Marshfield Area United Way
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JUNE E-NEWSLETTER |
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Join us June 23 at 4 p.m.
for a Ribbon Cutting at our new location, 156 South Central Avenue |
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Marshfield Area United Way and Catholic Charities have relocated to 156 South Central Avenue, Marshfield. You can find us between Cole's Music and Fringe Hair Studio, across the street from Mittens. There is parking in the front as well as a back lot. United Way's mailing address, PO Box 771 will remain the same. The new location not only meets our basic needs, but is a beautiful affordable building that offers us the ability to improve our operational efficiency and has room for us to grow. We're really excited about this new location. |
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"Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant, there is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks." ~ Johann Gottfried Von Herder Need a SPARK? Sign up for our weekly inspirational quote. | ||
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Real People. Real Stories. Right here in the Marshfield area. |
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Last year, my dad signed my sisters and I up for Big Brothers Big Sisters. My Big Brother Jason and I got along well, but he moved away after only a few months. I was bummed out because suddenly I had no one to hang out with or talk to. There are more kids waiting for Bigs than there are volunteers, so I didn't get paired with someone new right away. Each week I watched my sisters leave with their Big Sisters while I was stuck at home. Sometimes my sisters would let me tag along with when they would do things with their Bigs. I had a lot of fun, even though I was hanging out with girls. Because it's just my dad, the Case Manager thought a Big Sister would be a good female role model for me. I was matched with Sarah and already feel comfortable around her. I'm always excited to see Sarah and even give her a goodbye hug when she drops me off. Dad's happy too. He says I'm more talkative at home and has seen "improvements"-whatever that means. Thanks to Marshfield Area United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Without you guys, I would have never met Sarah or had opportunities to learn and grow. Because of your contributions, Marshfield Area United Way is able to fund Partner Programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters that build one-on-one relationships between children and caring adults. If you would like to become a mentor or for more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters call 387-6198. |
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Easy Ways to Give Back this Summer | |
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Dreams Came True this Spring |
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The final two days of the Dare to Dream Raffle saw more than $20,000 in ticket sales. And the grand prize winner, Marshfield resident Pattie Kelnhofer waited until the last day to buy her ticket. On the way to a meeting in Stevens Point, Pattie said to herself, I'm going to win that raffle. "But immediately I said, how stupid no I'm not." But she did. When Pattie was called she didn't believe it As Pattie was going home to process her good fortune, she said, "I'll never forget this day." Since less than $4,300 were sold, the grand prize went to a 50/50 proceeds split, for a total of $41,602.50. Second place was Rob Kubatski, who won $4,000 Third place was Len Zawislan, who won $1,000. Thank you to everyone who sold or purchased tickets and Wisconsin Homes for presenting this event with United Way. |
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Marshfield Area United Way | PO Box 771 | Marshfield | WI | 54449
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