United Way of Dane County Kicks Off 2024 Community Campaign
Madison, WI (August 22, 2024) – Yesterday, United Way of Dane County officially launched the 2024 Community Campaign with a fun-filled Community Kickoff event at Breese Stevens Field.
550 volunteers joined us for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, empowering them to learn more about our community’s needs and work together to make a difference. The group wrote 1,000 notes of encouragement for local students and packed 3,000 paper product packs, which will be distributed to our nonprofit partners at Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Porchlight, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and WayForward Resources.
“Community Kickoff is always such an energizing event, “shared Larry Barton, President and CEO of Strang, United Way 2024 Campaign Chair. “Yesterday we really saw the caring power of the community come together to celebrate and create great impact. I’m optimistic that we can bring this energy forward and continue to have an engaging and successful campaign to raise much needed dollars for families across Dane County. We encourage everyone to participate to make our community as strong as it can possibly be.”
During the event, we announced this year’s fundraising goal of $17.3 million. The goal was built by analyzing community data, understanding the community’s greatest needs and responses, and leading conversations with hundreds of business and community leaders about how they want to support a coordinated approach to solving community problems.
“Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the United Way Campaign provided programing for more than 73,000 neighbors striving to lead healthy, successful lives,” shared Renee Moe, President & CEO of United Way of Dane County. “We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, but we also know there’s still so much to be done. The needs of the community outweigh the resources available, and we’ve got a strategic approach to address those needs. Now, it’s going to take all of us to build a thriving community. That’s why we’re calling on every Dane County resident to continue to be a part of the change – you can be one of the ones to step up and help make a lasting impact.”
At United Way of Dane County, we mobilize the caring power of our community so all can thrive. By bringing together those who can help us close gaps and open opportunities in our community, we unleash the collective spirit of caring to solve whole problems. Together, we are a powerful force – and we’re built one person at a time. That is the Power of Caring. Working for all.
To learn more about our Plan for Community Well-Being and how you can get involved in this year’s campaign visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org. For media inquiries and/or to schedule an interview with members of our campaign team, please contact Ashley Manthei, Director of Communications, United Way of Dane County at (608) 416-0401 or Ashley.manthei@uwdc.org.
Thank you to our generous event sponsors: Strang, Breese Stevens Field, Madison Gas and Electric, National Guardian Life and WKOW. Additional thanks to our in-kind sponsors: Cherished Memories Photo Booth, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Council, Kona Ice, Pepsi-Cola of Madison and Schoep’s Ice Cream.
About United Way of Dane County
United Way of Dane County mobilizes the caring power of our community to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. From advancing health and education to strengthening livelihoods and local resilience, we connect people to possibility. With a mission to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives, we work collaboratively with local nonprofits, businesses, community leaders, donors and volunteers to multiply impact and solve big-picture issues no one person or organization can address alone. Together, we are The Power of Caring. Working for All. Visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org to learn more.