Our community will only prosper and grow if all families are financially stable. Fewer financial stresses lead to healthier lives, improved work performance, and better education outcomes. United Way invests in programs that help adults improve their education level and create a more financially secure future for themselves and their families. United Way’s work in Financial Stability is focused on ensuring all families and individuals achieve independence.
More families are achieving financial stability. Last year, 2,728 adults and families benefited from programs that helped secure their most basic needs, and provided support to secure and/or remain in a safe and stable home.
In 2022, United Way invested in five financial stability programs, including community-wide initiatives in the Marshfield Area.
Our Goal in Financial Stability:
- Financial Education, Stability, and Independence for Individuals & Families
Community Baby Shower
The Community Baby Shower is a collaborative community effort to help families who struggle to afford diapers and other baby essentials. We work with local organizations to host collection boxes for diapers, wipes, and baby & toddler hygiene products. These supplies are distributed to local agencies, ensuring they reach families in need.
Soup or Socks
Soup or Socks is dedicated to providing clothing and/or goods to people in need at no charge. More info.
United We Can
The United We Can sculpture competition combines creativity and community spirit. Businesses and organizations create sculptures from canned goods, which are then donated to local food pantries.
North Central Community Action Program
North Central Community Action Program seeks to create opportunities for people and communities to obtain skills, identify and utilize resources and explore innovative options to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency. More info.
AARP
AARP assists with filing your State and Federal Income Taxes and/or Homestead Credit. This is a program that you are able to receive free tax preparation assistance from trained volunteers through the AARP Tax Aide program.
Childcaring
Childcaring Good Start grants a scholarship, improving access and affordability of childcare.More info.