Making an Impact


This could involve supporting local charities, sponsoring community events, or simply offering a helping hand to those in need. These actions create a ripple effect that contributes to the overall well-being of your community.

Healthy Community

Improving the health and wellbeing for all in Steele County.

Youth Opportunity

Helping kids realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial security for all households.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

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Making an Impact


At United Way of Steele County, not only do we help to meet immediate needs of those who need our help, but we also focus on longer-term solutions.

Healthy Community

Improving the health and wellbeing for all in Steele…

Youth Opportunity

Helping kids realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial security for all households.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

Latest News and Updates


Thank you to everybody who attended our Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Business After Hours on Tuesday, August 26. It was wonderful…
We asked you to help us Stuff The Bus for Steele County schools and you delivered! We estimate that approximately 12,000 supplies were donated for…
Join us at Mineral Springs Brewery (our 2025 Community Campaign Leader) on Sunday, August 3 from 12:00-3:00PM for an exciting fundraising event.…

Latest News & Updates

Thank you to everybody who attended our Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Business After Hours on Tuesday, August 26. It was wonderful…
We asked you to help us Stuff The Bus for Steele County schools and you delivered! We estimate that approximately 12,000 supplies were donated for…
Join us at Mineral Springs Brewery (our 2025 Community Campaign Leader) on Sunday, August 3 from 12:00-3:00PM for an exciting fundraising event.…
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How We've Helped

1085

children receive a free age-appropriate book delivered to their mailbox each month.

28,000+

local residents were impacted just in the last year alone.

$890,000+

in grants to local agencies and United Way Strategic Impact programming in 2025.
21Sep

First ever Kidtoberfest from 12-3 on Sunday, September 21 at Mineral Springs Brewery! Join us for a FREE family friendly event with something for all ages! There will be face painting, a bouncy house, and the following contests:

12pm - Scarecrow Building Activity
1pm - Pie Eating Contest (whipped cream)
2pm - Yodeling…

12:00PM - 3:00PM
210 N Oak Ave, Suite 1, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060