Greater Twin Cities United Way Community impact

In 2024, you helped make the Greater Twin Cities a better place to live, learn and work. Your support made it possible for Greater Twin Cities United Way to touch the lives of more than half a million people — connecting them to vital resources and supporting nonprofits doing the most impactful work to serve our community. Though it sometimes feels like more divides us than unites us, as we reflect on the stories and data in this report, we remember what’s possible when we unite as changemakers to address the challenges no one can solve alone.

These are just a few of the many ways we united people and resources to meet urgent needs and make lasting change in 2024. Together, we:

• Responded to more than 241,000 requests via our 211 resource helpline, connecting people to resources to help pay their bills, find affordable housing, put food on the table and so much more.
• Answered nearly 33,000 calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, providing hope for a brighter tomorrow.
• Supported 170 local nonprofit partners in direct service, innovation and advocacy by providing unrestricted and targeted funding combined with over 200 hours of technical assistance to build nonprofits’ capacity.
• Mobilized more than 11,000 volunteers to provide immediate support for individuals and families in our community through essential supply drives and community-wide volunteer events.

For more than a century, we’ve proven that whenever there’s a need in our community, Greater Twin Cities United Way is ready — and now is no exception. Our community is stronger when every neighbor — regardless of income, race or place — has access to nutritious food, stable homes, a quality education, economic opportunity and a trusted partner to call. That’s why, no matter the social, political or economic climate, we never stop fighting for the Greater Twin Cities.

United is the way to a prosperous hometown. Thank you for supporting our vision of a community where all people thrive.

With gratitude,