Your Top FIVE to THRIVE

September 2024

#1 Looking FRESH!

Women United, in collaboration with our Instant Impact grant process, granted ECDC Wausau Multicultural Community Center $6,000 for back-to-school haircuts and braids.

In addition, funds are being used for their Shades of Beauty initiative, which provides hygiene and beauty care specifically catered to black women.

It's more than just a haircut or hard-to-find products, it's SELF CONFIDENCE to those who are in a new country and experiencing everything new... a new language, new schools, and new home.

Jennifer Johnson and Julie Burmesch, on behalf of Women United, presented a check to ECDC Friday, August 30.

#2 First-Ever Financial Stability Summit Set for September 24

Join us for an open dialogue focused on BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS surrounding financial stability.

This event will explore how to embrace the discomfort that comes with making changes. Disrupting the status quo is needed to lift community members to financial stability.

Come and learn what is needed to address this issue in Marathon County and join the call to action!

Sign up for our Financial Stability Summit Tuesday, September 24 at 9 a.m. at Northcentral Technical College.

Registration for this event is free but required.

#3 Community Closet Winter Clothing Drive Starts Tomorrow

Winter coats, snow pants, and boots are among the most expensive clothing items a family needs when cold weather hits.

To keep up with demand, we need your help to keep the racks stocked at our Community Closet with these types of items.

We invite you, your workplace, and your friends and family to team up and start a winter clothing drive.

We are all UNITING TO THRIVE!

#4 NEW! Check Out Our Online Store with All the United Way Gear You Need

Visit our online store for a variety of United Way of Marathon County merchandise including t-shirts, polos, hats, sweatshirts, and more. We are still working to add items to the store, let us know if you have any suggestions.

Available in kids’ sizes too. You choose your item, the color and your size.

Two dollars of each item purchased will go to United Way.

#5 You Can Make a Difference with Your Rake...and a Little Sweat.

Whether it’s a free workout or you just want to help others who are unable to, we’re looking for volunteers to help Make a Difference by raking leaves.

Many elderly or disabled homeowners struggle with seasonal lawn care, especially leaf removal.

The cost of hiring these services is often out of reach. United Way of Marathon County is stepping in to make a difference by coordinating volunteers to rake these yards, enabling homeowners to care for and remain in their homes without bearing an extra financial burden.

This is a great opportunity for workplaces and groups of friends and family.

• Raking Days: Wednesday - Saturday, October 23 – 26 (Rain dates Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29).

• Leaf Pickup/Hauling Days: Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29.

Calendar of Events

• Thursday, September 5: Community Closet Winter Clothing Drive Starts!
• Thursday, September 5: Emerging Leaders - Leadership Launch #4
• Thursday, September 12: Women United Lunch & Learn - Community Closet
• Thursday, September 19: Emerging Leaders Compete for A Cause
• Tuesday, September 24: Financial Stability Summit
• Tuesday, September 24: Mobile Closet & Food Pantry in Mosinee

Save the Date

• Wednesday, October 9: The Great Carrot Harvest (volunteers needed)
• October 23-26: Make a Difference Day (volunteers needed)