United Way of Olmsted County is supported by a variety of Giving Communities, from our Caring Club to our Leaders in Giving. These supporters understand the importance of getting involved and giving back to their community.
Our Caring Club members have made an annual gift of $204+. Our Leaders in Giving demonstrate their commitment to addressing crucial health and human service needs through an annual contribution of $500+. Through generous giving, these individuals are leading the community in creating sustainable change and enriching the lives of those who call Olmsted County home.
We have several classes of Leaders in Giving, including the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, the Hope Legacy Society, Loyal Contributors, and Women United.
CARING CLUB®
Caring Club® members qualify for special savings from January 1-December 31 each year at participating local businesses that recognize how contributions to United Way make our community stronger. Local participating merchants provide a reusable discount for services or goods to members who carry a Caring Club® card.
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Donate today and become a Leader in Giving
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Explore step-up options and create a simple multi-year plan that provides you with Leader In Giving recognition today.
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Contact us to learn how to apply stock and asset donations towards you Leader in Giving recognition.
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Unite with over 2,000 Leaders in Giving in Olmsted County.
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Develop an awareness of community issues and local agencies and programs receiving United Way support that are addressing those most pressing issues.
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Lend your voice, talents and experiences to make real, meaningful change.
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Receive invites to United Way special events.
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Bolster a Culture of Philanthropy in Olmsted County.
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Receive personal OR professional recognition in our annual Leaders in Giving report by level of membership (you may choose to remain anonymous).
Our Tocqueville Society recognizes individuals who have given $10,000 or more to United Way through their workplace, a planned giving option, or their personal inclination.
Our Hope Legacy Society honors those who have included United Way of Olmsted County in their estate plans or who have provided a letter of intent of a future gift. Members of the Hope Legacy are recognized for their commitment to making our community the best it can be. Their dedication and generosity, through planned gifts, enables United Way of Olmsted County to continue providing solutions to human service needs into the future.
Current members of the Hope Legacy Society:
Jeffrey Allman
Anne & Carl Berberich
Emily Joy Colbenson
Maureen Gwynn
Donald Halley
Debbie Hoffman
Betty Hutchins
Lois A Jorstad Trust
Beverly Livesay
Doug & Sue Luebbe
Joanne & Dick Rosener
Bonita & Russell Schultz
Judy & Jim Sloan Foundation
Janet Notheis Volkmar - Endowed Fund for Kids
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If you have included United Way in your estate plans or trust, please inform us by emailing rd@uwolmsted.org so we may recognize you as a Hope Legacy Society member.
Loyal Contributors are individuals who have given to any United Way for 10 or more years.* Loyal contributors are champions of United Way's dedication to securing the health, education, and financial stability of everyone in Olmsted County.
MEET SOME OF OUR LOYAL CONTRIBUTORS
Meet Loyal Contributors Gwen and Dave Oeth
Meet Loyal Contributor Cheryl Hadaway
Meet Loyal Contributor Gladys Stephans
Let us know if you qualify as a Loyal Contributor so we can properly recognize you! Email our Resource Development team at RD@uwolmsted.org.
*The 10 years do not have to be consecutive.
Women United is a group of women supporting women. Dedicated to advancing the health and vitality of our community, they lead in giving, volunteering, advocating, networking, and mentoring to create meaningful change in our communities.
Start your membership by making a minimum annual leadership contribution of $650 or more directed to United Way of Olmsted County.
For more information or to receive assistance, please contact our Resource Development team at RD@uwolmsted.org or 507.287.2000.