Oshkosh Area United Way

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 Our office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen with regular office hours on Tuesday, September 8.

As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re grateful for the people whose time, talent, and hard work help keep our community moving forward — including those who will spend the holiday working and serving others. 💙

If you or someone you know needs support while our office is closed, dial 2-1-1 to connect with local resources. 📞

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! ☀️

08/26/2026

A legacy like Dolly’s gives us plenty to remember—and even more to carry forward. 💙📚🦋

Read a book with a child. Share a little kindness. Help a neighbor. Support something you care about.

And if Dolly’s commitment to putting books into the hands of children inspires you, you can help keep those books coming right here in our community.

Through Oshkosh Area United Way’s local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library partnership, the generosity of local donors helps provide enrolled children from birth to age five with a new, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home each month—at no cost to their family.

Help keep books in the hands of local children: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/oshkoshareaunitedwayimaginationlibrary/

08/25/2026

Today, we join people around the world in remembering Dolly Parton and celebrating a legacy that will live on in countless ways—including on the bookshelves of children right here in our community.

Dolly believed deeply in the power of books and the dreams they can inspire. She created Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to give children from birth to age five the joy of receiving a book of their very own in the mail each month.

What started with Dolly wanting to help children in her hometown grew into a worldwide movement. Today, Oshkosh Area United Way is proud to be a local Imagination Library partner. With the support of generous donors in our community, enrolled local children receive an age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home each month—at no cost to their family.

We’re grateful to be part of continuing Dolly’s commitment to putting books into the hands of children in our community.

Thank you, Dolly, for reminding us just how far a book, a dream, and a little imagination can go. 💙📚🦋

08/20/2026

🪵 WOOD you like some free pallets?

We have free pallets/wood available for pickup outside Garage 6 at 100 Court St. (the garages by Court Tower).

They’re free for the taking while supplies last—so if you can put them to good use, come grab them!

Please help us clear the decks. 😉

08/14/2026

August has already been a busy month for our team at Oshkosh Area United Way—and we’ve covered a lot of ground!

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been working alongside volunteers and community partners in many different ways:

🤝 Supporting tornado recovery efforts through the Winnebago County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
📖 Participating in National Night Out at the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh and sharing books with local children and families
🚗 Joining Bergstrom Automotive, which generously donated our 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sweepstakes Car, for its Workplace Campaign Kickoff with our volunteer Allie Lieb
🎒 Working alongside community partners to plan and bring the Oshkosh Back 2 School Fair, Powered by the Haliburton Family Foundation and the Oshkosh Community, to life
📦 Collecting and distributing much-needed essential supplies through the OAUW Community Vault

And we’re only halfway through the month!

Each of these deserves more than a quick mention, so we’ll be sharing more photos and stories in the days ahead about the people, partnerships, and generosity behind this work.

Thank you to the volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, donors, and community partners who continue to show up and work together so everyone in our community has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

United is the Way to a more resilient community.

08/05/2026

💙 Thank you, Oshkosh and our surrounding communities.

Over the past week, our community has come together in incredible ways to support our neighbors affected by the recent tornadoes. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered, donated, and stepped forward to help.

While recovery efforts continue, the everyday needs of local families here in southern Winnebago County haven't paused.

Through the Oshkosh Area United Way Community Vault, essential household and hygiene items are distributed to local nonprofit partners, schools, and community programs. As supplies are shared, several of our highest-demand items are ready to be restocked:

🧴 Shampoo & conditioner
🧼 Liquid hand soap
🧽 Multi-purpose cleaner
🪣 Disinfecting wipes
🗑️ Kitchen garbage bags
🥪 Resealable food storage bags (all sizes)
🩳 New men's underwear (Medium, Large & XL)

Whether you're an individual, workplace, civic group, or family, donations of new, unopened items help our partners respond quickly when individuals and families need a little extra support.

📍 Donation Drop-Off
Oshkosh Area United Way
16 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901

📞 Before stopping by, please call (920) 235-8560 or email [email protected] so we can make sure a staff member is available to greet you and accept your donation.

Learn more about the Community Vault and how these everyday essentials support local nonprofit partners:
https://www.oshkoshunitedway.org/collectiondrive

Thank you for continuing to invest in a healthier, more connected community. 💙

07/28/2026

As promised, we're continuing to share trusted updates as they become available.

Please see this important update from Winnebago County Emergency Management and Volunteer Fox Cities for the latest information on volunteer coordination and where food, water, and other donations can be dropped off.

Thank you for your patience, generosity, and for supporting our neighbors in ways that best meet the community's current needs.

07/28/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone whose lives were impacted by yesterday's tornado. We're grateful for the first responders, emergency management teams, utility crews, volunteers, and neighbors who are already working together to support those affected.

If you're wondering how you can help, here are a few important reminders:

📞 Need to report storm damage?
Call 211 to report damage to your home or property. This information helps emergency management and community partners understand where assistance may be needed.

🙋 Want to volunteer?
Please do not self-deploy to affected areas. Volunteer needs are still being assessed and will continue to change as recovery efforts evolve.

For the most current volunteer opportunities related to the tornado, visit https://www.volunteerfoxcities.org/2026-storms/. Check back often, as new opportunities may be added as needs are identified.

If additional volunteer opportunities become available in our area, we'll also share them through VolunteerOshkosh.org. We encourage you to check back as local needs continue to be assessed.

📢 Please consider sharing this post so trusted information and volunteer updates can reach those who may need them.

As recovery efforts continue, you can help by:
🚫 Staying out of affected areas unless requested to assist.
❤️ Being patient and supporting local response efforts.
✔️ Sharing trusted information from official sources.
🤝 Checking in on neighbors, friends, and loved ones.

We'll continue to share trusted information and resources as they become available.

Thank you for doing your part to help our communities respond with care, patience, and compassion.

If your property has been damaged, please report it by calling 211 or by completing this form: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

When you complete a damage report, it helps local emergency managers and community organizations understand where the greatest needs are so they can coordinate recovery efforts.

Days like this show how many caring people are ready to step in and help. Right now, the best thing you can do is spread the word, check on friends/family/neighbors, and allow emergency crews to do their work safely. As community needs become clearer, there will surely be ways we can all work together.

07/02/2026

🎆 4TH OF JULY HOURS 🎆

In observance of Independence Day, the OAUW office is closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3.

We’ll resume regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

Don’t worry—we’re still here for you!

If you or someone you know needs a helping hand during the holiday, just dial 2-1-1 to connect with local resources. 🤝📞

Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!☀️