Why Donate

For more than 50 years, Partners in Giving has been creating enormous positive change at home and around the world through the amazing generosity of state workers in Dane, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties. Organized and run by volunteers, each year the campaign invites state, University, and UW Health employees to take part in special events and, most of all, make a direct donation to the charity or charities of their choice. By joining together, we can build a better world. State, University and UW Health employees are using their numbers to make a large and lasting impact on the lives of their neighbors and other families in Wisconsin, across the U.S. and around the world.

Here are some examples of what your contribution can do:

$1/pay period

Provides 16 boxes of healthy breakfast cereal offering sustenance and hope to those in need.

$2/pay period

Funds twenty-five minutes of lifesaving, innovative research by a CureSearch Young Investigator, accelerating breakthroughs in childhood cancer treatments.

$5/pay period

Funds a renewable energy education session for up to 100 people in Wisconsin, empowering communities with sustainable knowledge and practices.

$9/pay period

Provides a young person on the autism spectrum the opportunity to learn “Life Skills Through Stage Skills” at a weeklong First Stage Next Steps Theater Academy session.

$10/pay period

Provides 260 call minutes to United Way’s 211 Helpline. Available 24/7, this vital service connects callers with essential resources when they’re needed most, offering support and hope in times of crisis.

$12/pay period

Supports hands-on environmental education field trips for Wisconsin classrooms, fostering a deeper connection to nature and promoting environmental stewardship.

$15/pay period

Provides an Alzheimer's care consultant for an overwhelmed caregiver during the night, offering essential support and relief to help them find moments to recharge.

$20/pay period

Educates decision-makers on the value of restoring wetlands for flood resilience and clean water, ensuring a sustainable future for our communities and ecosystems.

$25/pay period

Equips 130 students in Haiti with essential school supplies, empowering them with the tools they need to pursue education and build a brighter future.

$30/pay period

Provides clean water to three communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, transforming countless lives by preventing disease, ensuring children can attend school, and empowering entire communities to thrive.

$35/pay period

Provides 13 hours of in-school mental health counseling for uninsured students, helping them manage stress, improve their well-being, and thrive both in and out of the classroom

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Trusted. Efficient. Successful. Partners in Giving is the nationally-recognized state employee workplace fundraising campaign in Dane County, raising millions of dollars each year for over 500 charities.

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