United Way of Central Minnesota is working to advance the common good by focusing on Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs. The way to achieve these action areas is to Give. Advocate. Volunteer.

Education: Helping children and youth reach their potential

Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. It is essential to getting and keeping a job with a livable wage and health benefits. It's fundamental to a community's economic prosperity: a well-educated workforce attracts world-class jobs.

Today's students are the employees and parents of tomorrow. United Way investments help young people grow up strong, confident and skilled.

Income: Promoting financial stability leading towards independence

As many as one-third of working Americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. These individuals are walking a financial tightrope - they are barely able to get by, with no ability to save for college, a home, or for retirement.

A struggling family is focused on survival. United Way helps people access services to learn how to manage their finances, save for the future and how to obtain resources in times of crisis.

Health: Improving people's emotional, mental and physical well-being

United Way addresses pressing health issues facing communities across the country.

Family members and friends support each other in rough times but there are situations where other community resources and supports are needed.

United Way helps people get stabilized, learn coping skills, focus on healthy life secisions and access health related services.

Basic Needs: Working to ensure a community safety net

Our goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems.  Basic needs are at the core of everyone's life.