Greater Twin Cities United Way

06/08/2026

Pride + brunch + family + friends = joy! Join us for Arise + Shine, our annual Pride parade watch party. Details and tickets here: https://bit.ly/4tQRkgd

06/03/2026

🌈June is — a celebration of courage, visibility and love.​

At Greater Twin Cities United Way, we believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard and supported. That’s how we build communities where all people can thrive, together.

05/26/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Join us for Arise +Shine! We’ll watch the Pride parade with:
⭐Brunch
⭐Family activities
⭐A spot that's comfy regardless of weather
Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4tQRkgd

05/22/2026

When life feels like a lot, you don't have to figure it out alone. The 211 resource helpline is here to help. 211 connects you with local resources to help meet essential needs like food, housing and childcare. Always free, always confidential – and available 24/7.

If you (or someone you know) need support, dial 211, text your ZIP code to 898211, or visit https://211unitedway.org/.

05/20/2026

May 25th marks the 6th anniversary of George Floyd's passing. The Rise & Remember Festival, a community-led event happening May 23-25, exists to hold in remembrance George Floyd and includes activities focused on education, empowerment, healing, celebration, and our collective pursuit for racial justice and equity.

Learn more about the festival and ways to get involved:

Our annual event, Rise & Remember Festival, exists to hold in remembrance George Floyd and those we have lost unjustly to the pervasive impacts of systemic racism. Activities focus on education, empowerment, healing, celebration, and our collective pursuit for racial justice and equity. Through Rise...

05/18/2026

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out local special events, food spots, museum exhibits and more to celebrate and learn about Asian culture all month long: https://ow.ly/5UQ250Z15Gu

05/15/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s remind each other: Help is always available. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – 24/7, confidential, and free.

If you or someone you know needs crisis support now, please call or text 988, or visit https://988lifeline.org/.

04/29/2026

According to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, youth su***de rates fell below expected levels after the launch of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. United Way's Carolina De Los Rios joined MPR News yesterday to discuss why this is promising news, and why all Minnesotans need to know about the life-saving support available through 988.

If you or someone you know needs crisis support now, please call or text 988, or visit https://988lifeline.org/ for free, confidential help 24/7.

A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association finds youth su***de rates fell below expectations after the launch of the 988 lifeline, raising hope about expanded mental health support. The director of a 988 call center reflected on the impact of easy access to mental health suppor...

04/20/2026

A huge thank you to Post Consumer Brands for 5 years of partnership with Flavors of Our Community!

Their support has helped provide culturally familiar and ready‑to‑eat meals for families across our region. Together, we’re making sure more of our neighbors have food they know and love.

We’re grateful for your continued commitment to our community.

04/16/2026

Volunteers are the heart of strong communities. This month, and every month, we're grateful for the people who remind us that change starts with showing up.

Do you want to create lasting change in our community? Get started today and volunteer with Greater Twin Cities United Way: https://bit.ly/4ecuNX0