The latest ALICE data reveals that 34% of Minnesota households can't afford basic needs despite being employed. Learn more about the financial challenges facing our communities.

Stronger Together. Jen Jabas shares how two neighboring United Way are creating momentum and excitement with a merger. With a focus on expanding support across Minnesota while keeping community needs at the center of her teams mission. A key focus moving forward: ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - a growing population of hardworking families struggling to afford basic needs.

Volunteers from Douglas Machine help hand out gifts to local families during the Holiday Gift program distribution.

Photo: Holiday Gifts pile up at the United Way Office. Attendees at the Live United Luncheon pack bags of Backpack Attack for local students. ITW supports United Way through a campaign and celebrates engagement with prize drawings.

Volunteer participates in our "Chip In" Volunteer Challenge. Those who volunteer this year are invited to throw their chip in for prize drawings, have a Zot (a favorite 1970's candy) and take a United Way "Do Good" water bottle sticker.