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Spring is around the corner, temperatures are rising, and many of us are anxiously holding our breath at the hope that winter is at last behind us. But we live in Minnesota, so you just never know when the next storm will hit. Its like that for many individuals and…
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Have you ever wondered what our community would look like if everyone just took care of themselves and never thought about how they could make things a little better for their neighbor? I personally would never want to live in a community like that, I mean could you even…
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Phew, what a whirlwind it has been this campaign!! Thank you for everyone that joined us on this journey, especially the Steele County Free Fair who served as our Community Campaign leader!! Our goal for 2021 campaign was $800,000. These are the funds that many of you,…
Saturday, January 22, 2022
COVID…are we done yet? While the reality is that this may simply become our new norm, fret not. We have all learned how to do things differently and in some cases a little better, so as we have done the past 2 years, we will overcome. While 2022 may not bring the promise…
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Tis the season for giving and Steele County has again stepped up to the challenge. Families across the county will have a little less stress this season as over 55 donors and teams stepped up to help the holiday shine a little bit brighter. Through our partnership with…
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I couldn’t think of a better gift than to give the gift of a better quality of life to our friends, family, and neighbors. Your generosity allows us the opportunity to provide Health, Education, and Financial Stability programming and services to every person in Steele…
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Have you heard? The Holiday Lighted Parade is coming December 2, 2021, and guess what? In partnership with the Steele County Free Fair, we will have a float representing all our communities. Fair Manager, Scott Kozelka, when asked what our theme could be, immediately…
Saturday, November 20, 2021
It was great to see so many people come out to the Downtown Halloween Celebration put on by the Owatonna Business Partnership on October 30th. At this event we gave out over 300 books promoting Children’s Literacy in Steele County, one of United Way’s priorities. A huge…
Thursday, November 11, 2021
I was in a meeting this past week and was told, “don’t forget there are only nine Saturdays left until Christmas”. Yes, the holidays are just around the corner and cheer is in the air. But me being me started thinking about those around us that this adds a whole new level…
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Change is in the air, the trees are in transition, and individuals and families are starting to plan for the coming snow. At United Way of Steele County, we understand that this planning looks different from household to household and for some the increased need for safety…
Monday, October 11, 2021
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