Greater Twin Cities United Way

08/29/2026

Do you have a will? Creating or updating your will is a simple way to protect your loved ones, share your values and make a lasting impact in your community. Learn how Greater Twin Cities United Way’s partnership with FreeWill makes it easy to get started:

Learn how creating a will protects loved ones, preserves your legacy and supports causes you care about during National Make-a-Will Month.

08/27/2026

August is National Make-a-Will Month — a great reminder that now is the perfect time to create your first will or review and update this important personal document. We've made it simple to create a will through our partnership with FreeWill. Discover how you can protect what matters most to you today: https://bit.ly/4xYpGjS

08/26/2026

Chris Dolan’s connection to United Way began long before he became a Tocqueville Society member. As a child in Saint Paul, community organizations supported by United Way helped his family access food, youth programs and resources. Today, his giving is grounded in gratitude — and in a belief that a strong Twin Cities community benefits everyone. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yLKEDX

08/25/2026

We respond when families face homelessness. We stabilize regional nonprofits so shelters can do their best work. And we keep investing in a future where everyone has a home. Learn how all three strategies were essential in 2025. Read our annual Community Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4hfdw11

08/24/2026

Decades of research show that 90–95% of people in supportive housing remain stably housed long-term, far outperforming other approaches.

Why? Because supportive housing provides:

✔️ Stable housing first
✔️Person-centered services
✔️ Long-term support for stability

This week, we’re helping policymakers see these results firsthand during Supportive Housing Week. Follow the hashtag for stories from housing providers and allies about the transformative impact of supportive housing!

08/24/2026

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — like parental divorce, living with adults that have mental health challenges, and abuse of any kind — are common. In 2022, 47% of Minnesota students reported experiencing at least one ACE.

Learn more about how we’re helping reduce the harmful effects of ACEs for young children and their caregivers through our partnership with Wilder Child Development Center: https://bit.ly/4p6zncT

08/18/2026

Our local 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline counselors responded to a 34% rise in calls in 2025. Learn more about the pressures in our community and how we respond, stabilize and invest in a thriving future. See our annual Community Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4hfdw11

08/17/2026

“Wilder isn’t only providing quality childcare; they’re also helping families maintain stability. Their approach recognizes and demonstrates how our youngest community members depend on a network of support for their caregivers to thrive.”

Learn more about our partnership with Wilder Child Development Center from our 80x3 program manager, Leo Howard III: https://bit.ly/4p6zncT

08/14/2026

2025 was a year of big changes, from federal to just down the street. Learn what it all meant for local nonprofits and the impact we created together. View our annual Community Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4hfdw11

08/13/2026

Thank you to Sheletta Brundidge for having our director of Engagement, Cayleigh Edwards on her podcast, Sheletta Makes Me Laugh to talk about Action Day! Listen to learn more about how you can help send 55,000 local students back to school with all the supplies they need to be successful in the classroom:

Laughing With Letta · Episode