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July-27-2010 Venture Grant Deadlines Announced by United Way of Southwest Minnesota

United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces that $10,000 has been targeted for use by area non-profit organizations to better serve area residents during the next fiscal year. Organizations se

July-13-2010 United Way of Southwest Minnesota Awards Community Impact Grants Totaling $322,518

United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces thirty-four (34) grants totaling $322,518 for programs in this area that will serve local people during 2010-11. A number of the programs serve mult

July-13-2010 New Board Members and Officers for United Way of Southwest Minnesota

United Way of Southwest Minnesota has elected new officers and directors for the organization for the 2010-11 fiscal year. Joining the board as new directors are: Kari Harding, Canby, So

July-8-2010 United Way of Southwest Minnesota Awards Venture Grant for Financial ABC's Initiative

United Way of Southwest Minnesota recently presented the Marshall Area Financial Empowerment Collaborative (MFEC) with a $2,000 venture grant to help develop programs and resources to assist young f

June-24-2010 United Way of Southwest Minnesota Recognizes 2010 Outgoing Directors

United Way of Southwest Minnesota gave recognition to five volunteers who are retiring as board members of the organization at its annual meeting. Executive Director Ruth Ascher said, "Ea

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Bottom line, United Way of Southwest Minnesota cannot implement any work for community impact without the involvement of the people of the area. Their support, whether through a direct contribution or through workplace campaign, makes it possible for United Way to help make a different in people’s lives throughout the area. Thank you for making a real investment in making this a better place to live and work.

"Dine Out for United Way" Events have completed for this year - CLICK HERE to see who participated this past fall!

Everyday in our service area, and in communities througout the country, people are creating opportunities for everyone by focusing on the building blocks of a good life - education, income and health.

And they're doing it on their own terms - bringing together their own unique strengths and skills, to advance the common good. By reaching out a hand to one, they're influencing the condtion of all.

That's what it means to LIVE UNITED - working together, solving problems, bringing about lasting change.

And you too, can LIVE UNITED!

You can volunteer, you can be a champion for issues that need solutions in your community, and you can invest in your community through united Way.

However you give, you can inspire hope, and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

That's what it means to LIVE UNITED!