Marathon County Housing Task Force

2021 created opportunities for dollars to be invested in our community to help individuals achieve financial stability and increase access to healthy foods. 10,896 nights of shelter were provided by United Way funded programs and 2,163 individuals were able to move into, or remain in a safe and permanent house. Because of the dollars invested in United Way of Marathon County, 13,100 individuals were assisted with food access and they didn't have to choose between food and other basic necessities. We continue to advocate for affordable housing and educating the community on
financial stability one step at a time while our partner agencies provide services for In Marathon County.

*Kelly* has two children and no permanent home. She ended up in the Wausau area to get help from family. Shortly after arriving, her family asked her to leave. Most of her savings was spent on getting to Wisconsin. Some nights she and her children stayed in the car and others hopping around between homes of people she barely knew. A funded parter was able to help support Kelly in finding an apartment, rental assistance, and filled her pantry full of fresh foods. They were connected to public schools and established a medical provider in the community. While Kelly still has a long way to go towards stability, her children are finding support within their school network and new home. *Name changed for confidentiality of client and her children*