United Way of Marathon County

March 03, 2022

Awards & Celebrations

Have you been watching? We are announcing and recognizing people and special projects all month for their efforts to improve our community. Visit our YouTube Channel to watch these very special awards & recognition videos and follow us on Facebook.

Upcoming Events

Happy Retirement Session

March 23, 2022 5:00-6:30 pm

Join us for an in-person event and learn how to create a personalized Happy Retirement Plan.

Limited Seating. Free. Click here to Register.

Disaster Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) Training

April 6, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm

Join the VRC team and be prepared to screen and mobilize volunteers to be a united force if a disaster strikes in Marathon County. Click here to learn more here.

Limited Seating. Free. Click here to Register.

Non-Profit Board Training

Three-part series on May 2-9-16

5:30 pm-8:30 pm Educate yourself on being a productive board member with experts from the industry. Click here for details and a flyer for more information.

Limited Seating Click here to Register.

Volunteer Appreciation Month

In spite of the challenges that have changed the way we interact, and the needs of our community, you have adapted. Volunteers have demonstrated how incredibly caring and resilient our community is. Please join us for a drive-through event in our parking lot on Friday, April 29, 2022. We want to say thank you and present you with a sweet treat, along with a token of appreciation. Stop by anytime between 11:30 am -1:30 pm and we'll be waiting for you. CLICK HERE for free registration.

Adopt a Classroom

United Way is launching our 2022 Adopt a Classroom project. For a small investment, your workplace or individual group can adopt a kindergarten classroom, provide each child a book and classroom demonstration experience. 2022 Adopt A Classroom Online Registration to reserve your classrooms today. Register by March 18 to guarantee your classrooms. In 2021 Adopt a Classroom brought books to 1,140 kindergarteners in Marathon County.

Read Across America Day

March 2 was Read Across America Day. We had 5 volunteers who shared their love of books and reading. Thank you to the Wausau Police Department, Cindy Owens, Renee Reed, Dolores Zwahlen, and Cheryl Wolken. Listen for your favorite book on our You Tube page or watch on Facebook. Having books of their own is a great way to encourage children to read and practice their literacy skills.

Rebecca's Closet

Rebecca’s Closet, a project of Women United, provides new and gently used clothing for children. Recently a donation was accepted from Bethany Church in Schofield, in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day. Pictured above: Joe and Patrick, volunteers, drove an Afghan refugee family to the Closet for clothing. This family's immediate needs were helped with clothing for the entire family. Human Service professionals are able to utilize the closet for clothing based on their knowledge of the family situation. There is no income restriction or other qualification procedure. Donations of clean, new, and nearly new clothing can be made during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering in Rebecca’s Closet, please contact United Way at 715-848-2927.

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