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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Have you ever turned on the news and thought, I wish I could do something, but I just don’t know where to start?  There is so much need in our community, our country, and the world and at times it can be overwhelming.  Are we doing enough, is there something different that…

United Way of Steele County would like to welcome Aron Welch to the team. His role is the Positive Community Norms Coordinator. He will be based in Blooming Prairie and working with the school district's youth population.  We sat down with him to learn a little more about…