Go to know.

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CONNECT - Stay current on issues and legislation and connect with federal elected officials here.

Visit blog.uwolmsted.org.

Check out "Canned Goods" for simple, "off-the-shelf "opportunities for ADVOCACY.

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United Way of Olmsted County takes a broad, integrated approach to advocacy that provides you with opportunities for issues education, community engagement, public advocacy, and citizen action.

Issues Education

• Access information about changing trends and emerging needs.
• Stay current with relevant information regarding community needs, issues and solutions.
• Conduct and share research on key community issues.
• Develop relationships with media, non-political community leaders, and donors in order to bring United Way knowledge to community.

Community Engagement

• Participate in coalitions that create new solutions to address community needs.
• Access research, data and expertise.
• Share expertise and experience by attending legislative hearings.

Public Policy Advocacy

• Engage with partners and stakeholders to advocate solutions.
• Utilize the media to alert the community to issues and proposed solutions.

Citizen Action

• Meet with political leaders to request specific action.
• Request support on legislative issues.
• Contact political leaders.

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Community members share their views on advancing the common good.

Education Romain Dallemand, Superintendent, Rochester Public Schools
Income Audrey Groteboer, Past Chair, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Health Dr. Sarah Crane, Mayo Clinic

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Our donors, volunteers, and partners are committed to creating a supportive, safe, healthy, and welcoming community where individuals and families are thriving and full of hope.

Give Mike Kaselnak, United Way of Olmsted County Donor
Advocate Kathy French, Community Activist
Volunteer Tom Bellinger, United Way of Olmsted County Volunteer