United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties

Help our community by sponsoring a child to receive books for a year through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, or register your child to receive books. Find out more information here:
uwswac.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library

Thank you to the student volunteers who helped to pack backpacks for Stuff the Desk! This year we are serving over 1,000 students, we couldn’t do it without our volunteers!

SAVE THE DATE! Day of Caring is going to be October 26, 2024. We will be looking for yards to rake and for volunteers soon!

From Hello to Help, 211 is here to connect South Wood & Adams Counties' residents with essential services. Tell at least 2 people you know about 211 today.

Campaign kick-off is coming up!! United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties helps to support 30 programs, 6 coalitions and several community initiatives. Whether you are helped directly or indirectly, we try to better our community as a whole every single day. Join us today by giving, change doesn’t happen alone – WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Donate here: uwswac.org/form/donate-today

Your voice is vital in shaping the future of maternal and child health programs. Complete the statewide DHS maternal and child health survey to shape programs for the next five years. Visit the DHS Needs Assessment page to take the short survey in English, Hmong, or Spanish. www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mch/blockgrant/needsassessment.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMvDHW6XG3c

Maternal and Child Health, Title V Needs Assessment The Department of Health Services launches maternal and child health needs assessment to gather community feedbackWe want to hear from you! We are in a pivotal moment that only happens once every five years. Please take 15 minutes to complete the survey. Your voice matters.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to Stuff the Bus, we are able to provide school supplies to 1097 students for the upcoming school year! Another special thanks to our 29 volunteers!

Drop-off will be located on the backside of East Junior High on 6th Street. When you arrive, volunteers will be there to help unload. Thank you!

Bring school supply donations to Stuff the Bus tomorrow at Lunch by the River from 11:30am-1pm!
Depending on the weather, collection may be moved to East Junior High – an update will be posted here Thursday morning.
If your student is in need of school supplies, register here: https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration

Only a couple days left to register for Stuff the Desk! This program is intended for k-12 students with a financial need for school supplies. Call 211 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or register online here: https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration

Stuff the Bus is coming up this Thursday! Bring your school supply donations to Lunch by the River or drop them off at any of the locations listed here: https://uwswac.org/stuff-bus-lunch-river
We can't wait to see everyone!

Lunch by the River is coming up! Next week, August 1, we will be sponsoring Lunch by the River and collecting school supplies for Stuff the Bus! Bring your school supply donations and have lunch.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until the age of 5, thanks to United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties' Women United. If you are interested in sponsoring a child or receiving books, click here: uwswac.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library

Just over a week left to register for Stuff the Desk for the upcoming school year! Stuff the Desk is a program for students that provides school supplies free of charge. This helps students be able to focus on school and start the school year off right. Register online here: https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration

Together We Thrive! Whether you’re in a bustling city or a small town, your time can make a big difference. Volunteering is for everyone, regardless of background or experience. Join us in strengthening our communities at VolunteerWisconsin.org.
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United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties What is United Way? We improve lives in our community! We invest in local programs. We are a communit

There is not much time left to register for Stuff the Desk! This program is intended for k-12 students with a financial need for school supplies. Call 211 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or register online here: https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration

Volunteering forges bonds that last a lifetime! Visit VolunteerWisconsin.org to find the opportunity to give back that is right for you!
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United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties What is United Way? We improve lives in our community! We invest in local programs. We are a communit

We are almost two weeks away from sponsoring Lunch by the River on August 1st! Join us for lunch and bring your school supplies donation for Stuff the Bus. We cannot wait to see everyone!

Where Does Your Time Go? Wisconsin Volunteers spend over 72 million hours each year supporting their communities’ health, education, economic growth, and more. Discover new ways to make an impact with VolunteerWisconsin.org

United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties What is United Way? We improve lives in our community! We invest in local programs. We are a communit

On July 24, 2024, volunteers across the state will participate in the Point in Time (PIT) Count to better understand homelessness in our communities. The event will begin locally at 11pm and end at approximately 2:00am. During this time, volunteers will canvas the community for unsheltered people and provide local resource information. Participation in the PIT Count also allows local organizations to secure vital funding to continue providing essential homelessness services in south Wood County.
Help is needed for this event in south Wood County. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ben at 715-421-0390 or [email protected]!

Stuff the Desk registration is open! This program is intended for k-12 students with a financial need for school supplies. Call 211 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or register online here: https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration

What’s your volunteering superpower? Share in the comments what personal strengths you’ve discovered through volunteering.
Just starting out or looking for new ways to give back? Discover your volunteering superpower by visiting www.volunteerwisconsin.org today to find opportunities that align with your unique skills, where you live, what you’re interested in, and your schedule!

United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties What is United Way? We improve lives in our community! We invest in local programs. We are a communit

Join us on August 1st at Lunch by the River! Our Stuff the Bus committee will be collecting school supplies to distribute for the 2024-2025 school year. Feel free to bring your school supplies donation directly there or one of the drop off locations listed here: https://uwswac.org/stuff-bus-lunch-river

It's easy to make an impact! Looking for volunteer opportunities but not sure where to start? Visit www.volunteerwisconsin.org to explore a variety of options. Filter by location, agency, interest area, or accessibility to find the perfect fit for you.
You can also reach out to your local United Way or Volunteer Center for more ways to get involved. Make a difference today!

United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties What is United Way? We improve lives in our community! We invest in local programs. We are a communit

Stuff the Desk registration is open now through August 1, 2024! All families with financial needs are eligible to receive free school supplies – register online here: uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration

Stuff the Bus is coming up in a little less than a month and we need supplies! Check out the list of places that are collecting school supply donations: https://uwswac.org/stuff-bus-lunch-river

Today we celebrate our Community Cornerstone Partner, The MLE Foundation, Inc.! Thanks to The MLE Foundation, Inc. for their support during our annual campaign which helps us change thousands of lives in the communities we serve.
We could not do it without them!

Diaper Delivery Day!
Thanks to the generosity of our community during our Diaper Drive, we were able to deliver to First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, FOCUS & The Family Center!
Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, Inc. FOCUS of SWC First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center