united way initiatives

  • 550+ food bags packed weekly.
  • 6,700+ bags packed yearly.
  • 11 Mower County schools.​
Thank you to our partners: Austin Aspires, Austin First United Methodist Church, Channel One, Hormel Foods
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  • Over 390 Mower County students supported with winter gear, clothing, and personal care items.
  • 880+ items donated.
  • 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
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"The Backpack Program is really cool. I like that you pack granola bars! They are really nice for a snack. Thank you!"

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"Thank you for the food! I loved the Mac N Cheese it's very good! Thanks for the food on the weekend."

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"Thank you for helping our family for the food Backpack Program. We thank you very much!"

  • 450+ volunteer shifts responded to.​
  • 1,133 individual volunteer responses.
  • 7,895 hours volunteered through responses.
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  • 444 calls from Mower County residents.
  • Top resources requested: Housing & Shelter and Utilities
  • 100% Referral Rate.
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  • $7,486 saved on prescription costs by Mower County Residents.​

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