OUR INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
Your impact is our commitment
Over the last 90 years, our organization has been known by many names, beginning as the Sheboygan Community Welfare Fund in 1934. In the 1960's, Sheboygan Falls and Plymouth each emerged with their own United Funds. Then in 2012, all three organizations merged together forming United Way of Sheboygan County. Though our name has changed, our commitment to this community has never wavered.
But change cannot happen alone. Because your generosity, in 2023-24 United Way of Sheboygan County was able to invest a total of $1.85 million, infusing our communities with hope and lasting change.
We are committed to maximizing investments in the community through:
- partnering with local organizations, across sector, to tackle complex issues and ensure your dollars are put to work effectively
- funding nonprofit programs with proven results and strong financial health, making sure your contributions have a lasting impact
- strengthening the local social sector through sharing resources, training and support
- ensuring your support drives meaningful change, through impact driven, data-informed and accountable decision making.
2023-24 Investment Impact by Numbers
Solving Complex Problems Together
Creating meaningful change requires a collaborative approach to address complex challenges. By uniting local nonprofits, corporate partners, volunteers, and community leaders, we tackle the root causes of issues that impact individuals and families every day.
Together, we’ve achieved significant milestones, from increasing access to mental health services to providing essential resources for education and housing stability. Through these partnerships, we’re empowering residents with the tools they need for lasting success and resilience, creating a stronger, more connected Sheboygan County for all.
Through both our own programming and that of our Strategic Grantees, in 2023-24 we:
- facilitated10,489 therapy sessions through Providing Access to Healing (PATH), our school-based mental health program
- supplied 252 critical child health and safety items, such as baby gates, pack n' plays and bathtubs, provided to local families through the Community Partnership for Children's Distribution Network
- provided 23,655 nights of shelter
- delivered 822 "Welcome Baby" baskets and visits to parents and families after the birth of their child at HSHS St. Nick's or Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan
- connected 1,801 callers from Sheboygan County with resources through 2-1-1 helpline
- supported 6,853 individuals in improving their financial futures
- engaged 9,094 youth in programs to improve their futures
- educated and supported 1,730 parents with parenting resources and workshops
Impact Stories
The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program at the Family Resource Center has been a lifeline for families seeking support and guidance during their child’s critical early years. This free, evidence-based program provides in-home or virtual visits tailored to each family’s needs, helping parents build skills, detect potential developmental delays, and foster a nurturing environment.
One local parent shared how PAT transformed their family’s approach to parenting: “There are so many changes we have made because of resources we received from Parents As Teachers. A few that come to mind include creating safety/emergency plans in our home, being creative with items in our home to create sensory/developmental toys at low to no cost, and being aware of growth and developmental phases that may influence our activities of daily living.”
With the dedicated support of their Parent Educator, families in the program gain confidence, knowledge, and tools to make the most of their child’s early years, creating lasting impacts on their lives.
For one Sheboygan County parent, the Boys & Girls Club has been more than a resource — it’s been a village of support.
“Our family has experienced traumatic events over the past few years, and during every step we have all felt support, encouragement, and genuine care from the Club’s staff and leaders,” the parent shared.
What started as a practical solution — a safe place for children to go while their parent worked — quickly became something much deeper. The Boys & Girls Club provided not just a sense of stability but a sense of belonging.
“As a single parent, I am beyond grateful for the extraordinary care my children get. There are so many activities throughout the day, meals are provided, and the staff makes my children feel like they are part of a family there. The fees are affordable, which makes all the difference.”
For this family, the Boys & Girls Club is a vital part of their village — a community of care helping to raise happy, healthy kids. “We could not imagine life without the Boys & Girls Club being part of it.”
In October 2023, The Salvation Army of Sheboygan faced an overwhelming challenge. Their annual "Coats for Kids & Adults" campaign, a lifeline for individuals in need of winter warmth, saw its coat supplies vanish within hours due to skyrocketing demand. On the distribution day, 74 individuals — many of them teens and adults — left the event empty-handed, bracing themselves for the frigid months ahead. This marked a heartbreaking reality as the number of people relying on the program nearly doubled over five years, from 485 in 2018 to nearly 900 in 2023.
A grant of $2,000 from United Way turned despair into hope, enabling the Salvation Army to purchase an additional 40 coats for those left waiting. While the need persists, this grant ensured that 40 more individuals could face the winter with dignity and warmth. Funding through United Way makes immediate action like this possible, ensuring no one in our community is left out in the cold.
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