About Your United Way
Our History
The United Way movement in this county and across the nation has impacted countless lives since its first inception back in the 1887 when a Denver priest, two ministers and a rabbi put their heads together to plan the first united campaign for 10 health and welfare agencies. During the first year, they raised $21,700. Little did they know that they were on the brink of producing one of the most important social inventions in America’s history.
In 1923, eight agencies in Kenosha County joined together to form the Community Chest to campaign once a year for funds for all......read more
What We Stand For
United Way of Kenosha County mobilizes the caring power of the entire Kenosha County to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout our communities. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community..... read more
Accountability
United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC) is a member in good standing of United Way Worldwide and adheres to all of their stringent membership requirements. We adhere to strong accounting and financial standards, including an annual independent audit. We continually receive unqualified audit opinions and as a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
UWKC is in compliance with the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Each agency receiving funding from UWKC submits certification of compliance with the U.S.A. Patriot Act annually. For a copy of UWKC’s Anti-Terrorism Compliance Form, click here
Financial Information
Volunteer Leadership
United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC) is a local, community based and volunteer driven organization dedicated to improving community well being throughout Kenosha County. UWKC is governed by our Board of Directors (BOD), a very distinguish and diverse group of local community stakeholders. The BOD is supported by staff and extraordinary and committed volunteers serving on our committees and teams.
We invite you to take a look at the fine individuals who share our vision – and their time and talent – by serving as a United Way volunteer.
2009-2010 Board of Directors
2009-2010 Campaign Cabinet
United Way of Kenosha County Programs
Community Impact Program
United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC) is committed to funding programs that provide community solutions and deliver measurable results. Our Community Impact Program aligns its goals, objectives and recommendations for funding with the community’s agenda on priority areas generated through the Community Services Program and the Community Impact Model. The model includes 1) mobilizing the community and resources to address priority needs, 2) to make measurable and sustainable changes, and 3) to improve overall community well being. To learn more click here.
Community Services Program
United Way of Kenosha County’s (UWKC) Community Services Program was designed to provide our local communities with a variety of resources and services to help them address community needs, such as information and referrals and direct and indirect services and programs. Components of this program are: Community Engagement and Networking, Volunteer Center and Community Services. To learn more click here.
Contact Us
United Way of Kenosha County
3601 30th Avenue, Suite 202
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 658-4104
FAX: (262) 658-2005
E-mail: unitedway@kenoshaunitedway.org
Website: www.kenoshaunitedway.org
Administrative Staff
Katherine Marks
Chief Executive Officer
kmarks@kenoshaunitedway.org
Sherry Westhoff
Senior Financial Accountant
swesthoff@kenoshaunitedway.org
Bonnie Butler
Finance and Administrative Associate
bbutler@kenoshaunitedway.org
Community Impact Staff
Crista Kruse
Community Impact Director
ckruse@kenoshaunitedway.org
Megan Kroes
Community Impact Associate - Finanical Stability Partnership Initiative
mkroes@kenoshaunitedway.org
Sharon Pomaville
Community Impact Associate - Special Projects
spomaville@kenoshaunitedway.org
Campaign Staff
Lynda Guy
Campaign Associate
lguy@kenoshaunitedway.org