our role.

Every day, people in Mower County depend on United Way to break down barriers, improve lives, and create opportunities. United Way exists to make a tangible difference in the lives of the people who need it most.

your investment.

In 2021, you helped invest in:

24​

community agencies

​38

funded programs

7

initiatives
We can't thank the people of Mower County enough for joining United Way in our mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. We see our mission in action every single day and continue to be inspired by all who call Mower County home.

As we come to the end of the year, it's the perfect time to dream of a brighter future for our community, one where we all have the opportunity to thrive. To get there, we’ll need every single one of us.

In whatever way you chose to give in 2021 – through sharing your voice, time, or money – thank you for supporting United Way of Mower County. Your generosity has made a difference to many local nonprofits, programs, and people.

Now, can we count on you to Live United in 2022? Consider how you might give, advocate, and volunteer in the new year… and then do just that! Here's a start:

​Give where you live: Your donation helps to create real, lasting change in our community. Donations are monitored to ensure the programs are effective, meet current community needs and are financially stable and sustainable.
​Champion the causes: Your voice is powerful. Use the power of your network to spread the word about the work that United Way of Mower County is doing in our community.
Lend a helping hand: Change doesn't happen alone! Volunteers transform communities. United Way makes it easy and fun for individuals and groups to make a meaningful difference in their local community.
“The process started with an application.”

Learn how Sow Reh is working towards changing his future.
  • Over 400 calls from Mower County residents
  • Top resource requested: Employment, Housing, Utilities, Volunteering
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  •  $6,611 saved on prescription costs by Mower County Residents

student programs.

  • 500+ Mower County students supported with weekend and Holiday break food supplies.
  • Over 20,000 food bags distributed.
  • 32 packing events hosted
Thank you to our partners: Austin Aspires, Austin First United Methodist Church, Channel One, Hormel Foods
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  • Over 250 Mower County students supported with winter gear, clothing, and personal care items.
  • 6 donation drop boxes located throughout the community
  • Top requests: Snow pants, Snow boots, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
Thank you to our volunteers:
John & Donna Kluczny, Barbara Mitchell, Ann Fuller, Kathy Huffman, and many more
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  • 155 Austin children are transported to and/or from preschool on the Rainbow Route.
  • 50 Mower County children receive financial assistance from Preschool Scholarships.
Thank you to our partners:
The Hormel Foundation, Parenting Resource Center, SMART, and area preschools

volunteers.
  • Over 30 volunteer opportunities listed on Get Connected
  • Over 1,200 responses to volunteer opportunities
  • 7,000 hours volunteered by community members
  • Top volunteer opportunities: Mower County Backpack Program, Senior Meal Program, Austin Public Library​

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