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According to a 2019 study, parents who read 1 picture book with their children every day provide their kids with exposure to an estimated 78,000 words each year. From birth to kindergarten, those children will have been exposed to 1.4 million more words than kids who have…

The United Way of Washington County proudly announces the appointment of four distinguished alumni from its Emerging Leaders program as the co-chairs for its 2024 campaign. Spearheading this year's efforts are: Brigette David, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Dominic Ladd…

United Way of Washington County has taken a significant step toward improving resources for Hartford residents with the expansion of its Hartford Resource Center. This facility now houses the h.e.l.p. Corner, a partnership with Interfaith Caregivers, offering free short-…

Leaders of our local Boys and Girls Club are joining forces to serve as United Way of Washington County’s 2023 campaign co-chairs.  Jay Fisher: Boys & Girls Club Jay Shambeau: City of West Bend Robb Steiner: Steiner Electric  Sarah Szukalski: Jeff’s Spirits on Main…

United Way of Washington County raised $1,877,694 for the 2022 campaign. This fundraising total once again tops our previous record, set in 2021 by more than 4%! “Thank you Washington County,” stated Randy Averill, campaign co-chair. “We couldn’t have reached new heights…

Everyone knows about 9-1-1. But fewer people know about 211, the nationwide service for non-emergency life challenges. The kind everyone faces at some point in their lives, when you have no idea where to turn but sure could use some extra help. Funded in part by local…

We’ve all experienced it. Unprecedented changes in our world these last couple years. We’ve walked through numerous crises that have left many communities and families vulnerable and challenged to meet their basic needs. But that’s where the United Way of Washington County…

The United Way of Washington County is proud to announce that volunteer past presidents of the Kettle Moraine YMCA are joining forces to serve as United Way of Washington County’s 2022 campaign co-chairs. The YMCA Legacy Team Co-Chairs include: Randy Averill, Legacy Advisor…

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…