March 2023 Newsletter

United Way of Southwest Minnesota invites you to participate in its first-ever culturally relevant food drive during Foodshare month for Staples, Sauces, and Spices to Support Food Shelves Serving a Variety of Cultures. 

This drive will run from March 1st - 31st.

"Food is one of the many ways we celebrate important cultural traditions," said Meg Louwagie, CEO of UWSWMN. "Through our 'Flavors of Our Community' program, we are asking volunteers to donate items that reflect the diversity of our region." 

Click here to participate

Join Us and Get Involved

Power of the Purse tickets are on sale NOW!

Join us on April 11th at KB's in Ghent for this exciting event that brings together women from across southwest Minnesota with a commitment to our youngest learners.

Purchase tickets here

Proceeds from this event support efforts such as:
Imagination Library
Stuff the Bus school supply distribution
Born Learning Trails
And more!

Message from the CEO
Meg Louwagie

Thank you to those who supported
The Brau Brothers
Beer Pairing dinner.

This year's event was a wonderful success, from the delicious food and beer to the silent auction and socializing to the prize vault!

Thank you for being so supportive and raising over $14,500.

These funds will help to improve lives and strengthen communities in southwest Minnesota.

We are working diligently to wrap up our 2022-2023 Campaign.
More information is coming soon!