Your Top FIVE to THRIVE

March 2025

#1 LIFE Survey - We need YOU to tell us about Life in Marathon County

Calling everyone from Abbotsford to Wittenberg and everywhere in between, we want to hear from you!

Take 5-10 minutes to share your insights in this community survey. Your feedback will help shape a better quality of life for everyone in Marathon County. 

#2 211 Marathon County Provided 10,025 Referrals in 2024

United Way’s 211 is our community’s information and referral service. We help eliminate barriers by connecting people with services.

Housing was at the top of the list for referrals in 2024, and also the top unmet need.

In 2024, United Way's 211 answered 4,134 calls for help from Marathon County residents, providing 10,025 referrals.

#3 Second Annual Lottsa Pasta Drive Kicks Off March 20

Last year, about 3,300 pounds of pasta was collected. We teamed up with 26 businesses, many community members and Festival Foods.

Join United Way of Marathon County in our second annual pasta drive!

We're collecting as much as we can to benefit local food pantries.

Businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate!

Pasta will be sorted and distributed to local pantries by our Hunger Coalition. 

#4 Visit us at the Chamber Expo in April, Learn about Small Business United

Save the date and swing by our booth at the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Thursday, April 17.

Learn about our 365 Small Business United initiative - a group of local small business owners who are committed to investing in ongoing, impactful and meaningful work of United Way of Marathon County.

Being a member of the 365 Small Business United group aligns your business with United Way and our long history of bringing people together around the issues that matter most.

#5 Volunteer Opportunities - Community Closet, Hunger Coalition, VRC

Whether it’s helping in our Community Closet, Mobile Closet or with our Hunger Coalition we’ve got some exciting volunteer opportunities for you. Open your calendar, gather some friends or coworkers and sign up!

Community Closet and Mobile Closet

• Seasonal style transition in the Community Closet: March 26, March 27, March 28

• Mobile Closet in Mosinee at Community Center of Hope: March 13, July 10, September 11, November 13

• Mobile Closet at Spencer Kids Group: August 5

• Community Closet First and Third Thursdays. A one-time volunteer opportunity on the First and Third Thursdays of each month.

Hunger Coalition

Farm to Family Produce Packing: Choose your spot(s) May through November on Tuesday mornings. Your team will help pack fresh, organic produce into 200 boxes for easy distribution.

Volunteer Reception Training

April 29: Be ready to lead when disaster strikes. In partnership with Marathon County Emergency Management, we are hosting a FREE Volunteer Reception Center Training to prepare community members to manage and mobilize volunteers effectively in times of crisis.

Calendar of Events

• Thursday, March 13 - VOLUNTEERS needed Mobile Closet at Community Center of Hope
• Tuesday, March 18 - Lunch, Learn & Do
• Thursday, March 20 - Lottsa Pasta Drive Starts!
• Tuesday, April 1 - Self-Defense Class with Women United

Save the Date

• Thursday, June 5: Power of the Purse 2025!