NEWS & Updates
JUNE 2023
Day of Action 2023 Recap

United Way's annual Day of Action event took place June 16. In addition to community members, local companies were represented by volunteers: Nicolet Bank - Manitowoc, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Manitowoc Ice/Pentair, Americollect, UnitedOne Credit Union, Capitol Civic Centre, Lakeshore Community Health Care, Kerry Red Arrow and Seehafer News.

Thank you to all the volunteers whose hard work benefited local nonprofits! (Not pictured: Those who volunteered at Lakeshore Humane Society.)

Shoutout to our event sponsors - Seehafer News and NextEra Energy Resources.

Special thanks to Higher Grounds Coffee Company for morning beverages and to Subway for delivering lunch.
United Way's Stuff the Bus Event Set for July 11
United Way Manitowoc County is partnering with Brandt Buses, Inc. and Walmart Manitowoc on Tuesday, July 11 for our 2nd Annual Stuff the Bus event.
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In support of area schools' community closets, we are collecting essential supplies for youth. Examples of needed items include toiletries, clothing, gift cards, non-perishable snacks, cold weather items, etc.
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Donations should be dropped off at the bus in Walmart's parking lot, 4115 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc between 1:30-5:30pm. Shop the day of the event or shop beforehand and simply drop off your donations that day. Read the full press release here.
United Way Seeking Volunteers for Manitowoc County's Summer 2023 PIT Homelessness Count
United Way Manitowoc County is seeking volunteers to assist in conducting the Point in Time (PIT) Homelessness Count on July 26 and 27. Two shifts are available: 11:00pm-1:00am and 4:00-6:00am.
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The data collected through the PIT Count is reported to the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report that is provided to the U.S. Congress. Homeless information is also reported to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and is used to develop the Housing Inventory Chart for the Balance of State Continuum of Care. Results help establish future homelessness reduction programs, funding, and other supports.
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Interested volunteers are asked to sign up by Tuesday, July 18 and also attend a volunteer training to prepare for the Count on Thursday, January 20 from noon-1:00pm.
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Businesses and individuals can also get involved by donating vouchers or gift cards. To learn more, call United Way at 920.682.8888.
Ride United Transportation Program Relaunches
United Way Manitowoc County’s Ride United program has just relaunched, once again helping cover ride costs for basic needs in partnership with Felician Village On-the-Go and Maritime Cab.

United Way’s goal is to provide 300 or more rides per month starting June 2023 through May 2024.

United Way’s Board of Directors approved $48,000 from the organization’s 2022 fundraising efforts in support of this critical program.

Additionally, Lakeshore Technical College has generously donated $1,500 as a Ride United program sponsor, bringing the program’s total support to $49,500.
In Every Issue:

Volunteer Center Newsletter

Did you know that United Way is the Volunteer Hub for Manitowoc County?
Talk United

Talk United is a weekly, 5-minute program with WOMT Radio that airs every Tuesday morning at approximately 11:20am.
Hello Lakeshore with United Way
The Hello Lakeshore Podcast with United Way is hosted by Craig Dillon of WCUB Radio and Ashley Bender of United Way Manitowoc County. Each week Craig and Ashley chat with a different nonprofit in Manitowoc County.

Podcasts air every Friday and can be found here or on Apple Podcasts.

Are you a nonprofit that would like to be featured on the program? Call United Way at 920.682.8888.
UNITED WAY MANITOWOC COUNTY
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