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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, so THANK YOU to every person in this community who gave of your time to help the greater good!!  I specifically want to call out Volunteers United and our VITA Tax Team.  While we will be celebrating you on April 30th at our annual…

For decades, United Way of Steele County has been a steadfast pillar of the community, channeling resources towards initiatives that uplift and enrich the lives of everyone in Steele County. Central to our mission is the annual allocations process, a detailed effort…

Join us April 4, 2024, from 7am-8:30am at the Owatonna Country Club to celebrate everything we accomplished together in 2023!!  We raised $785,598, which will allow us to continue to support over 50 programs and services that support our friends, family, and neighbors. …

It's a busy afternoon at the office! Volunteers are providing lots of tax preparation for individuals and families that have requested our assistance. A total of SIXTEEN appointments are scheduled to be completed between 2:00pm - 6:00pm today. Our tax volunteers make it…

United Way of Steele County is now a VITA funded tax preparation site. United Way and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program share a common vision – to empower individuals and communities to achieve financial stability. This synergy creates a powerful…

We officially kicked off Tax Season at the United Way of Steele County!!  We are an official VITA site which means that all our amazing volunteers are fully trained to provide this extremely valuable service.  We currently have 10 volunteers and 2 staff certified to…

Like so many other rural areas across the country, Steele County faces the pressing challenge of affordable housing. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, United Way of Steele County has been actively working to address the affordable housing needs in our communities head-…

It is hard to believe that we are in a new year, but here we are, ready to serve!  The United Way of Steele County and the nonprofits we collectively work with, is made possible because of the generosity of people like you.  We raised our goal this past campaign to $815,000…

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to making a positive impact in Steele County through the United Way. Your generosity has played a crucial role in transforming lives throughout our local communities, and…

In the midst of Steele County's challenges, supporting the United Way has never been more crucial. We are dedicated to building a stronger and more equitable community, and at the forefront of transformative initiatives that address pressing issues. Now is the time to…