PRESS RELEASES
Say Cheese! United Way's Curd Crawl Fuels Local Giving
September 23, 2025
The first Saturday in October is right around the corner, and you know what that means - it's time to Get Cheesy in Downtown Manitowoc!
Join United Way Manitowoc County on Saturday, October 4, Noon-5:00pm, for our fifth Annual Curd Crawl Fundraiser. This year's participating establishments are Brick's Downtown Bar & Grill, Broken Plate Catering & Diner, Courthouse Pub, The Fat Seagull, KC's Kitchen & Cocktails, Pizza Garden, Waterfront Wine Bar, and Wrap It Up. This event is generously sponsored by Sargento and Seehafer News.
Strut Your Stuff at DollyWalk: Women United Steps Up for Early Childhood Literacy
August 13, 2025
United Way Manitowoc County's Women United group is excited to announce DollyWalk - a new fundraiser in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program!
DollyWalk - a 2-mile walk along Mariners Trail in Manitowoc - is set for Saturday, September 13, 9:00-11:00am. This is a family- and dog-friendly event. Check-in begins at 8:00am in the Manitowoc Yacht Club parking lot with a 9:00am air horn start.
Join the Fun at United Way's VolunteerFEST!
May 5, 2025
United Way Manitowoc County's Volunteer Center presents VolunteerFEST - a FREE event for kind hearts of all ages!
VolunteerFEST takes place Thursday, May 15, 2:00pm-6:00pm at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, 7001 Gass Lake Rd., Manitowoc.
Nominees Announced for United Way's Volunteer Center Impact Awards
April 28, 2025
United Way Manitowoc County is excited to announce the nominees for the first annual Volunteer Center Impact Awards!
This inspiring event celebrates the dedication and impact of volunteers who make a difference in Manitowoc County and recognizes volunteers in five award categories.
Last Call for Nominations for the Volunteer Center's Impact Awards
March 11, 2025
This Friday, March 14, marks the deadline to nominate volunteers for United Way Volunteer Center's Impact Awards!
This brand new event celebrates the dedication and impact of volunteers who make a difference in Manitowoc County and takes place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc from 7:15-9:00am. Breakfast will be catered by Our Legacy Restaurant.
Nominations Now Open for the Volunteer Center's Impact Awards
February 17, 2025
United Way Manitowoc County is excited to announce the first annual Volunteer Center’s Impact Awards! This brand new event celebrates the dedication and impact of volunteers who make a difference in Manitowoc County.
This event takes place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc, 7:15-9:00am and will include breakfast catered by Our Legacy Restaurant.
United Way Celebrates National 211 Day
February 11, 2025
Today, February 11 (2/11) is National 211 Day, an annual observance celebrating the 211 Hotline. 211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that connects residents with health and human services support.
Anyone in need of help or information can call 211, text your zip code to 898211 (M-F 8:00am-5:00pm), chat with a call specialist (M-F 8:00am-5:00pm), or search the online directory at 211now.org.