United Way Accepting 2011 Program Funding Applications

• The United Way of Inner Wisconsin is now accepting applications for 2011 programming in south Wood and Adams Counties.  Minimum standards for funding are:  certification of federal tax exempt status, compliance with state regulation and reporting laws, and programming providing health, social welfare or character-building services.
• Funding will be awarded based on the community priorities identified in the Vision Council Goal Summaries (see below).  Funding applications are available by download (see below); by calling 715-421-0390; by visiting the United Way of Inner Wisconsin office at 351 Oak Street, Wisconsin Rapids; or by sending an email to carol@uwiw.org.
• Requests for 2011 funding must be postmarked by February 26, 2010 or received at the United Way of Inner Wisconsin office, 351 Oak Street, Wisconsin Rapids, by 4:00pm on Friday, February 26, 2010.   Late applications will not be accepted.  Any questions should be directed to Tari Jahns, United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s CEO.
• For anyone who has questions about the application or community impact process, a Funding Application Workshop will be on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at River Cities Bank (lower level), 1601 Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids.  This is not a required meeting.  This is an open forum meeting to assist anyone who has questions about their applications.
• 2011 Community Impact Funding Request
• Goal Summary: Fullfilling Basic Needs (South Wood County)
• Goal Summary: Helping Children and Youth Succeed (South Wood County)
• Goal Summary: Supporting Our Vulnerable & Aging Populations (South Wood County)
• Goal Summary: Fulfilling Basic Needs (Adams County)
• Goal Summary: Helping Children and Youth Succeed (Adams County)
• Goal Summary: Supporting Our Vulnerable & Aging Populations (Adams County)
• Helping Children & Youth Succeed: Developmental Assets Ranked by Percentage

Volunteer Center Seeks Nominations for Volunteer Recognition Awards The Volunteer Center of United Way of Inner Wisconsin is seeking nominations for its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards.   Nominations for the 2010 awards for adults and youth are being accepted now through noon on March 5, 2010. Nomination forms are available online by clicking here or by calling the Volunteer Center at 421-0390. You may also pick the forms up at the Volunteer Center office at 351 Oak St. Wisconsin Rapids.   Read more.

United Way of Inner Wisconsin Receives the "Shining Star Award" from Heart of Wisconsin!

• United Way of Inner Wisconsin was awarded a "Shining Star Award" during the Heart of Wisconsin Business and Economic Alliance Annual Dinner on Friday, February 5th.
• The Shining Star Award is awarded to a local non-profit organization who achieves the following criteria:
  • Service Organization or public institution
  • Dedication to community service and leadership
  • Innovative programs and services to adapt to the changing community needs
  • Must be a business enterprise for at three years
  • Must be a Heart of Wisconsin Business Alliance member
  • Has not received the award in the past 4 years
• This year, the South Wood County YMCA also received a Shining Star Award.
• To see our photo gallery of the event, click here.
• To read more about the event, visit the Daily Tribune's website by clicking here.

United Way of Inner Wisconsin Holds 2009 Annual Meeting

• The United Way of Inner Wisconsin elected officers and directors at its 2009 Annual Meeting held last night at River Cities Bank.
• The newly elected officers are:  President, Nan Taylor, Ministry Health Care; Vice President, Rob Goggins, Domtar Industries; Secretary, Steve LaVallee, Adams-Friendship Area Schools; and Treasurer, Dale Bikowski, NewPage Corporation.
• Incoming Directors are:  Don Carlson, Domtar Industries; Jeanne Fehrman, Town of Grand Rapids; Wayne Johnson, Nekoosa Public Schools; Mark Skibba, Riverview Hospital Association; Dawn Spranger, First Weber Group; and Nan Taylor, Ministry Health Care.
• Special recognition also went to outgoing directors:  Kurt Blanchette, Kerry Ingredients; Brenda Huber, NewPage Corporation; and David TerMaat, Ameriprise Financial.
• United Way of Inner Wisconsin would like to thank River Cities Bank for hosting last night’s Annual Meeting.   The United Way of Inner Wisconsin 2009 Annual Report can be downloaded by clicking here. Be sure to check out our photo gallery!