Get in the mix with $26 

You can support causes you care about through the Minnesota Combined Charities campaign, which partners with federations, or groups of nonprofits with a similar focus area or mission, to raise donations through payroll deduction. It’s easy and convenient. And just $1 per pay period, or $26, can make a real difference. It can:   Visit the Participating Federations webpage to learn more […]

Alumna Tara Carlson featured in United Way video

United Way of Cass-Clay is a participating Combined Charities federation Tara Carlson, a 2023 social work and sociology graduate, is featured in a United Way of Cass-Clay 2025 Video. She was also featured on our story site, in “Juggling single parenthood, college with a village’s support.” Tara is a foster care case manager in the Family Services Division at Cass […]

Minnesota kicks off 2026 Combined Charities Campaign

October is here, which means it’s time for the 2026 Combined Charities campaign. Every year, state employees across Minnesota come together to support causes they care about. It’s an easy, convenient way to support nonprofits through payroll deduction. While you can start a deduction any time of year, October is a great time to focus on giving back.  Combined Charities […]

MN Combined Charities Campaign begins Oct. 1

The Combined Charities giving campaign for Minnesota state employees begins Oct. 1 and runs throughout the month. Donations can be made year-round, but the campaign aims to educate employees about the opportunity and convenience of payroll deduction. Signing up for payroll deduction is a convenient way of giving to multiple organizations at once, allows the charities you support to better […]