United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

06/24/2026

Support local students through our Backpack Coalition at Hartland Kids Day!

06/24/2026

Meet our 2026 Philanthropic 5 Winner, Marco Briceno!

Join Marco and the other Philanthropic 5 at Prairie Springs on Park for the community celebration on Wednesday, August 5!

Learn more about Marco and register for the event at: https://unitedwaygmwc.org/Voices-United/Meet-the-2026-Philanthropic-5

06/19/2026

Meet our 2026 Philanthropic 5!

Congratulations to Marco Briceno, Mallory Deutch, Kat Klawes, Angela Quigley, and Ricardo D. Wynn.

Our Philanthropic Youth is Madeline Peelen.

Each year, United Way's Emerging Leaders recognizes and honors community leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are dedicated to giving, advocating, and volunteering for positive change. We celebrate the contributions of these inspiring individuals through our annual Philanthropic 5 and Philanthropic Youth awards.

The award winners will be recognized at the annual Emerging Leaders Philanthropic 5 Awards community event.

This year's event is on Wednesday, August 5 at the at Prairie Springs on Park.

Learn more about the winners and register for the P5 Awards event at:
https://unitedwaygmwc.org/Voices-United/Meet-the-2026-Philanthropic-5

06/17/2026

This Saturday, June 20!

It is the Briggs & Stratton and United Way Diaper & Wipe Drive.

The first 1,500 patrons who arrive between 12:00 pm-3:00 pm that donate new unopened wipes and diapers with a total minimum value of $10 per person, will receive one free admission ticket to Summerfest.

06/17/2026

More than devices, our Techquity initiative is building digital opportunity through community.

Through community partnerships, digital literacy education, and ongoing support from Digital Navigators, Techquity is helping ensure that individuals and families have the tools, skills, and confidence they need to participate in today's digital world.

Read more: https://unitedwaygmwc.org/Voices-United/Techquity-Building-Digital-Opportunity-Through-Community

06/10/2026

United is the Way that we build a strong community.

Together, we're creating a future where everyone, everywhere, can reach their full potential. Share below why United is the Way you are giving back to your community.

06/03/2026

Backpack Coalition is back! 🎒

Help us get ready for the 2026-27 school year by hosting a supply drive, making a financial donation, bringing supplies to Fill the Bus on July 18, and more.

Details: https://unitedwaygmwc.org/Backpack-Coalition

06/01/2026

Thank you, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, for covering about our Safe & Stable Homes initiative. Read the article below.

Milwaukee’s homelessness crisis is growing more visible, but advocates say there are still signs of progress.

Data collected through the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness shows the number of people entering Milwaukee’s homeless service programs is now exceeding those who are exiting.

But Milwaukee has been able to stem family homelessness and make progress in other areas.

Read the full story here: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/05/21/as-homelessness-crisis-rises-milwaukee-sees-some-success/