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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!
Marshfield Area United Way surpassed the $910,000 goal set for the 2011 Campaign. Funds total $914,125 which is $34,125 more than what was raised in 2010. Marshfield Area United Way would like thank everyone who generously contributed to this year's campaign, as well as, thank those who donated their time and dedication in helping accomplish this remarkable goal.
With the recession still affecting the economy, United Way credits its many individual, corporate, employee, and retired givers in helping surpass the $910,000. This is the first time since 2007 that United Way announced a public goal for its annual fundraising campaign and it was aggressively set $30,000 above the amount raised last year.
Campaign Co-Drive Chair, Dave Meissner, said of the public goal, "Tammy and I are both goal oriented people. We felt very strongly that United Way needed to once again make public the goal for our community to reach. Our message throughout the campaign was firm and passionate that the needs of this area were more desperate than they have ever been."
Reaching goal this year was made possible because this community has such a great capacity to care for one another. "There are many businesses and individuals that stepped up to assure the goal was attainable. They are too numerous to mention by name but I do feel the need to thank the Marshfield Clinic. It was their leadership and vision that set the pace for this campaign early with $25,000 Match Challenge. Special thanks to Dr. Tim Boyle, Al Chaney and Dr. Karl Ulrich for recognizing the difficulties faced by so many individuals in our community," said Meissner. The Clinic proposed a challenge this past October, to match any new and increased donations up to $25,000. The community's response was remarkable.
The generosity of donors makes it possible for United Way to help meet the rising demand for basic services, such as, food and shelter, in the community. The funds from this year's campaign will also go to support local youth initiative programs that help children reach their full potential as well as fund programs that help people whom are vulnerable gain financial stability. Last year, these programs helped over 11,000 individuals in the community.
Campaign Drive Chair Tammy Meissner said in summary of this year's campaign, "It has been an honor and privilege to represent United Way this year. We have gained an even deeper appreciation for the folks who day in and day out, work to adapt to increased needs of struggling families and individuals. United Way represents a safety net for our community and its most vulnerable population. Everyone faces challenges in life but what's important to realize is that there are those to catch you when you fall. Thanks to the area's generosity and commitment to their community, neighbors, and co-workers, United Way continues to be there."
Click here for a listing of companies that increased contributions 1-49%.
Click here for a listing of companies that increased contributions 50-100+%.
Click here for a listing of new or returning contributors.
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FREE Tax Preparation Assistance |
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Earn less than $58,000 a year? Get your taxes prepared for free. Individuals 18-years-old and older who make less then $58,000 a year are eligble for the free tax prepartion services. The services are offered by AARP, Cellcom, Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department and Marshfield Area United Way. Call Marshfield Area United Way at 715-384-9992 to schedule your appointment today. Services are available by appointment only, no walk-ins accepted. Once you have an appointment scheduled please bring the following applicable items with you to your appointment:
- Photo ID and Social Security Card
- Copy of your 2010 Homestead Credit or Federal & State Returns
- Medical/Dental Insurance Premium for 2011
- 2011 Pension statements
- Any W-2's related to employment in 2011
- Any 1099's related to interest and/or dividends for 2011
- SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit statement for 2011
- Property tax bill or rent certificate for 2011
**This service is available for personal income taxes only.Business income, farm income, rental income, and health savings accounts deductions do not qualify. |
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Upcoming Partner Events
Friday, February 10th, 2012
Personal Develpoment Center presents Sheltering Hearts Mardi Gras
Dinner, live & silent auction, and a cash bar
6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
at UW-Marshfield/Wood County
2000 West 5th Avenue
Tickets are $25 in advance; $35 at the door.
**Tickets are available by calling or stopping in at PDC: 715-384-2971
Saturday February, 18, 2012
Soup or Socks presents Marshfield Area Empty Bowls
Handcrafted bowls donated by local artists, soup donated by local restaurants
Raffle prizes donated by area businesses
11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
at UW-Marshfield/Wood County
2000 West 5th Avenue
Adults: $10-includes bowl of your choice
4 & under: free
Sunday, March 4th, 2012
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Buffet - Big Brothers Big Sisters
8:00 a.m. until Noon
at American Legion Post 54 of Marshfield
2100 South Maple Avenue
Adults: $6.50
Children 12 and under: $3
For more information or to volunteer call: 715-387-6198
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Friday, January 27, 2012, Associated Sales and Leasing will donate $5 to United Way for every oil change that is purchased that day.
Associated Sales and Leasing will be continue to run the offer to donate $5 per oil change the last Friday of each month through the end of 2012.
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Partner Programs:
Making a Difference | |
Our experience with Youth Net was a good one and I can see the need in the Marshfield community. Youth Net is an afterschool resource center for school age kids. We were referred to Youth Net from teachers our son, Matthew, had. Matthew has ADHD and has always struggled with school work. Prior to Youth Net, the kids went to an afterschool day care for a few hours until I finished work. After work, I would come home make supper and then we would work on homework left to finish or things he needed to study for. This was a challenge since his ADHD meds were completely wore off by the time I got home. Homework was a battle with getting him to focus and it seemed to become more of me telling him what to write on his work to get it finished rather than him doing the work on his own and having me check it over.
His doctor prescribed a short dose of ADHD meds for at home to get him through, but if you didn't give it in time we were still up late trying to get work done. Once he was referred to Youth Net and was attending, he was bussed there after school and I picked him and his sister up there after work (His sister was given the option to participate in the program with him). While at Youth Net, he had teen mentors assist him with his school while his meds were still active. He was able to retain what he was learning while things were still fresh in his mind and get the work done quicker. I no longer needed to give him an additional dose in the evening. He went to Youth Net from sixth through eighth grade.
At Youth Net he was able to see he wasn't the only kid with homework issues, he gained new friends and took a liking to a lot of the teen mentors they had there. All kids (at that time, I don't know if it's changed) were on a reward/point system for bringing their assignment book, bringing work to do, working w/manners as they would in school, using work time appropriately, etc. On assigned days they were then allowed to "cash in" their points for items (school supplies, trinkets, etc.) giving it a positive environment. At the end of the school year, they planned a field trip day for all the kids to celebrate their accomplishments together. During the summer, they continued with a summer school (camp theme) program that was just as rewarding.
Youth Net was a great program for us and truly was a homework "saving grace" for us. Matthew doesn't suffer from learning disabilities but his severe ADHD has limited his ability to what he can do in a classroom environment. He really enjoyed going to the program and I think kids didn't feel like they were singled out there with so many others needing assistance in one way or another.
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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.
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."
~ Jim Ryun
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