Volunteers Gather To Make A Difference In The Community

Approximately 215 volunteers gathered on Saturday, October 27, 2012, to make a difference in the community. Volunteers raked 42 lawns for elderly and disabled residents whom were unable to care for their lawns on their own. In addition to helping local residents with their lawns, a few members of the Marshfield High School Student Council helped label books United Way purchased with grant money received from Gannett and the Marshfield News Herald. The books will be distributed to area children through Marshfield Area United Way's new partnership with the Marshfield Clinic's Reach Out and Read Program.

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United Way Support Sealed with a Kiss

Al Nystrom, 2012 United Way Co-Drive Chair, makes good on a bet and kisses the pig!

Al Nystrom, Bank President at BMO Harris Bank in Marshfield and one of this year’s co-chairs for Marshfield’s United Way campaign, recently found himself  puckering up to a pig. This past Sunday, the two BMO Harris Bank locations concluded a friendly competition that was sealed with a kiss.

Brad Guse, Bank Vice President, represented the north-side location and challenged Al and the 4th Street location to see what branch could raise the most money. The loser would have to kiss a pig. Needless to say the north-side location raised the most money and consequently, Al owned up to his end of the bet.

The competition, alone, brought in over $1100 for BMO’s United Way campaign. Al took time after his kiss with the pig to thank all the employees for their effort and support during their campaign this year. BMO’s campaign has raised over $10,000 this year. A 72% increase from their previous year’s campaign.

Marshfield Area United Way’s campaign is well underway. Currently, United Way is at 23% of the 2012 goal of $915,000. The funds raised this year will support thirty local human service programs that focus on providing basic needs to families and individuals, supporting local youth and helping them achieve their greatest potential, and promoting financial stability and independence for families and seniors. You can learn more about any of these programs by visiting marshfieldareaunitedway.org.

To contribute to this year’s campaign, you can also visit Marshfield Area United Way’s website and securely give your gift electronically. Donations can also be mailed in to Marshfield Area United Way, PO Box 771, Marshfield, WI, 54449 or be dropped off at the United Way office at 156 S Central Ave. Please call United Way with any questions at 715-384-9992.

9-Pin Tap Fundraiser and Tailgate Party

On December 2, 2012, Marshfield Area United Way will be holding the 2nd Annual 9-Pin Tap fundraiser at Rose Bowl Lanes. Bowling will start at 12:00 pm with team registration beginning at 11:00 am. United Way is currently looking for teams to participate in the event. Availability is limited to the first twenty-four paid teams of five to six persons per lane. Registered teams will pay $50 per team if signed up before November 23, 2012, and $60 per team after the 23rd. Each team member will receive a FREE t-shirt.

In addition to the bowling fundraiser this year, there will also be a tailgate party at the bowling alley on this day. The tailgate party will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For $10, party-goers will receive a 16 oz. Green Bay Packer glass and all the food and drink they want during the game. Brats, chips, and side dishes will be served and drink choices include beer or soda.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and also many great raffle prizes. Some of the raffle prizes include: a Weber grill, an autographed Green Bay Packer football, men’s Badger basketball tickets, men’s Badger Hockey tickets and two Indoor Club Seat tickets to the Packers vs. Lions game on December 9, 2012.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will be put toward the 2012 campaign funds and help support thirty local human service programs next year. United Way is also looking for sponsors for this event. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, please call United Way at 715-384-9992 for more information.