanding people and workplaces who rise to meet our community’s greatest challenges. We’ll celebrate successes, present awards, and highlight the power of our community.

Date: Thursday, March 6

Time: 5:00 – 6:45 p.m.
program 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Location: Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center
1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI 54956

Event Details
Please enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be available.
Business casual attire.

RSVP HERE

Spring into Summer Family Festival
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Menasha High School- Fieldhouse, 420 Seventh Street, Menasha, WI, 54952, United States
Join us for a day of free family fun!
This is a free event filled with fun activities that encourage kids to continue reading and learning throughout the summer while supporting their mental wellbeing. We will again have local businesses and organizations hosting booths with family-friendly activities geared toward children ages 12 and under. This community event will feature carnival-style games, arts and crafts, science activities, nature-based fun, and more.

LEAD United: Deep Dive into Mental Well-Being
2025-04-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Menasha, 600 Racine St., Menasha, 54952, United States
Explore how you can support mental well-being at every stage of life – from infants and children to adults and older adults.

Spend the day hearing from local experts, participating in an interactive wellness activity, and learning practical ways to promote healthy minds and meaningful connections! Lunch will be provided.
When: Friday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Arrival/Check-in from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Menasha, 600 Racine St., Menasha, WI 54952.
RSVP HERE

April Rise & Thrive Event
2025-04-29 08:00 - 09:00 | 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
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
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.
