In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin has teamed up with United Way of Marathon County to create the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. This fund will bring essential resources and aid to our neighbor’s in need. This fund will provide flexible funding for organizations working in our community who are disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. Working in partnership, this Fund is designed to expand local capacity to address the effects on individuals and families as a result of the outbreak as efficiently as possible.
We know there will be serious short and long-term impacts during this pandemic. We acknowledge that the resources of local nonprofit organizations may be stressed – as they provide support for those with immediate needs in this time.
We need to help our community weather this time of uncertainty. We can’t do it without your support.
Thank you to the generous donors who have supported the Fund. Click the button below to view the list of donors that have contributed to the fund to date.
Blessings in a Backpack DC Everest–Wausau
Providing family-sized bags of food as a weekend supplement for vulnerable families experiencing food scarcity. The bags are distributed through the DCE, Mosinee and Wausau School Districts food distribution channels that are in place through the grab and go food distribution collaboration.
Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area
To provide take home, hot, nutritious dinners along with high yield activity packets, books, and craft activities to assist with out-of-school learning to anyone under the age of 18.
Bridge Street Mission
Will provide sack lunches to students living near the downtown Wausau area, who might not have transportation access to other food distribution sites.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of La Crosse
Support for the Wausau warming shelter facility, which now provides 24/7 services during the pandemic to keep that population isolated and safe during the pandemic.
Children’s Wisconsin
Will provide staff with the resources to help with food and basic needs for families they serve who live just above or below the poverty line.
Community Center of Hope
Will provide self-serve, pre-packed bags of food and essential hygiene products to residents in the Mosinee area.
Faith in Action of Marathon County
To provide essential health related transportation and food security trips for the most vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19.
Hmong American Center
To educate the elderly Hmong and Southeast Asian community about COVID-19 and to provide food and essentials items to the homebound community members they serve.
Key to Life Christian Child Care
To provide operational funds for the center to remain open and provide high-quality care for children of parents in our community who are essential workers.
Newman Catholic Early Childhood Center at St. Therese
Provide for staffing and building needs to keep the childcare center open for essential working families during the COVID-19 crisis.
North Central Health Care
Groceries and school supplies bags are available for direct care staff, working in restricted areas, who might not have access to other community distribution programs.
North Central Community Action Program
Will provide for emergency rental and utility assistance to income-eligible households.
The Salvation Army
Provide for emergency rental and utility assistance to income-eligible households.
St. Vincent de Paul Cabrini Conference
Provide basic care assistance, including rent and utility assistance, to those in need in the community.
Vivent Health
Providing critical needs to the clients they serve including food distribution, at-home HIV testing, and personal care needs.
Wausau School District
Distribution of hygiene and household products, as well as clothing at the food distribution sites, for students and families who are in need.
Wisconsin Judicare
To provide for technology needs that will allow homebound staff to continue providing legal assistance in processing applications for its clients.
Woodson YMCA Childcare
Providing additional child care services at the Aspirus and downtown Wausau child care campuses for essential care workers in the community who still need to work.
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