United Way of Winneshiek County

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United Way of Winneshiek County

Enriching lives in Winneshiek County through leadership, advocacy, and resources to build a vibrant, united community for all.

United Way of Winneshiek County provides needed services to local residents of all ages and economic statuses. 16 LOCAL agencies depend on United Way monies as an integral part of their budget including:

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Helping Services for Youth and Families
Nisse Preschool &Kids
NEI3A
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Northeast Iowa RSVP
Opportunity Homes
Pine Bluff 4-H

Camp
Riverview Center
Spectrum Network
St. Teresa of Calcutta Child Care Center
Sunflower Child Care and Preschool
Thunder Rode
Toys Go 'Round Toy Lending Library
WMC Senior Nutrition Program
Boy Scouts of America

The United Way board is run completely by volunteers and the funding raised stays in Winneshiek County. Thank you to our 2023 board members:

Ashley Baker, President
Pete Vogel, Vice President
Linnea Rahlf, Treasurer
Erica Knutson, Financial Secretary
Jane Storlie, Secretary
Dacia Monson
Elise Mullen
Aaron Steffens
Judy Mowry
Hannah Pearch
Tiffany Ackerman
Laura Barlament
Heather Bettmeng
Robert Clay
Rachel Palmer

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to Fareway Stores Decorah for supporting United Way of Winneshiek County through their round-up campaign! 🛒❤️

Every cent rounded up at the register goes toward strengthening our community. Our campaign runs through the end of June; there's still time to make an impact!

Want to learn more about our campaign season and how you can get involved? Visit us at: https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/

05/20/2026

We’re halfway there! 🎉

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve officially reached 50% of our 2026 Campaign Goal, but we still need your help to cross the finish line!

Our goal is to raise $100,000 by June 30th to continue supporting local agencies focused on health, education, and financial stability throughout Winneshiek County and beyond. Every dollar raised stays local and helps strengthen programs and services that make a difference in our neighbors' lives every day.

Can you make a contribution today? Every gift helps create lasting community impact for local agencies serving Winneshiek County and beyond. Visit our website to learn more about how your support is making a difference: https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/

Together, we can reach the finish line and continue building a stronger community for all. 💙💛

05/19/2026

United Way of Winneshiek County’s 2027 Funding Applications are officially live!

Local nonprofit organizations and qualifying agencies serving Winneshiek County residents are encouraged to apply for funding consideration for the upcoming allocations year.

Applications are due by June 30, 2026.

Additional information regarding funding opportunities and applicant requirements can be found on our website: https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/funding-application

04/24/2026

We are so grateful that the City of Calmar, Iowa, has officially recognized March 2026 as United Way Community Impact and Agency Recognition Month! Communities like Calmar are a vital part of the region we serve, and this recognition is a beautiful reflection of the collective commitment to making life better for everyone across our area. Our partner agencies work every day to provide critical services in health, education, financial stability, and basic needs, and it is the support of communities like Calmar that reminds us why this work matters so much. Our 2026 campaign is underway, and we need your help to reach our $100,000 goal by June 30th. Every dollar stays local and goes directly to the agencies making a real difference in your community. 💛

Donate today 👉 https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/donate

04/23/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who make United Way of Winneshiek County possible: our volunteer Board of Directors! That's right, United Way of Winneshiek County is comprised entirely of volunteers who generously give their time, talents, and hearts to serve our community and ensure that every dollar raised makes the greatest impact possible.

Every member of our board plays a vital role in guiding our mission of supporting health, education, and financial stability across our region. We are endlessly grateful for their dedication and commitment; none of this works without them!

Do you know one of our board members? Drop a comment below and let them know how much they are appreciated!

Interested in learning more about our board or getting involved yourself? We would love to have you.

👉 https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/board-of-directors

04/22/2026

We are beyond grateful that the City of Spillville, Iowa, has officially recognized March 2026 as United Way Community Impact and Agency Recognition Month! Small communities like Spillville are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition speaks volumes about the shared commitment to making life better for everyone in our region. Our partner agencies work tirelessly every day to provide critical services in health, education, financial stability, and basic needs, and support like this fuels that work. Our 2026 campaign is in full swing, and every contribution brings us closer to our $100,000 goal by June 30th. Be part of something bigger.💛

Donate today 👉 https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/donate

04/20/2026

A huge thank you to the City of Ossian, Iowa, for officially recognizing March 2026 as United Way Community Impact and Agency Recognition Month! This means so much to our organization and the local agencies working every day to support health, education, financial stability, and basic needs across our region. It is a powerful reminder that our work extends beyond county lines and touches lives throughout Northeast Iowa. Our 2026 campaign is underway, and we need your help to reach our $100,000 goal by June 30th. Will you be part of it? Every dollar stays local and creates real, lasting impact in our community. 💛

Donate today 👉 https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/donate

04/17/2026

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Winneshiek County for their continued support of United Way of Winneshiek County and our network of local agencies! This March, the County of Winneshiek officially recognized March 2026 as the United Way Community Partnership and Agency Recognition Period, a meaningful acknowledgment of the collaboration, dedication, and impact that make our work possible. This kind of community recognition reminds us of why we do what we do, and inspires us to push toward our $100,000 campaign goal by June 30th. Will you help us get there? Every dollar you give stays local and goes directly to agencies supporting health, education, and financial stability right here in Winneshiek County. 💛

👉 Donate today and be part of the change: https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/donate

04/15/2026

We are beyond honored that the City of Decorah, Iowa, has officially proclaimed March 2026 as United Way Community Impact and Agency Recognition Month! This recognition reflects the shared commitment across our entire region to supporting the agencies and volunteers who work tirelessly every day to address health, education, financial stability, and basic needs for our neighbors. Community recognition like this reminds us of the incredible network of people and partners that make this work possible, and motivates us to keep pushing toward our $100,000 campaign goal by June 30th. Will you help us get there? Every dollar stays local and creates real, lasting impact across our region. 💛

Donate today 👉 https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/donate

04/14/2026

Did you know that the next time you check out at Fareway Stores Decorah , you can make a direct impact right here in our community? Now through April 18th, simply round up your purchase at the register, and 100% of your change goes directly to local agencies serving families, seniors, youth, and neighbors across Winneshiek County. It is local businesses like Fareway that make a real difference for the people and agencies we serve, and we are so grateful for their partnership. The next time you stop in, round up, because every cent counts! 💛

👉 Learn more about the agencies your gift supports at https://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/impact-stories

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PO Box 165
Decorah, IA
52101

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http://www.unitedwaywinnco.org/

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