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United Way Maintains Current Investments, Announces New Grants
United Way remains committed to creating pathways out of poverty in our community, despite a tough funding environment. In eight of its 10 Agenda for Lasting Change goal areas, United Way will maintain current investment levels and has announced new multi-year grants in the remaining two goals.

Accenture wins award for dedication to the community
Accenture has been named a recipient of the Twin Cities Business Journal’s Jefferson Awards. These awards honor companies that excel at engaging their employees in the community through volunteerism.

United Way Partner Xcel Energy Honored with AFP Award
For it's ongoing philanthropy totaling $15.5 million in 2008, United Way recognizes Xcel Energy after the company received the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Recent Commentary

January 2010
Printed January 29, 2010 in Star Tribune
GAMC Cuts: United Way stands ready to seek solution
United Way CEO Sarah Caruso and Board Chair Jon Campbell appeal to state leaders to extend healthcare benefits for our neediest citizens.

Printed January 21, 2010 in Pioneer Press
Sarah Caruso: Gratitude--Pioneer Press readers, and many others, extended their hands
Sarah Caruso extends her thanks and appreciation to readers and the community for their support of over $100,000 for last year's Holiday Wishes program.

November 2009
Tough Choices (PDF): A Perspective on the Challenges of and Solutions to Minnesota’s Economic Crisis
Board members Peter Bell and Mitch Pearlstein recently wrote an editorial about tough choices in Minnesota.

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