United Way of Marathon County

May 05, 2021

Volunteer Board

“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.” - Heather French Henry

Did you know United Way has a volunteer Board of Directors that puts in hundreds of collective hours each year? They volunteer on committees, advocate for community members who need assistance and oversee partner program funding decisions. These men and women are committed to making Marathon County the best it can be. Click here to see the full list.

Free Education Series for Parents

United Way of Marathon County and the Marathon County Early Years Coalition will be hosting free, virtual educational sessions each Tuesday in May from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The second presentation is on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, presented by Dr. Lori Shepherd, Pediatrician, Marshfield Clinic, and Dr. Carolyn Nash, Pediatrician, Child Advocacy Center. The first session had more than 50 people registered. Registration is free and required to receive a link via email the day before. Register here.

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Book Drive

One of the biggest barriers to reading for young children is the lack of books of their own. United Way's Ready to Read distributes thousands of books to children in our area. Donate new or gently used children’s books to United Way of Marathon County's Book Drive. Donate books May 10 - June 4 at Peoples State Bank - Marathon County locations, and Associated Bank - Stewart Ave, Downtown and Weston locations. Shop local at Janke Book Store and purchase new books to donate! Books can also be donated directly to United Way of Marathon County during June 8 - 9, 2021. *The most needed books are board books for early readers age 0-3.*

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Power of the Purse

On May 4, Women United held their virtual Power of the Purse, exceeding their goal of $10,000. Funds raised from this event will be distributed in fall of 2021 by a Women United Impact Committee. Previous funding recipients include, but are not limited to: Project Step Up, Good Start Grants, Rebecca’s Closet, Justice for Families, scholarships at NTC and UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Campus and more! Thank you to everyone who donated items for the door prizes, auction, donated funds to support the event or bid on items. With your help we will be able to touch the lives of hundreds of people in the community.

The Community Baby Shower

The Community Baby Shower was a success thanks to our community donors. Businesses collected baby supplies and individuals donated needed items. These items included diapers, strollers, sleepers, and socks. All items will be inventoried and distributed through Rebecca’s Closet and other partner agencies that benefit children. Thank you to everyone who donated!

Week of Action

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 21-25, 2021. We will offer a variety of volunteer projects for you to participate in. Watch for sign-up information through your email and on our social media sites. Volunteering allows many families, businesses, and individuals to help in their own way. We encourage you to snap a photo of yourself and your family participating and tag @liveunitedmc on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtag, #mcliveunited.

Adopt a Classroom

Adopt a Classroom brings books to 1,140 kindergarteners in Marathon County. Twenty-nine businesses/organizations have adopted classrooms along with 4 families this year. Thank you 3M, AbbyBank, Aspirus, Associated Bank, The Bone & Joint Center, CLA, Connexus Credit Union, County Materials, GI Associates, Greenheck, Impact100 Greater Wausau, J & D Tube Benders, Kocourek Kia, L&S Electric Inc., Marathon Cheese Corp., Menzner Hardwoods, Moms Club of Wausau, Nationwide, North Central Community Action Program, North Central Health Care, Northcentral Technical College, Peoples State Bank, Reach for the Magic Destinations, RMM Solutions, The Caring Tree, News 9 WAOW, Wipfli, and Emerging Leaders and Women United members.

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