United Way of Steele County

**Who We Are:** United Way of Steele County unites our communities to address critical needs, foster equity, and empower individuals for lasting change. Incorporated as a United Way in 1953, we have served Steele County for over 70 years. **Our Mission:** Uniting our communities to address critical needs, foster equity, and empower individuals for lasting change. **Our Vision:** Steele County will be a thriving community where every individual is empowered to succeed, supported by a culture of engagement, collaboration, equity, and compassion. **Our Focus:** United Way of Steele County focuses on four main impact areas: - [Youth Opportunity](https://www.unitedwaysteelecounty.org/youth-opportunity) - [Healthy Community](https://www.unitedwaysteelecounty.org/healthy-community) - [Financial Security](https://www.unitedwaysteelecounty.org/financial-security) - [Community Resiliency](https://www.unitedwaysteelecounty.org/community-resiliency) **Why United Way Matters Locally:** Every community is different. That's why local United Ways matter. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing Steele County. Matters such as educational gaps to economic insecurity to access to the most basic needs. Our focus allows us to respond quickly, invest wisely, and stay connected to the communities that we serve.