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July 2024

#1 Small Businesses Unite to create BIG Impact - Who Will be the Next to Join?

We’re gaining momentum with our NEW Small Business United group!

This program encourages small business owners (25 full-time employees or less) who are committed to investing in ongoing, impactful and meaningful work to join forces for just $365 a year.

Who will be the next to join and support our BOLD goal to lift 10,000 community members to financial stability by 2033?

Below are the first members to join!

• Integra Tool
• Tall Pines Behavioral Health
• FlipSide Graphics

#2 United Way Staff Spends Juneteenth Volunteering in the Community

Juneteenth is a day where the staff of United Way gives back to the community they work for by volunteering at area nonprofits.

We had staff at The Neighbors' Place, Humane Society of Marathon County, our Marathon County Hunger Coalition’s Our Garden, and the Wausau Habitat For Humanity ReStore.

#3 Get Your Ticket to our 2024 Community Bus Tour!

HOP on the bus and receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at three unique organizations making a difference in the lives of community members striving for financial stability.

Thursday, August 22. Seats are limited, so don’t wait! The deadline to register is August 11 at 3pm.

You’ll get to tour the facilities, hear from leaders and see the impact your dollars are having on these vital programs.

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin
• ECDC Multicultural Community Center
• Good Shepherd Shelter (formerly the Warming Center) 

Click to watch a short video featuring last year's tour!

#4 Women United's Power of the Purse raises $51,000 to Invest in Community

Two signed Taylor Swift guitars, luxury purses, the Golden Ticket, and amazing King of Pursonality packages all contributed to a successful 2024 fundraiser!

This year's event was held at the Jefferson Street Inn on Thursday, June 6 and raised $51,000. United Way's Women United will use those funds to invest in the community through community grants that increase the self-sufficiency of women to improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the community as a whole.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, or donated!

#5 Meet Our New Community Impact Associate - Nikki Shackelford

Meet our new Community Impact Associate – Nikki Shackelford!

Hello! My name is Nikki and I’m so happy to be joining United Way as a Community Impact Associate. I’m originally from Oklahoma, lived in Fort Worth, Texas for a minute, then moved to Madison, Wis. where I lived for almost 20 years.

I previously owned a dog hiking and training business servicing the Madison area. I built it from the ground up and loved it with all my heart. However, business ownership just wasn’t for me.

I am pleased to say my work with dogs also made me want to get back into working with humans and our current socio-economic situation fuels my desire to be part of a community working to take care of each other. I look forward to joining this community and seeing what we do together!!

Calendar of Events

• Friday, July 12: Emerging Leaders Volunteer Opportunity Born Learning Trails
• Friday, July 19: Emerging Leaders at Wausau Woodchucks
• Saturday, July 20: Walk with Women United
• Monday, July 22: Emerging Leaders Volunteer Opportunity - Fill a Backpack, Fill a need
• Tuesday, July 30: Mobile Closet at Wausau West High School & Volunteer Opportunity
• Wednesday, July 31: Emerging Leaders Backstage Pass at Greenheck Turner Community Center

Register for Our 2024 Campaign Kickoff

REGISTER TODAY! Thursday, August 29: 2024 Campaign Kickoff Event

Register for the Annual Farm to Feast Dinner

REGISTER NOW! Saturday, August 17