Your Top 5 to THRIVE

September 2023

#1 2023 Campaign Kicks Off with Energy, Networking, Kit Building!

Our 2023 campaign officially kicked off Thursday, August 31 with a networking event held at Northcentral Technical College.

Those in attendance also teamed up to make laundry kits that will be given to guests at our United Way of Marathon County Community Closet.

In theme with our "bold goal" United Way staff wore brightly colored clothing to the event. United Way of Marathon County Executive Director Jeff Sargent found the best shirt of all to wear - a rather unique vintage shirt his dad previously owned!

The energy and passion in the room was noticeable, and we hope everyone has a fun, creative and successful workplace campaign!

We would like to thank Peoples State Bank for sponsoring the event and Northcentral Technical College for letting us use your space.

Our Bold Goal - lift 10,000 community members to financial stability by 2033.

#2 First-Ever Farm to Feast Raises $17,000

The numbers are in and almost $17,000 was raised at the first-ever Farm to Feast dinner!

The unique fundraiser, presented by Red Door Family Farm and Cattail Organics, was held at Whitewater Music Hall Saturday, August 12 and featured a produce-led gourmet meal.

Proceeds will go to support our Hunger Coalition’s produce-forward initiatives like the Farm to Family Produce boxes and Mobile Food Pantry.

THANK YOU:

To all the volunteers for running food, washing dishes, and cleaning up.

Maggie Christians for preparing an amazing meal.

Whitewater Music Hall for the use of your beautiful space.

The Milk Merchant for the eye-catching grazing tables.

Angela and Brad from Red’s Petals for the gorgeous flowers.

And of course, the event sponsors!

Cindy Hogan & The Hood

Mandy Roberts - Thrivent

Rural Mutual Insurance Company

AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Verve Salon

Van Acre

Katie 'Huber' Breitenmoser & Windy Hill Midwifery

Crooks Law Firm S.C.

#3 Community Closet Officially Opens & Stays Busy on Shopping Days!

We had a full house at our Community Closet ribbon cutting Thursday, August 17 with the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce!

United Way employees wore clothing from the Community Closet at the event to show the different styles offered.

Since opening to the public, more than 300 community members have been served. With the influx of guests, the Community Closet is seeking donations and volunteers!

#4 Make a Difference Day, Leaf Raking Volunteers Needed

We’re looking for volunteers to rake yards for our annual Make a Difference Day!

Gather as a workplace group and work your muscles any day between October 23 and October 27. Get a group of friends together, a school group or a few neighbors and join the effort on Community Raking Day, Saturday October 28.

For elderly or disabled homeowners, seasonal lawn care like leaf removal presents a significant challenge, as the cost of hiring out these services is out of reach.

United Way of Marathon County is seeking to help relieve that worry by coordinating volunteers to rake these yards, allowing people to care for and remain in their homes without taking on an additional household expense.

You can RAKE a Difference!

#5 Upcoming Events & Activities

September 7 - Virtual Company Campaign Champion Training

September 19 - Lunch, Learn & Do (Period Poverty Kits)

September 20 - Women United Networking Event

October 4 - Community Bus Tour

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