News & Updates
Updates from Our United Efforts
Welcome to the heartbeat of our local efforts and initiatives. Here, you’ll discover updates on our work, milestones reached, and stories that underscore our mission: the promotion of health, education, and financial stability in Grant County. You’ll witness how our partnerships with various programs are creating ripples of positive change, transforming lives one story at a time. As we continue to unite resources for the betterment of our community, we invite you to stay connected with us.
Grant County Rallies to Raise over $16,000 in Rapid Response to Snap Benefits Crisis
When the recent government shutdown caused an unexpected break in SNAP benefits, threatening the food security of hundreds of local families, Grant County did what it does best: it mobilized to take care of its own. United Way of Grant County is grateful to announce...
United Way Grant County Opens Funding Process for 2026 Community Investment Grants
United Way of Grant County is pleased to announce the opening of the Letter of Interest (LOI) window for its 2026 Community Investment funding cycle. Local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving Grant County are invited to apply for grant funding to support...
United Way Launches Rapid Relief Fund to Support Families Impacted by SNAP Disruption
This week, hundreds of Grant County families woke up to find their SNAP (food assistance) benefits were suddenly unavailable. For many, this unexpected disruption means empty pantries, skipped meals, and uncertainty about how to feed their families in the days ahead....
United Way’s Day of Action Returns with County-wide Call to Serve
On Friday, September 19, volunteers will fan out across Grant County for United Way’s Day of Action 2025, the county’s largest single-day volunteer event. From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., teams of individuals, businesses, and organizations will roll up their sleeves to tackle...
United Way Welcomes new Impact Coordinator
United Way of Grant County is thrilled to welcome Kayla Johnson as the organization’s new full-time Impact Coordinator. This new position, made possible through generous funding from the Community Foundation of Grant County, represents a strategic investment in...
Torri Williams and Kayla Johnson Honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award
Two extraordinary women, Torri Williams and Kayla Johnson, were honored today with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious recognition of their unwavering dedication to the Grant County community. The award was presented during a ceremony hosted by...
