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Sandy Shaffer, recipient of the Sue Panek Community Impact Award, stands with Oshkosh Area United Way CEO Beth Oswald during the Community Impact Appreciation Event at Venue 404. Sandy was honored for her tireless advocacy and leadership in mental health and substance use support.

John Bergstrom takes the stage at Oshkosh Area United Way’s 2024 Community Impact Appreciation Event to announce the winner of the 2025 Chevy Trax Sweepstakes, generously donated by Bergstrom Automotive.

Heidi Thomas, Community Impact Manager at Oshkosh Area United Way, delivers hand-sewn fleece blankets, teddy bears, and lined mittens to the Community Clothes Closet. The items—donated by generous community members and partners—were shared with local children and families during the winter season to help keep them warm and cared for.

We’re excited to continue our #BooksThatShapedUs series, sharing stories from Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) staff, board members, and volunteers about the books that have shaped their lives. Literacy matters […]

Winter in Wisconsin can be harsh, but thanks to the generosity of our community, warmth comes in many forms. This season, we had the joy of bringing together multiple generations […]

At Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW), we believe every child deserves the joy of opening a book, turning the pages, and getting lost in a story. That’s why, since 2008, […]

At Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW), we believe that when people come together to support one another, entire communities thrive. By mobilizing volunteers and facilitating impactful partnerships, we help create […]

On February 11, we celebrate National 211 Day, recognizing the life-changing impact of United Way’s free, confidential, 24/7 helpline. Across the country, millions of people rely on 211 to connect […]

We are excited to continue our #BooksThatShapedUs series with the second installment! Through this series, we’re sharing personal stories from the staff, board members, and volunteers at Oshkosh Area United […]

The 2025 Chevy Trax Sweepstakes Car is back in action, and so are our dynamic duo, Campaign Co-Chairs Dave and Chris! In this third installment of Carpool Karaoke, the pair […]