Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, agency partners and the community we serve.
United Way of Marathon County is closely watching the developments of the Coronavirus and assessing the situation daily, following all recommendations from the Federal Government, Center for Disease Control and Marathon County Health Department. In conjunction with local health officials, we are working to slow the spread of the person-to-person transmission, particularly those who are most vulnerable to infection and severe disease. Please be assured we are focused on providing continued service to the community. We are currently involved in conversations with community partners to address emerging community needs issues.
If you are looking for more information regarding resources, information and referrals dial 211 or visit https://www.unitedwaymc.org/get-help
United Way Updates
March 20, 2020
Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, agency partners and the community we serve. Please be assured we are focused on providing continued service to the community. We are currently involved in conversations with community partners to address emerging community needs. Our ability to receive donor gifts and our commitment to our partners continues uninterrupted. Click here to learn more about our local relief fund.
United Way of Marathon County is closely watching the developments of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and assessing the situation daily, following all recommendations from the Federal Government, Center for Disease Control and Marathon County Health Department. In conjunction with local health officials, we are working to slow the spread of the person-to-person transmission, particularly those who are most vulnerable to infection and severe disease.
If you are looking for more information regarding resources, information and referrals dial 211 or visit https://www.unitedwaymc.org/get-help
United Way 211 has been activated by Governor Evers in response to COVID-19.
- United Way’s 211 is available 24/7 for non-emergency questions about COVID-19 information and updates.
- Simply dial 211 to speak with a call specialist.
Our Office: At this time, our office is closed to the public.
- Effective March 23, 2020, employees will work from home. Our staff can be reached via email or phone.
- Click here for a complete list of phone numbers and emails.
Thank you for your understanding. In this time of distance, it is even more important that we UNITE as one.
Sincerely,
Jeff Sargent, Executive Director
United Way of Marathon County
Events
- All events and in-person meetings scheduled at United Way’s office are cancelled until further notice.
- United Way staff will be implementing meetings via phone or web when possible.
Volunteering
- All United Way volunteer events are cancelled.
- Visit United Way’s Volunteer page for ongoing updates.
Community Closets
- The Career Closet and Rebecca’s Closet will be closed until further notice. We will not be accepting donations at this time. For emergency requests through Rebecca’s Closet please call Sarah Tifft at 715-298-5712.
Funded Partners
- Please keep us informed of any program challenges that may result from this situation.
Stay Connected
- Visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for ongoing updates.
- For questions or other needs, please reach out to your United Way contact person via email.
- For all other inquiries, call 715.848.2927 or email unitedway@unitedwaymc.org.
- If you are in need of services, dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to be connected to someone who can help. In anticipation of increased call volume, you can also access resources by visiting the 211 website.
How to Make an Impact
- If you’d like to make an additional donation to help meet the increased needs of our nonprofit partners during this time, click here to make a gift to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
- We appreciate your patience and flexibility in this developing situation. Thanks for your support!
