We encourage you to snap a photo of yourself and family participating and tag #mcliveunited or email solafson@unitedwaymc.org with your photos.
Monday, June 15, 2020: Honor Flight Greeting Cards
Tuesday, June 16, 2020: Click here to Thank a Small Business
Wednesday, June 17, 2020: Why Give Wednesday: Take a photo of you and your family giving back, post on social media and tag us at #mcliveunited.
Thursday, June 18, 2020: Click here to Thank a Healthcare Worker
Friday, June 19, 2020, Friday Fun Bingo Boards: Complete one of the three BINGO boards, post online and tag a friend. Boards will be posted to our Facebook page on June 19 at 8am, 11am and 3pm.
Adopt a Classroom Literacy Program continues this year, with a non-traditional approach. Companies and local businesses were scheduled to read to kindergarten classrooms in April, as school closures began and a new normal was established. This month, United Way staff organized the supplies for Adopt a Classroom to be delivered to approximately 650 students at the Wausau School District, Newman Catholic and St. Mary’s Schools. Students will be able to grow a mini garden in a glove with their families while at home. United Way will work with DC Everest, Edgar, Marathon and Mosinee school districts in the fall.
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund continues to bring essential resources and aid to our local nonprofits. The fund provides flexible funding for organizations working throughout Marathon County who are impacted by the coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. We acknowledge that the resources of local nonprofit organizations may be stressed as they provide support for those with immediate needs in this time. Applications continue to be accepted online. To date, we have awarded 36 organizations with grants totaling over $300,000.
I continue to be amazed with United Way of Marathon County. As we’ve gone through the last few months, the staff and volunteers have remained focused on our mission to unite people and organizations in Marathon County, to build a stronger community and strategically invest in education, financial stability and health priorities to improve lives now and into the future. The staff has found ways to work remotely and still meet the needs of the community. During these unprecedented times, I was impressed at how the community came together to help those in need. We have teamed up with the Community Foundation and raised over $450,000 to help those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Our groups are meeting via video conference and audio conference to continue the important work and maintain safe working practices. Thank you to the entire team of staff and volunteers for making an impact in our community! I’m convinced that we will continue to work well and provide support where needed.
Because of you, we are stronger together. Learn how your gift to United Way is making a difference in our community! The 2019 annual report is available on our website. Thank you for helping us fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.
United Way of Marathon County continues to find new and innovative ways to connect people and services. This year we are hosting our annual Week of Action, June 15-19 - Virtually! Virtual Volunteering allows many families, businesses and individuals to help in their own way while practicing safe, solo and small projects. 
United Way Retire United received a $5,000 grant from the Wausau Noon Kiwanis and a $5,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor. The money will be used to purchase and distribute breakfast and healthy snack items to rural Marathon County School children to address their weekend hunger needs.
Welcome Lauren Kaiser who is originally from Mosinee and just completed her freshman year of college from St. Thomas in Minneapolis studying Human Resources Management and Theology. She will be working with our Volunteer Coordinator to implement virtual volunteer opportunities and offer a college student’s perspective on volunteering in our community. 
Joe Tazelaar, Administrative and Finance Director