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The words "Summer of United We Dine" with chef's hat, silverware and blue graphics of food.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
United Way of Washington County is excited to announce a Summer of United We Dine! Local restaurants are partnering with United Way to donate a portion of their sales on specific dates to the 2022 campaign. These proceeds will benefit 31 local programs that address critical…
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The United Way of Washington County is THRILLED to once again announce a record-breaking campaign. Our 2021 campaign proved to be our most challenging yet, which is why we are incredibly humbled to announce we raised $1,800,795, exceeding the fundraising goal of $1.8…
Friday, November 19, 2021
Once again, in lieu of our annual Leaders in Giving celebration event, our 2021 Team Froedtert campaign chairs are providing a video message to our Leadership and Legacy donors. It takes a special type of person to give at the Leadership Level — someone who truly cares…
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
A team of Froedtert Health leaders will serve as United Way of Washington County’s 2021 campaign co-chairs.  Allen Ericson: President, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert Community Hospital locations Shelly Waala: Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief…
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
THANK YOU, Washington County! You have done it again! Your tremendous generosity, caring and commitment to the well-being of this community during this unprecedented time allowed us to surpass the amount of money ever raised for a United Way of Washington County Campaign…
Thursday, May 13, 2021
It's hard to believe that it has now been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It certainly has had an impact around the world and right here in Washington County with local individuals, families and businesses. We have even  experienced the loss of some longtime…
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Check out these photos from our AMAZING campaign kick-off last week where we collected 5,039 POUNDS of food for Washington County residents! Washington County is ! The food drive is just the beginning of our fall campaign as we work to unite local businesses, nonprofit…
CEO Kristin Brandner with school principals on The Morning Blend
Sunday, September 1, 2019
United Way of Washington County CEO, Kristin Brandner, appeared on The Morning Blend with Hartford Union High School Principal Dan Dobner and West Bend Badger Middle School Principal Dave Uelmen to discuss the 2019 annual campaign and the impact the United Way has on the…
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
More than 200 donors and volunteers attended United Way of Washington County’s Team Celebration at the Prairie Center on February 1. The event highlighted the 2017 United Way campaign, which was led by Kevin Steiner, president and CEO of West Bend Mutual Insurance.…