Response to COVID-19. For safe volunteer opportunities and safety guidelines, see United Way of Marathon County’s website and the Volunteer Connection section at https://www.unitedwaymc.org/. Please adhere to all recommendations from the Federal Government, Center for Disease Control and Marathon County Health Department.
United Way Week of Action Virtual/At-Home Opportunities: June 15-19. Thank a Veteran, Local Essential Business or Health Care Worker, or do roadside clean-up in your neighborhood, complete yard work for a neighbor, or choose one of the other ideas on the United Way Marathon County Week of Action webpage : https://www.unitedwaymc.org/get-involved/volunteer/virtual-week-of-action-2020/ Take a photo of you and your family doing good for others in our community and post on social media and tag us at #mcliveunited.
The Community Blood Center: Donate Blood. Schedule your blood donation appointment today at our Merrill location. Call 800-280-4102 or go to www.save3lives.org.
Red Cross: Temperature Takers at Blood Drives or Donation Centers. Screen donors entering a blood drive or donation center, following several enhanced blood donation protocols. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.
More Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at www.unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com to find opportunities YOU can fill!
In-Kind Donated Items Needed
Response to COVID-19. Please call the agency first and consider ordering online and having in-kind donations shipped to the specific agency. Please call ahead and arrange with the agency coordinator.
Donations of Plastic Shopping Bags for Food Pantry Needed. Instead of throwing your plastic shopping bags away, donate them to The Neighbors’ Place. Drop off at 745 Scott St., Wausau, or contact Mallory at 715-845-1966.
The Salvation Army: Marathon County: Donations of Hand Sanitizer. Big or small bottles are needed. Contact Colleen at [email protected] or 715-370-3431.
More Donation Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at www.unitedwaymc.galaxydigital and click on yellow in-kind needs banner.
Source: United Way of Marathon County
