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United Way of Southeast Minnesota stands on the side of humanity.   We believe that every person in our community deserves to live with dignity,…
People gathered at Winona's Community Learnings Share Out, 2025.
In order to build on and appreciate the success of our recent Winona County Community-Led Learning, United Way of Southeast Minnesota is releasing 4…
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  As 2025 draws to a close, so too does our Centennial year. For 100 years, United Way of Southeast Minnesota has been a bridge—not built of steel…
The United Way of Southeast Minnesota is excited to share that four programs in Dodge County will receive a total of $20,000 in Community Resiliency…
A group of volunteers stand behind a large pile of backpacks, organizing school supplies.
"It’s such a barrier for so many of our students to start the year out right. And having a backpack full of new supplies really puts all kids on an…
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At just 15 years old, Solyana Adane is already a young leader with a clear sense of purpose – shaped by the people around her and the community she…
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Makenna Nigon is a junior at Byron High School and a Varsity Letter in Community Service awardee for the second year in a row. This year, she shared…
We are currently in the holy month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. United Way partner Pamoja Women, an organization serving East African…
United Way Centennial Mark. Reads: 100 years of impact, 1925-2025.
This year, we commemorate 100 years of United Way in Southeast Minnesota.    What began as the Community Chest of Rochester in 1925 has grown into a…
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As we celebrate our 100th anniversary this year, we have more exciting news to share. We are now United Way of Southeast Minnesota – a name that…
We recently sat down with Zeni Aly, longtime United Way of Southeast Minnesota employee and donor, to talk about her passion for our organization and…
United Way of Southeast Minnesota and the Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS) share a core belief: every member of our community deserves to be as…