November 2025

#1 United Way Hunger Coalition Launches Last-Minute Mobile Market

Due to SNAP benefits not being distributed, our Hunger Coalition held a last-minute Mobile Market in the parking lot of Red Eye Brewing Co in Wausau Monday, Nov. 3 serving 220 individuals.

Guests received eggs from Ninepatch Farms and a mix of in-season organic vegetables and spinach from Cattail Organics and Red Door Family Farm, all based in Athens.

Afterwards, the Mobile Market rolled out of the Red Eye parking lot with just a handful of garlic cloves left.

If you’re looking to help out the coalition, consider donating when it's needed most.

All funds will be deployed into the community. In addition to that, we’re also accepting collected food from food drives. We’ll take that food and distribute it out to our local pantry systems for you.

If donating by PayPal or Venmo please note in the app that it’s for food assistance and we’ll take care of the rest.

#2 MaiGer Moua Joins United Way as Director of Community Impact

We are excited to welcome MaiGer Moua back to United Way as our next Director of Community Impact!

MaiGer started in her role on Monday, October 27, and will oversee the Community Investment Process, The Hunger Coalition, and The Housing Task Force.

She stood out in an extremely competitive application process that garnered over 70 applications.

MaiGer most recently worked for Northcentral Technical College as a Student Success Advisor. Prior to that she was the Crisis Operations Manager for North Central Health Care, and prior to that she was our very own Director of 211.

She is also an Adjunct Instructor for the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, teaching Asian American History.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, she was a recipient of 2022’s Women of Vision Award and the 20 Under Forty Award in 2015.

MaiGer also returns to United Way with a deep understanding of our work after serving on our Board of Directors during our strategic planning.

We are excited to welcome MaiGer back to United Way in this capacity. She is the perfect fit to guide this important work into the future.

#3 Our Campaign Is in Full Swing - Win BIG in Our Sweepstakes!

We’re on a mission to lift 10,000 community members to financial stability by 2033 and every donation brings us closer to that goal.

Win Big in Our Sweepstakes!

When you give, you don’t just make an impact—you also get a chance to win amazing prizes!

If your company or organization runs a United Way workplace campaign, that’s the best way to contribute. If not, you can still join in and help us reach our goal.

Here’s How it Works:

Donate at least $1 per week ($52+ per year) during our campaign, and you’ll be automatically entered to win:

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NEW Donors receive double sweepstakes entries!

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Together, we can create lasting change in our community. Every dollar makes a difference!

#4 Uniting for the Holidays: Giving Tuesday Baking Drive

Many families struggle to buy groceries, let alone holiday baking supplies. Let’s help them continue (or start) a family tradition of baking holiday goodies.

You can host a Uniting for the Holidays Giving Tuesday baking supply drive with friends/family or even on your own. Or check to see if your employer is hosting one! Registration is required.

Here’s how you can help:

• Create a Baking Basket: Shop for and assemble a basket with everything needed. Basket requirements and details here

• Purchase from our Amazon Wish List: Items ship directly to United Way. Include your name and email so we can thank you! Amazon Wish List

• Donate Online: Support Uniting for the Holidays through PayPal or Venmo. Please note in the app that your donation is for Uniting for the Holidays.

-Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/UWMC1

-PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1599727

Let’s come together this Giving Tuesday to bring joy—and sweet memories—to families in our community!

#5 Make a Difference Day Leaf Raking Event Cleaned Up!

Students from DC Everest Area School District Idea School pose for a photo after raking leaves for an elderly homeowner.

Our community showed incredible spirit during this year’s Make a Difference Day Leaf Raking Event (October 22–25)!

Thanks to 51 amazing teams, more than 110 yards were raked—including every home on the waitlist.

From scouts to local companies, students, and nonprofits, volunteers came together to make a real impact in the lives of homeowners who are not physically able to rake their own yards.

Calendar of Events

• Monday, November 10: Retiree Summit
• Thursday, November 13: Mobile Community Closet at Community Center of Hope VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• Thursday, November 27: 16th Annual Turkey Trot

Save the Date

• Thursday, December 4: Lunch, Learn, & Do Community Closet Edition