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Last Minute Shopping Left To Do??
Give a gift that gives back all year long in honor of a loved one, colleague, or friend. Make a donation to United Way in their name and we will notify them of the generous gift that will help improve lives in our community.
Simply include an email or mailing address of the recipient and United Way will send them a recognition of the gift.
The amount is kept confidential and the tax deduction is yours. Make your tribute gift today by calling 715-384-9992 to give by debit or credit card or mail to United Way, PO Box 771, Marshfield, WI, 54449. |
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2011 Campaign Update |
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Marshfield Area United Way is currently at ninety-one percent of this year's campaign goal of $910,000. Funds total $829,699 as of December 19, 2011. Since a number of campaigns have not been turned in yet, it is still too early to project the outcome of the campaign. The Marshfield Clinic Match Challenge gave this year's campaign the boost United Way was hoping for, but unstable economic times are a major factor that are influencing this year's campaign.
The community's response to the Clinic's Match Challenge far surpassed any projection United Way had anticipated. While figures continue to be calculated, so far, United Way has received $35,381 from 552 increased givers and $74,129 from 709 new givers.
"We both gained and lost many donors this year. Without the generosity of the Marshfield Clinic and the community's tremendous response to the Match Challenge, United Way would be drastically short of the $910,000 goal based on the number of people unable to give this year," said Paula Jero, Executive Director of Marshfield Area United Way.
The fact remains that economic hardships remain prevalent in and around the Marshfield area and have a direct impact on the number of people able to give year-to-year. The current economic climate has also increased our community's service needs, especially for those that help provide basic necessities.
As United Way makes its final push toward the $910,000 goal, it is not too late to give. Any donation, big or small, can make a significant difference in improving the lives of the people of our community. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 771, Marshfield, WI, 54449. You can also drop off donations at the local United Way office at 156 S Central Ave or make a donation with a debit or credit card by calling 715-384-9992. |
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Community Kids' Kind Contribution
Marshfield Area United Way Executive Director, Paula Jero, visited third grade classrooms at Washington, Grant, Lincoln, and Nasonville Elementary Schools to explain what United Way is and how United Way helps people in our community. The presentation emphasized that United Way is able to help the community because many caring people give a little and not because one person gives a lot.
Each third grade classroom then held a "penny drive" collecting change for United Way. All together, the third grade classrooms at the four schools visited donated $831.37 to the 2011 United Way campaign.The amount donated more than doubled any previous amount raised in years prior for the Community Kids Campaign. | |
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Real Stories from the Marshfield Area |
Twleve-year old Ellie was referred to
Children's Service Society counseling due to having difficulties with finding a best friend and fitting in with peers. She had been oppositional at times with her mother and father. She was sometimes sad and angry and lashed out at her parents with sarcasm.
Ellie had a history of being diagnosed with OCD, and had a tendency to over-focus on her diet, as she had a history of binging and starving. She had difficulty putting full effort into school work. She was getting an incomplete on assignments approximately once per week at intake.
A treatment plan was developed in which Ellie agreed to work on talking to her mom and dad about her feelings before getting sassy and also making school a priority.
After attending several counseling sessions at Children's Service Society, Ellie has made significant progress in her goals. She and her parents reported rapid improvement in her communication of feelings and also in her effort in school. Ellie no longer had incomplete assignments. She reported feeling more hopeful about her school situation and her ability to make friends. She was showing no further symptoms of OCD. Ellie completed her goals and was discharged as a result.
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LIVE UNITED Spark
Add a little inspiration in your email. The LIVE UNITED Spark is a quote sent every Tuesday that will make you ponder, smile, take action or laugh out loud.
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein
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Christmas Dinner | |
The American Legion will be serving Christmas Dinner starting at 11am on Christmas Day. The dinner is free and open to the public.
Anyone interested in volunteering for this event should arrive at the American Legion at 10am Christmas morning. |
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