United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) is pleased to announce the approval of $180,000 in Community Impact Grants to 30 nonprofits throughout its six-county service area of Burnett, …
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United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) is pleased to announce the approval of $180,000 in Community Impact Grants to 30 nonprofits throughout its six-county service area of Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties.
These grants will provide crucial support to organizations focused on improving the lives of area ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families. Out of 49 nonprofit applicants, 30 were selected to receive UW Valleys funding, with a primary focus on supporting basic needs. In western Wisconsin, about 1 in 4 households are ALICE. When combined with those living at or below the Federal Poverty Level, more than 1 in 3 Wisconsin households are struggling to make ends meet.
Community Impact Grants are a cornerstone of UW Valleys’ long-standing commitment to improving lives across Western Wisconsin. Aligned with UW Valleys’ mission to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in the region, these grants are made possible through generous contributions through local United Way workplace campaigns. Funding is reinvested directly into local nonprofits that are working to support ALICE individuals and families who are working yet still struggle to meet basic needs. These grants help advance long-term, community-driven solutions in critical areas such as housing, hunger, safety, and other basic needs.
“The ALICE population is one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities,” said Steve McCarthy, Executive Director of UW Valleys. “We’re grateful to partner with local organizations to help ensure that these families have access to the resources they need not only to survive but thrive.”
By supporting local nonprofits that are directly addressing community needs, UW Valleys aims to foster a stronger, more resilient region. UW Valleys is committed to ensuring that all individuals and families, regardless of their economic status, have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed.
2025-2026 UW Valleys Community Partners
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
Burnett County Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley
Free Clinic of Pierce & St. Croix Counties
Hunger Prevention Council of Pierce County
Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County
Mental Health Task Force of Polk County
Operation HELP/ Hudson Area Backpack and Food Programs
River Falls Community Food Pantry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Good Shepherd Conference
Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put
St. Croix County Public Health
St. Croix County Senior Center Board Coalition
St. Croix Valley Restorative Services
St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team
Stepping Stones of Dunn County
The Salvation Army / Grace Place
Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency
Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance, Inc.
For more information about the Community Impact Grants and how UW Valleys is making a difference, please visit uwvalleys.org.
Submitted by United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys
