Although Tim and Abbie had planned to wait for a few years before starting their family, they were excited to learn that they were having a little boy. Tim and Abbie were barely making their way from paycheck to paycheck when their son Josh was born. Learning that a quality child care program would cost them $1000 a month presented a huge problem. They couldn't afford for one of them to stay home, and they couldn't afford the cost of care. Every month they were falling further behind on their bills.They felt that their options were limited and they didn't know what to do. Their day care provider suggested that they apply for a Good Start Grant, funded by United Way. The goal of the program is to help low income families access quality child care by offering grants to subsidize the family's payments. With the help of the Good Start grant, Tim and Abbie were able to keep Josh in a daycare that they trusted and that Josh loved.
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? At the luncheon it was announced that we are having our very own LIVE UNITED challenge... without the ice! Here's how it works. Over the next few months, plan to do a volunteer activity and show your United Way spirit and commitment to our community. Wear a LIVE UNITED shirt while doing it and take some photos. Then share your photos via Facebook or Instagram or tweet about your volunteer experience on Twitter, be sure to use #MCLIVEUNITED. For every time the hashtag is used, EO Johnson Business Technologies will donate $5 (up to $1000) to United Way of Marathon County.
Getting older is the leading cause of hearing loss with up to 70% of people over 70 affected. Why do some people hear well with hearing aids while others don’t? Why don’t some people like their hearing aids and find them difficult to use? What’s the difference between an audiologist and a hearing instrument specialist? These are just some of the questions that Lori Fish, Au.D., the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin’s Doctor of Audiology will address on Tuesday, March 14 from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. at the United Way office. She will also talk about tips and strategies to maximize communication in your home and in public places. The presentation will also include the latest research on hearing aids and the brain. Feel free to invite any of your friends or family that could benefit from this free RSVP program. To register, call 715-298-5721 or email Tony Omernik.
Is your company looking for seasonal or part-time help? If so, plan to have a booth at the second annual Youth Hiring Fair, coordinated by United Way Partnership for Youth. The event will be March 16 at the Boys & Girls Club, Caroline S. Mark Site, 1710 N. Second Street, Wausau. Local schools will promote this event, and some will be bringing interested students to the fair by bus. If you are interested in having a booth, contact Deanna Schuette today to register your company.
If a disaster strikes in Marathon County, will you be ready to help? Join United Way Volunteer Connection for a program on disaster volunteering. Discover the range of opportunities from joining a disaster reserves list to offering assistance in screening, interviewing, and matching volunteers to jobs that need to be done! This program will be held at the United Way Offices (705 S. 24th Ave. Ste. 400B) on Monday, March 27 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Contact Volunteer Connection (715-298-5723) to register or learn more about disaster volunteering.
United Way in partnership with FamilyWize distributes and promotes prescription drug discount cards. This is a free program, with no enrollment requirements. The FamilyWize card reduces the cost of prescriptions by an average of 30% or more. It can be used by anyone who does not have health insurance for prescription medications or to reduce the costs of medications that may not be covered by insurance. Since the program began in Marathon County, almost 7,000 people have saved over $800,000 on their prescription drug cards. You can get your card by visiting our website or be coming to the United Way office.
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Getting older is the leading cause of hearing loss with up to 70% of people over 70 affected. Why do some people hear well with hearing aids while others don’t? Why don’t some people like their hearing aids and find them difficult to use? What’s the difference between an audiologist and a hearing instrument specialist? These are just some of the questions that Lori Fish, Au.D., the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin’s Doctor of Audiology will address on Tuesday, March 14 from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. at the United Way office. She will also talk about tips and strategies to maximize communication in your home and in public places. The presentation will also include the latest research on hearing aids and the brain. Feel free to invite any of your friends or family that could benefit from this free RSVP program. To register, call 715-298-5721 or email 
Is your company looking for seasonal or part-time help? If so, plan to have a booth at the second annual Youth Hiring Fair, coordinated by United Way Partnership for Youth. The event will be March 16 at the Boys & Girls Club, Caroline S. Mark Site, 1710 N. Second Street, Wausau. Local schools will promote this event, and some will be bringing interested students to the fair by bus. If you are interested in having a booth, contact 
If a disaster strikes in Marathon County, will you be ready to help? Join United Way Volunteer Connection for a program on disaster volunteering. Discover the range of opportunities from joining a disaster reserves list to offering assistance in screening, interviewing, and matching volunteers to jobs that need to be done! 
United Way in partnership with FamilyWize distributes and promotes prescription drug discount cards. This is a free program, with no enrollment requirements. The FamilyWize card reduces the cost of prescriptions by an average of 30% or more. It can be used by anyone who does not have health insurance for prescription medications or to reduce the costs of medications that may not be covered by insurance.