United Way of Marathon County will be collecting new socks for school kids and families for the entire month of May.

Socks are worn by every family member and an overlooked item when families’ needs are assessed. Schools have reported this is an ongoing request for students and families especially going back to school in the fall.

We will collect any and all sizes, colors, and types of socks. Single pairs of socks or large packages of socks are needed.

Socks will be distributed through United Way’s Community Closets and other agencies and programs such as Bare Necessities.

Donate socks and drop them off at the United Way office during normal business hours or at a Peoples State Bank location near you (All Marathon County Locations) or Healthfirst, 216 South 3rd Avenue, Wausau.

Online options are available and will be shipped directly to the United Way office. 

Amazon:

Target List:

Walmart:

Thank you to the transformational leadership team for their great ideas in organizing this project.

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Wausau, WI- United Way of Marathon County is recognizing volunteers tomorrow at a drive-through event.

Volunteer Appreciation Month is an opportunity to say THANK YOU to the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to United Way throughout the year.  People, families, companies, employees, retirees, RSVP, board members, committee chairs, impact teams and so many more are committed to this community.  We can’t do the work without YOU. 

Friday, April 29, 2022, 11:30 am -1:30 pm.

For this drive-through event, come anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm and enter our parking lot from Helmke Street, following the signs. Our United Way staff will be there to greet you and send you with a sweet treat and token of our appreciation.

Wausau, WI- United Way of Marathon County Emerging Leaders successfully completed Smack Hunger.

20 teams from area organizations and businesses packed 2,500 breakfast kits for kids.  This project impacts students who need a little extra nourishment in 19 schools and 6 school districts including DC Everest, Wausau School District, Abbotsford, Spencer, Colby, and Edgar.

Thank you to teams of employees at Peoples State Bank, Greenheck, Aspirus Marathon County, Nationwide, Intercity State Bank, US Bank Marathon County, Marathon Cheese Corporation, Graebel Companies, BMO Harris Bank, Associated Bank, EO Johnson Business Technologies, Greenheck, Wipfli, MPPL Financial, Incredible Bank, Connexus Credit Union, Miron Construction, Woodson YMCA, Rocket Industrial and Footlocker.

United Way Emerging Leaders is the next generation of professionals who want to make a difference in our community. Members enjoy exclusive opportunities to network with business leaders, volunteer for projects, and improve the community we serve. Members enrich their lives and the lives of others through Connect, Serve and Lead opportunities.

Have you ever volunteered for United Way of Marathon County?   

We would like to say THANK YOU to the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to United Way of Marathon County throughout the year.  People, families, companies, employees, retirees, RSVP, board members, committee chairs, impact teams and so many more are committed to this community.  We can’t do the work without YOU. 

Friday, April 29, 2022, 11:30 am -1:30 pm. 

We want to take this opportunity to say thank you and see you in person. Drive through the United Way parking lot and say hello, enjoy a sweet treat and receive a token of our appreciation. Register here

In 2021 volunteers completed projects each and every month of the year.  Thousands of people helped throughout the community by packing senior kits for the homebound, organizing food packing for school children, raking yards for the elderly, reading to students, packing literacy kits, donating time on a board or impact team, and sorting clothing in the Community Closets, networking and advocating.  

United Way of Marathon County and Women United is proud to announce that the Power of the Purse event is back in person this year.  Join us in person to celebrate over a decade of amazing years of fundraising that benefits local programs that focus on removing barriers that keep women and families from becoming financially stable.  Donations help local programs such as Childcaring Inc., Christmas for Mommies, and Project Step-Up.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Hilton Garden Inn

151401 County Rd NN, Wausau 54401

Limited Advanced Tickets Available

Register at the link below.

https://www.unitedwaymc.org/pop2022

Tables and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. An auction and social for women with a great variety of handbags, unique accessories & one-of-a-kind gifts; accompanied by hors-d’oeuvres & a cash bar. There will be both live and silent auctions as well as bucket raffles.  Proceeds to benefit United Way of Marathon County Women United.