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Raffle win dream come true for Gordy Earll
 Gordy Earll had to dig his winning ticket stub out of the recycle bin when he found out he won $23,515.72 in United Way's Dare to Dream raffle. "When Paula (Jero, United Way Executive Director) called me on Monday I thought it was to remind me about a meeting. I thought it was a joke when she said I won," Earll said. Ticket sales ended Saturday, June 4 during Dairyfest. Since less than 3,750 tickets were sold, the grand prize went to a 50/50 proceeds split. Second prize went to Trixie Willman of Medford, winning $3,000 and third prize winner Calandra Zebro of Mosinee took home $1,000. Read more to learn why Earll threw away his ticket. |
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More people seeking help for basic needs
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In 2012, United Way will fund 31 local human service programs $610,220 to serve the Marshfield area's most pressing needs.
In 2010, United Way Partner Programs helped 11,630 individuals from the Marshfield area, an increase from 11,467 in 2009.
Affordable housing, limited employment opportunities and increased living expenses have put a strain on residents. Programs that provide basic needs assistance are reporting the most significant increase in people seeking help.
In 2010, North Central Community Action Program provided 6,377 days of housing assistance to 163 households who faced eviction, an increase from 2009's 4,661 days of assistance for 158 households. The number of residents seeking help from Soup Or Socks (SOS) food pantry and clothes closet has steadily increased. In 2010, SOS helped 1,256 people as compared to 1,172 in 2009.
United Way provides the building blocks to a good life by helping residents work towards financial stability, give youth a good start and provide resources for our most vulnerable populations to live safe and independently.
View 2012 funded program list.
Read more about the funding process.
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Locations needed for August backpack drive
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Last year United Way's Fill a Backpack, Fulfill a Dream school supply drive collected and distributed more than 500 backpacks, nearly 100 more than in 2009.
Your business or organization can help bring smiles to hundreds of children and youth from the Marshfield area by collecting supplies.
If your business would like to be a public location to collect supplies or if you will run a supply drive within your company, call 715-384-9992 or email United Way.
For information about how to register click here.
Backpacks are distributed to students in grades Kindergarten to Eight from Auburndale, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Neillsville, Pittsville, Spencer and Stratford.
Coordinated by the Marshfield Area United Way with help from Marshfield Clinic's Center for Community Outreach and Vita Plus (Loyal, Granton and Greenwood drive).
For more information call 715-384-9992 or visit our Web site.
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Hit a Home Run for Hunger on July 7
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Bring a nonperishable food item July 7, 7 p.m. at Jack Hackman Field and Hit a Home Run for Hunger.
Hit a Home Run for Hunger is organized by Marshfield's Sunrise and Noon Rotary Clubs as a continuation of Rotary Winter Wonderland efforts to provide supplies for area food pantries.
The American Legion baseball game features the Marshfield Legion Blue Devils team taking on the RSW, which is the Rothschild, Schofield and Weston Legion team.
Food collections will be distributed to area food pantries.
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Figi's sculpture contest fills food pantry shelves
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What started out as the round barn, holiday scene, little red wagon and yellow brick road transformed into a gold mine of food donations. This year Figi's, Gifts in Good Taste added a twist to its annual food drive.
Each department was challenged to create a Figi's-themed sculpture with the food collected.
The Human Resources department claimed the trophy and bragging rights with its sculpture of the Marshfield Round Barn, constructed with 480 items, including brown gravy packets, tomato soup,cream mushroom and cream of chicken soup.
Eleven departments participated to collect approximately 1,500 items, eclipsing prior donations.
Food was distributed to food pantries in Pittsville and Stratford and Saint Vincent DePaul in Marshfield. Food also was distributed to United Way Partner Programs: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Marshfield Area Respite Care Center (MARCC), Mary's Place and Soup Or Socks food pantry.
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