Winners of Modine- and Bucks-sponsored effort were awarded prizes at assembly featuring Bucks mascot Bango and trampoline dunking team Rim Rockers

March 27, 2024 (Racine, WI) — Julian Thomas Elementary fifth-graders participated in an almost two-month-long Fresh Air Science Fair that culminated in an award assembly Wednesday, where winners were announced and prizes were awarded with the help of Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango.

Jan. 29, 2024 (Racine, WI) — More than 250 United Way supporters gathered Thursday, Jan. 25, at Festival Hall to celebrate the organization’s 101st community campaign.

United Way President and CEO Ali Haigh, United Way board chair Brian Agen and United Way 2023 campaign chair Linda Hoover shared highlights of the annual campaign and the impact created by United Way and the programs and agencies supported by donations to the campaign.

Ensuring children have access to education is pivotal for their future success. The Walking School Bus, established in collaboration with Racine Unified School District, aims to diminish absenteeism and ensure the timely and safe arrival of community school students.

In order for this program to succeed, volunteers are needed. Volunteers serve as the foundation that enables the effective operation of this meaningful program. Through their involvement, they forge meaningful connections with children in our community, all while experiencing the health advantages of staying active.

Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECC) are the driving force at the heart of our corporate campaigns. They work in collaboration with our Investor Relations Managers (IR Managers) to run campaigns that generate a significant portion of our funding.

ECCs have three main responsibilities: educating, asking and collecting, and reporting.

They tell their co-workers about the impact United Way of Racine County makes in our community, laying the foundation for why individuals want to give. Resources are provided, and our IR Managers assist with presentations for employees.

Nov. 21, 2023 (Racine, WI) — United Way of Racine County is proud to announce a collaboration with Microsoft that will facilitate the creation of a new equity-focused technology fund.

The fund, which will officially launch on Dec. 1, will help local nonprofits address disparities and support under-resourced communities through the use of technology.

President and CEO of United Way of Racine County Ali Haigh expressed excitement over the opportunities this fund will provide.

United Way of Racine County is committed to improving the health, education, financial stability and basic needs of every person in our community. Our Volunteer Advisory Team (VAT) members help make recommendations on how we can best invest our community campaign dollars in local nonprofits.

Oct. 12, 2023 (Racine, WI) — United Way of Racine County is currently looking for community members to serve on Volunteer Advisory Teams (VAT) and volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

United Way of Racine County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program continues adapting and improving our services for Racine County taxpayers every year. The COVID-19 pandemic is a great example of this. During this time, our services had to be adjusted to serve our clients virtually. However, as of last tax season, VITA has returned to offering our full capacity in-person sites.

Last year, VITA returned more than $1,165,000 to Racine County residents through more than 740 completed tax returns.