Join the fun at the second annual 0.1K Run to benefit Bundles of Joy on October 12. This unique event will be held on the 400 Block (rain location former JCPenney store at Wausau Center Mall), with registration beginning at 10:00 a.m. Races will start at 11:00, with two kids' events, followed by a Costume Race--break out your best costume, a Rewind Race and a Slo-Mo Race. Awards will be presented at noon. Register today and receive a free t-shirt!
All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase emergency diapers for families in crisis in our community. Last year, Bundles of Joy distributed thousands of diapers to area families through local agencies. While resources exist to help families with food, there are few places to go if you are out of diapers and there's several days until payday. Bundles of Joy fills that gap.
Did you know that United Way's 211 publishes several resource guides that can help you locate resources or volunteer opportunities? Check out the Landlord List if you are looking for an apartment or home to rent. The 2019 Give and Get Help Guide is your go-to for the most popular volunteer opportunities and commonly used human services organizations/programs in our community. Think of it as a mini-211 directory. For families needing assistance at the holidays, the recently released Holiday Give and Get Help Guide is the place to learn more about local programs that can help. You'll find all of them on our website. Copies of the Give & Get Help Guide can also be picked up from Wausau Times newsstands in the community.
Ryan Gallagher, Blake Opal-Wahoske, and Jennifer Zimmermann are the presenters for this year's Ignite the Leader Within!
This signature event focuses on business and community leaders with varying backgrounds and experience. The purpose is to provide attendees with personal and professional insight to enhance their careers.
Women United invites you to attend their Evening Out on Tuesday, October 22 at the Whitewater Music Hall! Hear from the sisters who own the newly established venue, learn about Project Step Up (a program supported by funds raised at the Power of the Purse) and enjoy live music by the local Fern Isle String Quartet. Attendees are encouraged to support Women United's signature project, Rebecca's Closet. Register today!
What do you get when you combine 11 amazing food sculptures, more than 30 kids activities, awesome mascots, some big trucks and over 3000 attendees? CommUnity Fest 2019!
Make a Difference Day is Saturday, October 26. Locally, United Way Volunteer Connection coordinates hundreds of volunteers to rake leaves for elderly or disabled Marathon County residents. This is a huge chore, and some of our neighbors don't have family to help get their yards ready for winter. 
Hi my name is Ben Lee. I recently joined United Way as the Community Impact Director-Financial Stability and Health. I’ve spent the last decade in the corporate human resources sector and ultimately made the move to United Way because I wanted to pursue more meaningful work that had a tangible impact on our community. So far, every day has been different and I’m really excited about that prospect. I get to come to work every day and challenge myself with building a better community. I don’t know how work can get more rewarding than that.
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United Way RSVP of Marathon County invites you to attend the 7th annual VolunteerFEST, a festival for those 55 and older to celebrate the contribution of volunteer service provided by older adults in our community. The event is sponsored by Ascension and will be held on Thursday, October 10 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at Cedar Creek. Enjoy live music by Chad Brecke, local wine tasting by Trigs Cellar 70, craft beers tasting by Fabiano Brothers, appetizers, refreshments and a chance to win some really great door prizes. 
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Friday, December 6 | Jefferson Street Inn
Nancy Newville retired from United Way in September after 20 years of service to the organization.
