Community Trends

United Way is an excellent resource for information about current community conditions.

New! 2009 Statewide Survey of Homelessness
Greater Twin Cities United Way provided funding to Wilder Research to conduct a statewide survey of people without permanent shelter to better understand the causes, circumstances and effects of homelessness, and to promote efforts toward permanent, affordable housing for all Minnesotans. The survey is conducted every three years. Learn more and view full survey results.

Quarterly Economic Pulse
The Quarterly Economic Pulse is a joint project of Greater Twin Cities United Way and Wilder Research to provide the most current information regarding the economy, housing and challenges in the nonprofit sector in a concise and timely format. View August 2010 Economic Pulse (PDF).

State of the Economy
Read economic information reported by major media last month in our most recent State of the Economy, compiled by our research department: June 18, 2010 (PDF)

United Way 2-1-1™
Data collected by our information and referral center indicates that food shelf usage and homelessness are on the rise in our community.  See more statistics.

Agency Survey
As the country continues to work through a difficult recession, local nonprofits are struggling to meet increased need with decreased funding. United Way recently surveyed 85 local nonprofits to gauge the effect this economic crisis is having on them.  See report highlights.  

Resources

Free Prescription Drug Discount Card
Lower the cost of your prescription medications by as much as 35 percent. Our partnership with FamilyWize provides free cards.

• Find participating pharmacies (PDF).
• Download your free card (PDF).
• Learn more (PDF).

United Way 2-1-1™
Connect to over 40,000 vital community services. It's free, confidential and available 24/7.
Just dial 2-1-1 from any phone or 651-291-0211.

Tipsheets
Everyday living topics are available in our tipsheet library.

Reports
Pressing community issues and our solutions are addressed in our library of reports.

Service Area
Our service area covers nine counties in the metro area. Find out what we're doing in your county.

Other
Close the Gap: What Employers Can Do to Help Reduce Disparities
Our community's future vitality is threatened by economic disparities. Find out what employers can do.

Financially Fit Minnesota addresses disparities by offering employers tools and resources to strengthen the financial fitness of their employees.

Twin Cities Compass measures our region's progress. Find data, resources and ideas for action. Supported by United Way.