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On Tuesday, August 16, Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) kicked off its fundraising goal of $1.8 million during its 60th Annual Community Giving Campaign Kickoff event, sponsored by Amcor Flexibles and Oshkosh Corporation with supporting sponsorship by Baird. This year’s campaign theme is Change Begins With Me/We.   The community event, held at the Oshkosh Convention Center, kicked […]

Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) and area partners recently received a $75,000 Project Growth Dream Up! Child Care Supply-Building grant from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) and their partner, First Children’s Finance. This grant focuses on building childcare supply through a collaborative community approach.  “We look forward to collaborating with local organizations to find innovative childcare […]

The Oshkosh Area United Way’s (OAUW) Board of Directors announces the selection of Beth Oswald as its new president and CEO starting in September. Oswald, who has lived in Oshkosh most of her life and is a graduate of both Fox Valley Technical College and the University of Oshkosh, joins OAUW after acting as the […]

Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) has announced Brenda Haines and Chris Nimis as co-chairs for the 2022 Community Giving Campaign. This year’s theme is Change Begins With Me/We. Co-Founder and Consultant at Blue Door, Brenda Haines, will return as campaign co-chair for her second year. “One of the most energizing things I witnessed in last […]

The Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) has announced that it is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer as our current CEO/President, Mary Ann L. Dilling, has accepted a new opportunity outside of the organization. We would like to thank Mary Ann for all her hard work and dedication to this important organization over the past […]

Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) is pleased to announce UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt will be the featured speaker at the quarterly Today’s Emerging Leader Talk (TELTalk) at noon Wednesday, January 12, at Culver Family Welcome Center on the UW Oshkosh campus.  TELTalk is a series of seminars conducted by business and nonprofit leaders discussing how their organizations positively impact the community.  “When the pandemic hit, it was crucial […]

Throughout the month of November, those eating at a number of area restaurants have the chance to generate support for their community through the Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW). When you dine in (or carry out) throughout the month of November, you can add $1 or more to your tab to support your annual community […]

Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) is pleased to announce that Chelsea Stindt, Oshkosh Defense, and Amy Ashton, Oshkosh Area School District, as the new co-chairs of the OAUW Emerging Leaders. The OAUW Emerging Leaders program provides early-to-mid career professionals a chance to further develop their leadership skills, network with like-minded individuals, and elevate their commitment to making […]

Kimberly-Clark Donates 75,000 Diapers to Oshkosh Community!

Four new programs have been added to the list of community resources.