Your gift goes further with United Way of Olmsted County.
No matter the challenge, our comprehensive approach and local roots mean we can find a way forward. We’re here to strengthen our community every day, advancing financial security, increasing access to education, and improving health for all.
Together, we can build a future where all people in Southeast Minnesota can thrive.
Giving 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.
Our giving appeals, including our annual Running Start for School supply drive, raise funds to support specific aspects of our mission. Learn more below!
*Our last giving appeal, benefitting our work with Rochester Full-Service Community Schools, finished in September. Stay tuned for information on our next one!
Other Ways to Give
There are a variety of ways you can give back to United Way of Olmsted County, from Planned Giving to Stock Gifts to IRA Charitable Rollovers and more!
Giving Communities
United Way of Olmsted County'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.
As a service to our donors, United Way of Olmsted County 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 four focus 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.