The training consists of four Monday sessions from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at United Way of Marathon County, 705 S. 24th Ave, Ste. 400B in Wausau. Dates for 2017 are January 23, January 30, February 6, and February 13.
If you would like a representative from United Way to share a short presentation about ALICE in your company, club, service or church group, please contact Sue Haupt to set up a date and time.
December 9 is only a few days away. If you haven't made your gift to United Way of Marathon County yet, now is the time! Any donor who gives $52 or more will be entered into the sweepstakes to win a Jeep Renegade, $1000 gas card or $500 gas card. You can increase your chances by increasing your 2015 gift by $13 or more. Complete details are available on our 
Over 200 Summit League members gathered at the Greenheck Innovation Center on November 15 to honor John & Nancy Skoug, the 2015 Tocqueville Award Recipients. The Tocqueville Award is presented to individuals who have shown their support of United Way of Marathon County with personal gifts over an extended period of time, as well as support through volunteer leadership roles. John Skoug served in various volunteer positions, including two terms on the board of directors from 1989 to 1995. He was named the Volunteer of the Year in 1993. Mr. Skoug said the he was extremely honored and very humbled by the recognition in a community where there are so many generous people. John currently serves as the CEO of Marathon Cheese, and was instrumental in growing the employee campaign for the organization. As one of United Way's top giving accounts, Marathon Cheese and their employees have raised over $1.2 million since 2002. 
During National Hunger & Homelessness Week in November 70 local residents attending a screening of the film 30 Seconds Away, a documentary about the inter-realted issues of mental illness, addiction and homelessness. The film was presented in collaboration with the AOD Partnership and NTC. While the film was shot in Milwaukee, attendees commented that it was very similar to Wausau, and helped them better understand the challenges of local residents who are struggling with the same issues.
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, lives in every community in our state, and across the country. United Way of Wisconsin, along with local United Way's commissioned an 
Looking for a volunteer opportunity with built in hugs and smiles? Volunteer to be a Reading Buddy to a kindergarten or 1st grade student and the hugs are sure to come. As a Reading Buddy you will spend about an hour, 1-2 times per week, reading with a student that is struggling to keep pace with their classmates. Research shows that kids who struggle to read early, continue to lag behind their peers. It's critical to their future success to improve their reading ability as quickly as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to have them read to an adult as frequently as possible. You can make a difference! Currently we are seeking volunteers for the Mosinee and Marathon Elementary schools. Please contact