United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

United Way Plans ‘Huge Shift’ in Funding

No more funding the same groups in perpetuity? Organizations must prove their impact.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward

New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.

Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program

Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.

“Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs

WEDC, Waukesha County and United Way fund pilot program connecting city workers to suburban jobs.

Expunging Criminal Records Gets Broad Support

Police, prosecutors, public defenders, business groups back bill expanding expungement.

Summerfest Tech Announces Keynote Speakers and Conference Details

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Continues to Evolve Brand, Strategic Direction/Announces 2025 Campaign Co-chairs

Updates to funding model focused on solving community challenges by focusing on greater impact with initiatives

Local Building Trade Unions Donate Funds to Cover Three Months of Heat Costs for Meta House, a Local Nonprofit

Donation check will be presented to Meta House at 8:00am on Tuesday, December 19

Baird Center announces charitable partners for Grand Opening Gala

United Way and UPAF to benefit from proceeds of May 16, 2024 celebration

Johnson Financial Group to donate $500,000 to help United Way Organizations across Wisconsin

Dollars to support service organizations focused on basic needs

Nearly $1.5 million in Program Grants Distributed on Behalf of the UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity

Grants target financial stability and the education achievement gap for BIPOC community members