Board & Staff

Has a child ever looked you in the eyes and told you that they can’t participate in an activity they love because they can’t afford it? It’s a heartbreaking moment that I experienced multiple times throughout my tenure as coach of the Fort Atkinson High School Poms...

I’ve always valued being an active member of the communities I’ve lived in throughout my life. Whether its volunteering or donating, its been a part of my sense of duty to myself and my community. Helping others helps us all! But I admit I wasn’t always sure if I was...

This past year, the spirit of collaboration and community has never been more important as the collective response to the needs impacted directly and indirectly by COVID-19.  This was seen through multiple partnerships whether it was the regional healthcare/public...

Spring is finally here! The flowers are blooming and there is something about the fresh air that brings new life and opportunities. I thought it would be fun to highlight a few of the ways I’m trying to support our community now that it’s warming up. I hope that these...

I had the pleasure of serving on the United Way Board for 6 years! I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this leadership position. The Board consists of a dynamic team that involves professionals from local and surrounding communities that want to help make a difference in...

The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties will open its annual pillar grant funding application on Monday, March 22nd at 9am. The application will remain open until 5pm on Friday, April 23rd, with award decisions announced by Friday, May 14th. “Our...

It is hard to believe that we are already two months into the long-awaited new year of 2021!  While we all eagerly look to the future, it seems incredible that the United Way Partner Agency Grant Review Process is already complete! While we often think of the United...

The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties is joining forces with the United Way of Wisconsin to offer a state-wide 21 Week Equity Challenge available at no cost to all community members. “Our United Way is grateful to be able to participate in, and...

As we all prepare to close out this unprecedented and challenging year, I find myself filled with so many emotions related to successes, struggles, changes and transformations. But mostly, I am filled with with immense gratitude and cautious optimism. Grateful barely...

No chili cook-off this year? Let’s just “chill” instead! Since our Board has been blogging, I have always been the chili blogger. Why? Because I LOVE making and eating CHILI and I LOVE the United Way CHILI COOK-OFF!  This year, however, has been a year of learning to...