For over 100 years, United Way of Southeast Minnesota has seen how our communities’ greatest challenges are connected — and how we can bring people and resources together to address them. We meet basic needs today while working alongside community members to help create a better future for tomorrow.
That’s why we’re here, always listening and ready to respond. Working together with our neighbors, we’re strengthening local resilience and advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all. We fund programs that make a difference; provide free resources and referrals to anyone who may need them; and collaborate and convene with multiple sectors to address challenges.
Together, we will build a future where all people in Southeast Minnesota can thrive.
Special Appeals
When people come together for good, we are greater. That’s why we partner with people, nonprofits, and local government across our community to address issues at every level, from ensuring everyone has access to delicious and nutritious food to providing free school supplies to local students every fall.
Other Ways to Give
There are a variety of ways you can give back to United Way, from Planned Giving to Stock Gifts to IRA Charitable Rollovers and more!
Giving Communities
United Way's Giving Communities unite donors through their shared interests and experiences. Giving Communities gather individuals who are committed to significantly improving the quality of life in out community through focused philanthropic giving, advocacy, and volunteering.
Gift Designations
As a service to our donors, United Way will process contributions designated by the donor to a specific 501(c)3 nonprofit. United Way will forward your contribution to the chosen organization. However, unlike gifts made to United Way’s LIVE UNITED Community Fund or targeted to one of United Way’s impact areas, United Way cannot guarantee how these funds will be used or provide oversight to report measurable results. To learn more, view our Donor Designation Policy.