Nancy, a young single mother, arrived at The Salvation Army late last year, needing a place to live. Fortunately, the only family room at the shelter was unoccupied at the time, and she and her child had a safe place to stay. Nancy began working with her Case Manager to explore options. She received assistance from a number of programs that helped her pay for childcare and rent. She also was able to find a better paying job, which allowed her to move into an apartment. Your gifts to United Way provide temporary housing and case management for individuals and families as they get back on their feet and on the path to self-sufficiency. Thank you for helping Nancy and her family.
United Way of Marathon County's 2018 Annual Report to the Community is available on-line. Learn how your gift is making a difference to thousands of people in our community and discover new ways to get involved with United Way.
On May 15, over 325 volunteers came together to package 48,000 servings (16,000 bags) of healthy trail mix at United Way Emerging Leaders "Smack Hunger" event. By partnering with the Marathon County Hunger Coalition, the bags of trail mix were quickly distributed to community and school-based food pantries and backpack programs throughout Marathon County – from Spencer to Hatley and just about everywhere in between. These healthy snacks will benefit children and adults in our community who struggle with food insecurity. Check out the photos and learn how you can be part of the 2020 event by contacting Sarah Tifft.
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community while having fun with your friends, co-workers or family? United Way of Marathon County is hosting our annual “Week of Action” June 17-21. During Week of Action we are offering quick, easy volunteer projects that will really make a difference for people right here in our community. There are different projects offered throughout the week. Find the one that best fits your schedule, or select one that can be done at your convenience during that week. Many of the volunteer activities are family friendly. Click here to register.
On May 6, over 250 women attended Women United's 10th annual Power of the Purse. This fundraiser supports Women United's mission to increase the self-sufficiency of women to improve their lives, the lives of their family and the community as a whole. This year was a record breaking year in both attendance and dollars raised. Women United will be distributing over $28,750 raised at the event to local programs that work with women and children. Thank you to everyone who donated items for the raffles and auction, purchased tickets or bid on items. With your help we will be able to touch the lives of hundreds of people in the community.
United Way of Marathon County partnered with AARP Tax-Aide program to operate a call center during the recent income tax filing season. Call center volunteers scheduled 1871 appointments for low income taxpayers, with a special focus on seniors and those with disabilities who might be unable to pay a tax accounting service. Appointments were scheduled in Wausau, Mosinee and Merrill and were free to taxpayers. More than $1.15 million was returned to the community in tax refunds to this group of taxpayers.
During the two week Serve with Liberty event in May, 37 employees at Liberty Mutual volunteered at United Way. Different groups of employees joined us on several different days each week to paint bookshelves and clean books for the Ready to Read Community Bookshelves. They also assembled Family Activity night kits and sorted and inventoried more than 3000 items donated during the Community Baby shower. Some volunteers packaged individual load packets of laundry detergent to be distributed at local shelters and agencies. Thank you Liberty Mutual employees for giving back to your community.
United Way Ready to Read program has 5 (soon to be 7) Community Bookshelves at various locations. The goal of the Community Bookshelves is to increase the access to books in homes with children. Having ready access to books is crucial in a child's learning to read and loving to read. You can help! Bring gently used children's books to the United Way office at 705 S. 24th Avenue, Wausau, during regular business hours and they will be delivered to the family serving agencies where we have bookshelves. Last year over 10,000 books were collected and distributed. Board books, pre-school books, easy readers and chapter books for youth are always in high demand. Your help in keeping the bookshelves stocked is very much appreciated.
Do I leave the plastic cap on a soda bottle, or take it off when I recycle it? Can a pizza box be recycled even if it has pizza sauce on it? These questions and more will be answered! Join us Tuesday, June 11 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the United Way Office, 705 S 24th Ave.,Ste.400B in Wausau, as Meleesa Johnson, Marathon County Solid Waste Department Director shares the ins & outs of recycling. To register, call or email Susan at 715-298-5721.
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Nancy, a young single mother, arrived at The Salvation Army late last year, needing a place to live. Fortunately, the only family room at the shelter was unoccupied at the time, and she and her child had a safe place to stay. Nancy began working with her Case Manager to explore options. She received assistance from a number of programs that helped her pay for childcare and rent. She also was able to find a better paying job, which allowed her to move into an apartment. Your gifts to United Way provide temporary housing and case management for individuals and families as they get back on their feet and on the path to self-sufficiency. Thank you for helping Nancy and her family.
On May 15, over 325 volunteers came together to package 48,000 servings (16,000 bags) of healthy trail mix at United Way Emerging Leaders "Smack Hunger" event. By partnering with the Marathon County Hunger Coalition, the bags of trail mix were quickly distributed to community and school-based food pantries and backpack programs throughout Marathon County – from Spencer to Hatley and just about everywhere in between. These healthy snacks will benefit children and adults in our community who struggle with food insecurity. 
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community while having fun with your friends, co-workers or family? United Way of Marathon County is hosting our annual “Week of Action” June 17-21. During Week of Action we are offering quick, easy volunteer projects that will really make a difference for people right here in our community. There are different projects offered throughout the week. Find the one that best fits your schedule, or select one that can be done at your convenience during that week. Many of the volunteer activities are family friendly. 
On May 6, over 250 women attended Women United's 10th annual Power of the Purse. This fundraiser supports Women United's mission to increase the self-sufficiency of women to improve their lives, the lives of their family and the community as a whole. This year was a record breaking year in both attendance and dollars raised. Women United will be distributing over $28,750 raised at the event to local programs that work with women and children. Thank you to everyone who donated items for the raffles and auction, purchased tickets or bid on items. With your help we will be able to touch the lives of hundreds of people in the community.
United Way of Marathon County partnered with AARP Tax-Aide program to operate a call center during the recent income tax filing season. Call center volunteers scheduled 1871 appointments for low income taxpayers, with a special focus on seniors and those with disabilities who might be unable to pay a tax accounting service. Appointments were scheduled in Wausau, Mosinee and Merrill and were free to taxpayers. More than $1.15 million was returned to the community in tax refunds to this group of taxpayers.
United Way Ready to Read program has 5 (soon to be 7) Community Bookshelves at various locations. The goal of the Community Bookshelves is to increase the access to books in homes with children. Having ready access to books is crucial in a child's learning to read and loving to read. You can help! Bring gently used children's books to the United Way office at 705 S. 24th Avenue, Wausau, during regular business hours and they will be delivered to the family serving agencies where we have bookshelves. Last year over 10,000 books were collected and distributed. Board books, pre-school books, easy readers and chapter books for youth are always in high demand. Your help in keeping the bookshelves stocked is very much appreciated.
Do I leave the plastic cap on a soda bottle, or take it off when I recycle it? Can a pizza box be recycled even if it has pizza sauce on it? These questions and more will be answered! Join us Tuesday, June 11 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the United Way Office, 705 S 24th Ave.,Ste.400B in Wausau, as Meleesa Johnson, Marathon County Solid Waste Department Director shares the ins & outs of recycling. To register, call or