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We Figure Out A Way Today should have been the first day of the fair. It’s hard to imagine a year without this staple in the community, yet here we are. For some this may be a time of disappointment, for others, this is a time of innovation. In Steele County, when we…
Monday, August 17, 2020
An exciting announcement: this year's UWSC Campaign Kickoff is going virtual & will be a 5 day event!• Monday, August 24, 2020 – UWSC 2020 Campaign Kickoff: The State of UWSC• Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – Empowering our Youth: Education Panel• Wednesday, August 26, 2020…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Steele County is Stronger Together I look around and see the fields primed for a strong harvest this fall. I think about this process of sowing and reaping and how that relates to the people of Steele County and the eco system that support us. Everyday we have an…
Monday, July 20, 2020
UNITED WAY'S EQUITY DEFINITION: United Way defines equity as the intentional inclusion of everyone in society. Equity is achieved when systemic, institutional, and historical barriers based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other identities are dismantled and no…
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Local business and community leaders: Owatonna is a community of philanthropic spirit, breadth of culture, and opportunity and diversity of industry and local businesses. At United Way of Steele County, we take our mission to heart: Together, we change lives by mobilizing…
Monday, June 29, 2020
Better Together is excited to launch Community Reading Circles. If you’ve been wondering how you can take action toward a more inclusive Owatonna, leading or joining a Reading Circle this summer is one easy step. This is a community-wide initiative where small groups of…
Monday, June 29, 2020
Join us in Supporting Minnesota Communities by participating in Golf Fore Minnesota.  This virtual golf event takes place July 13-19 at a Minnesota course of your choice. All proceeds go Second Harvest Heartland and United Ways in Minnesota.  For more information and to…
Friday, June 26, 2020
United Way is spurring volunteers into action to create meaningful impact throughout the community on June 21st for Day of Action. This annual event mobilizes the caring power of volunteers to create positive change in cities around the world. Traditionally held on or about…
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Reflecting on the past three months in wonder at all that this community has accomplished and will accomplish as we strive for some semblance of normal. But what is normal? For some, the obstacles they are facing for the first time, such as food insecurities, loss of work…
Monday, June 15, 2020
Local food pantries and food banks are here to help. Are you or someone you know struggling to afford food? United Way of Steele County can help. United Way of Steele County makes it easier every day for families to get healthy food on a budget, where they live and when…
Friday, June 12, 2020