Saint Joseph's Hospital kicked off their annual campaign with the flare and excitement of ... pirates.
Turns out there are high seas in the Marshfield area and the Marsh Coast Guard spotted some trouble. Gold deblooms, eye patches and "Arrrrs" all around, it was time to LIVE UNITED with a campaign focusing on A Treasure Chest of Caring.
Hospital administrators donned their best pirate ware and expressed to the gathered captains (internal United Way volunteers) that our true treasure isn't gold ... it's our family, friends and neighbors. With the tough economy everyone needs pitch in and help each other to advance the common good.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Acts of Kindness Impact Lives of Others
Every day people help total strangers in all sorts of acts of kindness. It can range from helping someone with their groceries, to helping someone when their car breaks down or offering assistance in an emergency situation. Think about all the times you have helped a stranger, and then think about what the impact of your random act had on that person. You may never know the full scope of the impact, but odds are the act impacted their life greatly- even if for a short time.
This time of year many people are preparing for the long Wisconsin winter that will inevitably come our way; harvesting gardens, last minute repairs to homes and raking leaves to name a few. Every year volunteers join together for a morning in October to complete an act of kindness for a complete stranger.
This October 25, 2008 the Marshfield Area United Way Volunteer Center and the Marshfield News Herald will hold its seventh annual Make a Difference Day. Make a Difference Day is a national day of volunteering to rally the citizens of our local communities in an effort to improve the quality of life and encourage a spirit of giving. Each year we recruit and assign approximately 350 volunteers to rake the yards of 75 to 100 elderly or disabled residents.
Although these volunteers are helping out these area residents only for a short time and completing what some may think of as a small task- the impact of the work of the volunteers is immeasurable. If not for these volunteers many elderly or disabled residents would have to complete this task on their own or possibly leave it undone. Over the years I have received many phone calls and letters from recipients of Make a Difference Day. Each one is a personal testimonial of how the volunteers impacted their lives greatly.
Please join us and help us impact the lives of others. Volunteer with your family, friends or co-workers. You along with over 300 volunteers will make a difference in the lives of others by completing an act of kindness that will be sure to have an impact.
To volunteer or to have your lawn raked please call the Marshfield Area United Way Volunteer Center: Lawn assignments will be given out to all volunteers Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 a.m. at the Marshfield Senior Center.
Contributed by Sarah Krenn, Community Impact/Volunteer Center Coordinator
This time of year many people are preparing for the long Wisconsin winter that will inevitably come our way; harvesting gardens, last minute repairs to homes and raking leaves to name a few. Every year volunteers join together for a morning in October to complete an act of kindness for a complete stranger.
This October 25, 2008 the Marshfield Area United Way Volunteer Center and the Marshfield News Herald will hold its seventh annual Make a Difference Day. Make a Difference Day is a national day of volunteering to rally the citizens of our local communities in an effort to improve the quality of life and encourage a spirit of giving. Each year we recruit and assign approximately 350 volunteers to rake the yards of 75 to 100 elderly or disabled residents.
Although these volunteers are helping out these area residents only for a short time and completing what some may think of as a small task- the impact of the work of the volunteers is immeasurable. If not for these volunteers many elderly or disabled residents would have to complete this task on their own or possibly leave it undone. Over the years I have received many phone calls and letters from recipients of Make a Difference Day. Each one is a personal testimonial of how the volunteers impacted their lives greatly.
Please join us and help us impact the lives of others. Volunteer with your family, friends or co-workers. You along with over 300 volunteers will make a difference in the lives of others by completing an act of kindness that will be sure to have an impact.
To volunteer or to have your lawn raked please call the Marshfield Area United Way Volunteer Center: Lawn assignments will be given out to all volunteers Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 a.m. at the Marshfield Senior Center.
Contributed by Sarah Krenn, Community Impact/Volunteer Center Coordinator
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wii Tournament brings out competitive spirit
There's nothing like a good game of golf or bowling to get those competitive juices flowing. This year, Marshfield Savings Bank took these tried and true outings and held them in their office. However, there were no pins, lanes, clubs or greens all the fun unfolded in a Wii Tournament held by MSB.
Wii Systems were set up on both ends of a conference room. Golf and bowling was projected up on the wall for the participants to compete. The highest scores of each bracket pairing advanced to the next level until two champions were crowned.
Wii Systems were set up on both ends of a conference room. Golf and bowling was projected up on the wall for the participants to compete. The highest scores of each bracket pairing advanced to the next level until two champions were crowned.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Another great season of Pacesetter events
Every year caring businesses and organizations from across the area put their thinking caps on to have fun, create enthusiasm and raise money for the Marshfield area. And 2008 was no exception.
Do you want your company's events for United Way featured here? Send pictures and event description to unitedway.stacey@tznet.com or call the office 384-9992, so we can show our support (and bring our camera!).
Do you want your company's events for United Way featured here? Send pictures and event description to unitedway.stacey@tznet.com or call the office 384-9992, so we can show our support (and bring our camera!).
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