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At a retirement party held for Doug Johnson, Washington County Administrative Coordinator, Doug presented United Way of Washington County with a gift of $1,200.  “We are overwhelmed with Doug’s decision to ask that, in lieu of retirement gifts, donations be made to United…

Now, more than ever, nonprofit social services programs need United Way support to address the growing needs of the community.  That’s why United Way has set an ambitious campaign goal of $1,350,000.  To reach this goal, United Way is asking the community for their support…

Washington County has been awarded $11,677 in Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (ESFP).  A local board chaired by Kristin…

Each year, a group of high-performance businesses take on the challenge to jumpstart United Way's annual campaign by becoming a Pacesetter. These organizations set the standard for leadership and community support by locking in their increased campaign donations during the…

United Way in Washington County is conducting its “United We Dine” promotions with area restaurants November 11th through November 22nd.  “United We Dine” is an opportunity for individuals and families to support local businesses and area nonprofits all at the same time as…

By SARAH MANN Daily News Staff Managing crisis is all well and good, but Hartford wants to prevent crises from happening in the first place.That’s why community leaders are investing $10,000 in United Way grants in programs that help residents with everything from managing…

The United Way annual campaign runs now through December 31, 2013. Donations raised by this year’s United Way of Washington County’s campaign will be used to fund 33 programs offered by 22 United Way partner agencies and fund new root cause initiatives.“If United Way is to…

As United Way of Washington County continues its focus on helping to address needs in Hartford, it made almost $10,000 in additional funds available to not-for-profit programs that provide services in the Hartford community.  These funds were awarded by Hartford business…

61,048 meals for local food pantries – that is how the United Way of Washington County kicked off its annual campaign on September 17th.  Over 525 volunteers participated in helping to package meals in less than two hours at the campaign kick-off event held Tuesday night at…

Kris and Mark O’Meara are the United Way’s 2013 Campaign Co-Chairs.  Mark, an orthopedic surgeon with Froedtert’s West Bend Clinic, and Kris, who recently exited a 25-year career in real estate development, are long-time United Way supporters.  When approached about leading…