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OUR MISSION
“To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities in Otter Tail & Wadena Counties.”
NEWS & UPDATES
June 2021
Upcoming Events
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2-1-1 Service Spotlight
2.1.1 is a FREE resource available 24/7
Is your family struggling and unable to afford school supplies for your children for the 2021-2022 school year?
For Otter Tail County Families: Once you fill out the Stuff the Bus application, you will receive an email at a later date with all details (times, dates, and locations) to pick up your children's school supplies.  You must be living in Otter Tail County! 

If you live in Wadena County and need school supplies for your children, please contact
Lynn Nesland from Mahube-Otwa in Wadena at 218-632-3600.
Are you, your business, or service clubs looking for volunteer opportunities?
United Way is looking for YOU! Volunteers are needed to help organize school supplies and stuff backpacks.
2021 Shot in the Dark a Huge Success
We all had fun playing golf in the dark while raising money for the Children's Weekend Feeding Backpack Program at Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools.
Thank you to all who participated and our sponsors. Because of your support, over $9,889.82 will be distributed to this program.
2021 Campaign Goal $400,000
United Way is gearing up for its annual fundraising campaign, and we are so excited to see all of you in person! 
This past year has taught us how to pivot how we fundraise, present, and how we grow as one community. But the one thing that has not changed is the NEED. 

Your support provides funding for over 45 local programs and initiatives. Local programs working to improve lives and fight for the health, education, and financial stability of everyone in our two counties. 
Please consider investing in United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties by donating, volunteering, or being a campaign champion. 

Otter Tail & Wadena Counties, you are the Heart of Improving Lives! 
What the CARES Act means for your charitable giving in 2021
Are you itemizing deductions?
The adjusted gross income (AGI) limit for cash contributions to qualifying public charities remains increased for individual donors. For cash contributions made in 2021, you can elect to deduct up to 100 percent of your AGI (formerly 60 percent prior to the CARES Act).
Interested in corporate giving?
The AGI limit for cash contributions also remains increased for corporate donors. In 2021, corporations can deduct up to 25 percent of taxable income (formerly 10 percent prior to the CARES Act).
Not itemizing?
The CARES Act allowed for an additional, “above-the-line” deduction for charitable gifts made in cash of up to $300. This provision is extended into 2021 for taxpayers filing single/separately.
New in 2021 is an additional “above-the-line” deduction for those married filing jointly. Joint filers (who aren’t itemizing) will be allowed to take an above-the-line deduction of up to $600 in cash contributions to charity this year.
New Website
We have a new and improved website! Check it out at uwotw.org. One new feature includes a page for Pacesetters. The Pacesetters Campaign page has a list of businesses throughout our service area that helps “set the pace” during the annual campaign. If your business would like to be a pacesetter, please call 218-736-5147 and speak with Mary Phillipe.
YOU IMPROVE LIVES LOCALLY WHEN YOU INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
UNITED Way fights for
the health, education and financial stability of
every person in our communities.
Who funds your local
United Way?
We are grateful for the hundreds of local individuals, businesses and agencies that support the work of United Way.
Thank you, Wadena County sponsors for making this possible.
  • Sourcewell
  • West Central Telephone Association
  • Community First Bank
Funding Secured in Wadena County
What is Imagination Library?
Children birth to five receive high-quality, age-appropriate books mailed directly to their homes - FREE.
What is the goal of the program?
Foster a love for reading, which promotes a larger vocabulary, school readiness, and a path to learning success.

Stay tuned on our website and social media sites on when enrollment will open, later this summer.