United Way Of Washington County

06/06/2026

Get some mental health support AND outdoor time!! It's a win, win!

Join The Youth and Family Project, Inc. this summer for their FREE Nature-Based Counseling Groups for kids and families at Riveredge Nature Center (no membership required).

These groups are designed to help participants connect, practice calming strategies, strengthen communication, and enjoy time outdoors together.

✨ Kids Group: Ages 8–12
Thursdays, 5:30–6:15 PM
Kids Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/260756732397165

✨ Family Group: All ages welcome
Thursdays, 6:30–7:15 PM
Family Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/260756162165155

Groups run June 11 – August 20. You can sign up for one session, a few sessions, or as many as you'd like.

Scan the QR code for the group you’d like to join, or contact The Youth and Family Project with questions at [email protected].

06/05/2026

It’s rummage season! 🌧️ Rain or shine, the bargains are waiting indoors at the City of Hartford Rummage Sale!

Stop by and browse all the great finds while supporting United Way—every purchase helps make a difference right here in our community!

🛍️ Open until 4 PM today
🛍️ Saturday: 8 AM–1 PM

06/04/2026

🌟 NEW Teen Support Group in Washington County! 🌟

Elevate Community Resource Center and NAMI Washington County, Inc. are partnering to offer EmpowerMEnt! — a supportive space for teens ages 13–17 to connect, learn, and build resilience together. 💙

This FREE drop-in group helps youth:
✔ Build healthy coping tools
✔ Strengthen resilience and confidence
✔ Learn honest information about substance use
✔ Understand risks and decision-making
✔ Connect with peers in a supportive environment

📅Meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month (June 9 and 23)
⏰ 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
📍 279 S. 17th Ave, Suite 7, West Bend, WI

Through conversation, education, and evidence-informed interventions, teens can find encouragement, hope, and support while making choices today for a better tomorrow.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact:
Kayla Doege: (262) 357-4369
Maggie Reed: (262) 665-7779

06/04/2026

We're here for this energy! What a perfect opportunity to kick-off your summer of rumamging!

Join the City of Hartford, Wis. for “Bargains, Bakes & Big Community Impact” on Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6 at Hartford City Hall.

Stop by the 2nd Floor for a fun rummage sale and bake sale supporting United Way. From sweet treats to great finds, there’s something for everyone- and every purchase helps support programs and services that strengthen our local community.

📍 109 N Main St., Hartford, WI 53027
💙 Rummage Sale: Pay What You Can!

Friday: 8AM-4 PM
Saturday: 8AM-1PM

Grab a bargain, enjoy a homemade treat, and help make a big community impact!

06/02/2026

At United Way of Washington County, we believe in a uniting force for good and the power of community. We are so proud when our team members live out that belief beyond the workplace. Congratulations to Jen on joining Hartford Rotary Club as a new member! 🎉We know you will fulfill Rotary's commitment to service above self!

👏 Hartford Rotary welcomes our newest member, Jen Novotny!

Jen recently joined United Way of Washington County as the Operations & Marketing Manager. She first became involved with United Way in 2016 as a volunteer on the marketing committee and has continued supporting the organization through her marketing contract role since 2020. We’re excited to see her now serving officially on staff and bringing that same passion for community service to Hartford Rotary.

Jen and her husband grew up in the Hartford and Slinger area and are raising their three daughters here in the community they love. She appreciates all that Washington County has to offer — from Pike Lake State Park and the Ice Age Trail to the Museum of Wisconsin Art and the Schauer Arts Center — along with the excellent schools, public resources, and beautiful surroundings that make this area so special.

Welcome to Rotary, Jen! We appreciate your passion and dedication to serving others and look forward to making a positive impact together through Service Above Self.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! Our community is strongest when everyone in it has what they need to thrive.

05/30/2026

🚗💦 Dirty car? We can fix that! Get your car sparkling clean and give back to United Way of Washington County Emerging Leaders at the same time! It's so easy!

1️⃣Visit Uncle Larry's Car Wash in Hartford between May 31 and June 13
2️⃣Buy a wash
3️⃣Select the “United Way of Washington County Emerging Leaders" a la carte button at checkout!

Bring your car, bring your friends, and let's make some suds for good! 🧼💙

05/28/2026

Thank you so much to our friends at The Threshold for coming into the United Way offices not once, but twice to fold and sort our 2026 campaign t-shirts. We so appreciate all of your help and loved seeing you!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we unite in remembrance and gratitude for those who served with courage and dedication.

Together, we honor their sacrifice and continue to strive for a better tomorrow.

05/22/2026

💚 We're sharing our last tip for Mental Health Awareness Month a little early — 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩.

As we pause for Memorial Day weekend to honor and recognize the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we hope you're also able to prioritize your mental health by limiting screen time and prioritizing sleep.

Katelyn explains how screen time and poor sleep combine to negatively affect your mental health.

Spoiler: overstimulation of screens raises cortisol (your stress hormone) and disrupts sleep, focus, and self-esteem + poor sleep worsens anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.

So put the phones down, rest, recharge and be fully present this weekend.

We hope these tips help improve your mental health, during the month of May and every month!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! ❤️🤍💙

Mental health continues to be one of the greatest needs in our community. Through United Way of Washington County's Mental Health Initiative, we're focused on expanding support and services for young people. Learn more: https://www.unitedwayofwashingtoncounty.org/mental-health-initiative