MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER
UNITED WE CAN
Join "United We Can" and show your support for local food pantries by creating sculptures out of canned food! This virtual event is a great chance to gather your team and work together for a good cause by building a sculpture at your workplace or home.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on March 15th. Click the link below for all the details on how to enter your team's masterpiece. Photos of the sculptures will be posted on the Marshfield Area United Way Facebook page for voting, so make sure you give it your best shot!

Winners will receive awards, including Fan Favorite, Tallest Sculpture, and Sculpture with the Most Items Used. If you can't participate, you can still help by donating items, making monetary donations, signing up for the e-newsletter, or voting for your favorite canned food sculpture.

Let's come together to help those in need!
DOWNTOWN WINE & BEER WALK 2024
Save the Date!

Get ready to have a blast while supporting your local community! Join us for the 8th Annual Downtown Wine & Beer Walk in beautiful Downtown Marshfield.
It's the perfect way to spend a day with friends and family!

Stroll down the streets and enjoy a variety of delicious wine and beer samples while exploring unique shops and boutiques from 11am to 2 pm.

And the fun doesn't stop there! You can also enjoy a free concert by Jerry Schmitt Band from 2 pm to 5 pm at Wenzel Family Plaza and feast on mouth-watering food from Kambray's Food Truck, Razor Jay's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, and more!

This exciting event is happening on
Saturday, May 11, 2024
11am to 2pm Downtown Wine and Beer Walk
2pm to 5pm Live Music at the Plaza

Mark your calendars and use the links below to easily save these events in Facebook. And make sure to grab your tickets starting Monday, April 1, 2024.
VOLUNTEER RECEPTION CENTER
2024 Volunteer Reception Center Spring Training
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 5-6:30pm
Where: Forward Bank Community Room

Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC) are a critical component to managing a spontaneous volunteer workforce in emergency response and recovery. When natural disasters occur, oftentimes people come from all over the country to offer their time and skills to help rebuild communities affected by the devastation. Volunteers come with diverse skills and ability levels and there is sometimes confusion as to how best to utilize these human resources. A VRC screens and organizes volunteers during this time to maximize the productivity of the generous people offering to help as well as keep communities safe during the recovery and rebuilding process.
We need your help in building a team of community members with the ability to work together and turn a crowd of spontaneous volunteers into an asset and a workforce. Join us for the Volunteer Reception Center Spring Training to learn about this process, and, if you choose, become a member of this vital team.

Training includes a basic overview of the volunteer reception center, a mock exercise, and a brief discussion.
Dinner will be provided.

Please note: Those interested in joining the VRC team for North Wood County must attend the training, even if you have attended them in the past.
Questions? Call our office at 715-507-5005 or email info@marshfieldareaunitedway.org
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PLANNED GIVING
Creating a Lasting Impact
We know how much your community means to you. Since it was founded in 1946, Marshfield Area United Way has been a cornerstone that is uniquely in tune with health and human service needs in the Marshfield area. Working hand-in-hand with community volunteers and partner agencies, we strive to build a future in which everyone in the Marshfield area has the opportunity to thrive. Utilizing an adaptive and responsive approach to community needs, you can rest assured that your donation is building a legacy that is a stronger Marshfield community.

What is Planned Giving?
Planned Giving is part of an overall financial or estate plan. Planned gifts can exist side-by-side with your other beneficiaries and can be a contribution of any size. Check out our new informational page or call our office to learn more!
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Marshfield Area United Way’s Annual Sponsorship Program offers an excellent opportunity for your organization to highlight its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement. Your support will help fund critical programs and initiatives aimed at creating lasting change and empowering those in need in our community to build better futures.

As a sponsor, you will receive prominent recognition in our promotional materials including our website, social media platforms, and event signage. Click on the link to view the various sponsorship levels and associated benefits.

Thank you for considering our Annual Sponsorship Program!
NOW PROGRAM NEWS
The Nutrition On Weekends (NOW) program is a collaborative, community effort targeting childhood hunger. The program provides healthy, ready-to-eat nutritious foods for children during the weekend, providing a safety net for children when they are not in the classroom and able to access school meals.
 
EACH CHILD RECEIVES A WEEKLY FOOD PACK CONTAINING:  
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
  • Cereal
  • Snack Mix
  • 2 Pieces of Fruit
  • Veggies
  • Granola bar
  • Fruit snacks
  • Applesauce or fruit cup
  • Mac & cheese or oatmeal
  • String cheese
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