Making an Impact


We respond to the greatest needs in our region by inspiring people to get involved, give back, and take action.

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Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

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Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

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Financial Security

Creating a stronger financial future for everyone.

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Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

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Making an Impact


We respond to the greatest needs in our region by inspiring people to get involved, give back, and take action.

Photo of apples in a clear plastic bag

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Photo of a young boy pulling a book from a bookshelf

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Photo of a white mother with her Latine daughter and son sitting on her lap at a playground

Financial Security

Creating a stronger financial future for everyone.

Photo of a room full of people sitting at tables

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

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Latest News and Updates


A group of volunteers stand behind a large pile of backpacks, organizing school supplies.
"It’s such a barrier for so many of our students to start the year out right. And having a backpack full of new supplies really puts all kids on an…
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At just 15 years old, Solyana Adane is already a young leader with a clear sense of purpose – shaped by the people around her and the community she…
Photo of a white teenage girl sitting behind a table full of Christmas items.
Makenna Nigon is a junior at Byron High School and a Varsity Letter in Community Service awardee for the second year in a row. This year, she shared…

Latest News and updates

A group of volunteers stand behind a large pile of backpacks, organizing school supplies.
"It’s such a barrier for so many of our students to start the year out right. And having a backpack full of new supplies really puts all kids on an…
A portrait of a black teenager in a white dress with red trim.
At just 15 years old, Solyana Adane is already a young leader with a clear sense of purpose – shaped by the people around her and the community she…
Photo of a white teenage girl sitting behind a table full of Christmas items.
Makenna Nigon is a junior at Byron High School and a Varsity Letter in Community Service awardee for the second year in a row. This year, she shared…
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How We've Helped

3,500+

children receive a free book delivered to their mailbox each month.

3,7000+

local people impacted by our services each year.

$150M+

invested into the community since 1925.
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18Aug
Join TerraLoco MN for a $5 5K supporting United Way of Southeast Minnesota!   New this year: rolling start times. We're looking for all of our runners and walkers to finish about the same time: at 6:45 PM.  Walking? Arrive at 5:30PM to start by 5:45PM Slower Runner? Arrive at 5:40PM to start by 5:50PM "Average" Pace Runner? Arrive by 5:50PM…
5:30PM - 6:45PM
TerraLoco MN, Rochester, Minnesota 55902