The United Way of West Central Minnesota (UWWCM) unites people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities in the Willmar Area and across west-central Minnesota. As part of our grant funding portfolios, UWWCM has set aside funding to provide small grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in our service area.

Health & Wellness funding opportunities being our Q3 2021 main focus.

When Barbara Midgarden Marks was asked to serve on the board of directors for the United Way of West Central Minnesota, she brought with her a vision, dedication, and work ethic that is just as valuable today as it was when she began.

Early on, she took careful notes and contributed in meetings, as well as providing insight that would be greatly helpful in guiding the organization through an unprecedented time. Since those early days, Barbara has taken on an even larger role, and currently, she serves as the treasurer/secretary for the United Way. 

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United Way of West Central Minnesota is vested in helping prepare kids in our region for success in Kindergarten and beyond. One way United Way is able to do this is through the Imagination Library program. Imagination Library provides a new book each month to children aged birth to 5 years of age at no charge to families who are enrolled. Books are delivered to the child's home by US mail.

To qualify for Imagination Library, the child must reside in the United Way of West Central Minnesota's territory area. Learn more about this program on our website, or use the link to sign a child up.

Let us know you need them and we will invite you to stop by our offices to pick them up. Masks are available individually-wrapped or in packs of five.