United Way in Our Community 2019 United Way

United Way in Our Community 2019

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. Each year More than 7, 000 individuals and almost 300 local companies join us in the fight to build a stronger community. Thank you!

Funding the Most Critical Issues We Face

• provides free and confidential access to non-emergency health and human services information and referral, via phone, text, chat or on-line database. • connects people who want to get help with community services and connects people who want to give help with volunteer opportunities. • United Way’s 2 -1 -1 serves Marathon, Portage, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties.

• Coordinates group volunteer projects for companies and organizations. • Builds the capacity of nonprofits by helping them recruit the volunteers they need. • Strengthens community through coordination of key volunteer events: • Make A Difference Day • Reading Buddies

• A volunteer program for persons 55 years of age and over. • Provides volunteer placement services and program benefits that support volunteering. • Hosts monthly Coffee Hours and Educational programs free to the community.

• More than 180, 000 books have been distributed since 2004 through agencies that serve children and families—with an emphasis on low-income families. • The Adopt A Classroom project in 2019 paired local businesses with kindergarten classrooms across Marathon County for a literacy building activity. More than 1000 kids participated.

• A Leadership Giving Community of approximately 900 members, giving $600+ annually. • Summit League giving accounts for about 40% of total dollars raised in each campaign year.

• A giving community that provides a powerful structure to inspire and mobilize the giving power of women. Over 230 members: • Engage in volunteer projects that impact community needs. • Advocate for low-income women and families. • Network with other community minded women.

• A giving community that engages young professionals in philanthropic and leadership opportunities, and educates emerging leaders on community priorities and needs. • Members participate in committees, networking events, volunteer projects, and exclusive leadership training opportunities.

RETIRE UNITED • A giving community launched in early 2019, for those who are retired or are nearing retirement. • Members participate in volunteer activities, fun social events and continue their support of vital community programs.

• The Marathon County Hunger Coalition met more than 150, 000 requests for food last year. • Over 80% of the food gathered at the United We Can event fit in the nutritious food category.

• Led Project Connect and Point-In-Time Events: The last Wednesday of January and July, volunteers count homeless people during overnight hours. • Advocates for homeless and housing challenged individuals.

• Build literacy in pre-schoolers. • Identify and promote family-friendly business policies. Distribute Welcome Baby Baskets in partnering organizations. • Provide professional development for child care workers.

A Project of the Early Years Coalition www. Raise. Great. Kids. org is a website to share the latest in parent and caregiver advice, tips, and connections in Marathon County as we Raise Great Kids together!

• Supports a diversion pilot “Tiers of Support” to integrate communitybased services for students and families that address challenging behaviors and truancy with supportive rather than punitive approaches. • Hosts a “Student Hiring Fair” where local businesses meet with local students to accept applications, conduct interviews and establish better bridges to local youth employment. • Hosts a Professional Development Day annually in August to build skills in individuals who work with youth in our schools and agencies.