If the United Way of Door County’s campaign goal of $825,000 sounds familiar to you, it should hopefully inspire you to give even more this year. The organization announced the 2023 Annual Campaign goal of $825,000 during a special kickoff event held at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Monday night. It was the same goal they had last year when they raised over $776,000 to help support the United Way’s mission as well as 30 other local non-profits. The event featured Door County YMCA CEO Tonya Felhofer, who discussed her upbringing in an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) household and how she was discouraged from going to college because of it. United Way of Door County Executive Director Amy Kohnle says stories like Felhofer’s and others across the community helped the board realize that they should give the $825,000 goal a second chance.

Kohnle says campaign materials will be sent out to donors during the month of September with special events popping up through the end of the year. One of those special events is on September 23rd as the organization takes on a Woodstock-vibe for “Peace, Love, and United Way” at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. You can find more details on that below.