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FREE Tax Preparation

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 10:35 am Thursday,January 26, 2012

Millions of Working Families Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
Free Tax Assistance Available to Help Low-Income Portage County Residents Claim Their Full Refunds

EITC Awareness Day is Friday, January 27th

Millions of workers could overlook an important federal tax credit because they simply don’t know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC.

Thank You!

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 2:14 pm Wednesday,January 25, 2012

Thank you to everyone who showed their support at the 2011 Recognition Lunch on January 25. It was a great event and a great year. We couldn't have done it without you.

Surveys to be mailed for 2012 LIFE Report

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 12:58 pm Thursday,January 19, 2012

WATCH FOR THE YELLOW ENVELOPE

Nearly 4,000 Portage County households will be randomly selected to participate in a LIFE (Local Indicators for Excellence) survey being conducted by community partners in order generate a LIFE Report that will help guide action to improve life in Portage County.

Non-Profit Board Training Workshop

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 12:34 pm Thursday,October 27, 2011

United Way Emerging Leaders of Portage County’s Annual Non-profit Board Training workshop will take place November 1 and November 8, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (Lincoln Center) in Stevens Point. Dinner will be provided. Registrants should plan to attend both nights and will receive a certificate of completion.

Sentry Insurance Facebook campaign to benefit United Way

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 10:46 am Thursday,September 15, 2011

2011 Run, Bike, Unite Duathlon Results

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 10:57 am Thursday,August 25, 2011

Thank you for participating in the 2011 United Way of Portage County
Run, Bike, Unite Duathlon

Thank you for participating in the 2011 Run, Bike, Unite Duathlon, the campaign kickoff event for United Way of Portage County. We had a successful event and hope you enjoyed your time with us. Please use the following links to get race results.

Please follow this link to see the race results.

Project Fresh Start & Project Fresh Clothes

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 8:48 am Friday,August 12, 2011

Project Fresh Start provides school supplies to students in Portage County living below poverty level. Roughly one-third of children attending Portage County Schools are eligible. For these children and their families, paying for basic school supplies can be a difficult financial burden and families are often forced to choose between paying for school supplies and paying for basic needs like food or utility bills. This year, almost 3,000 students qualify to participate in this program.

United Way Speakers' Bureau

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 1:42 pm Tuesday,July 26, 2011

United Way is working to advance the common good in Portage County by focusing on the issues of EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH. You're invited to join United Way in educating the community about one of these issues through our Speakers' Bureau.

The Dan Sandstrom Memorial Walleye Tournament

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 1:02 pm Tuesday,July 19, 2011

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The Fifth Annual Dan Sandstrom Memorial Walleye Tournament will take place on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. with raffle proceeds to benefit the Achievement Center for Early Intervention, a United Way Partner Program.

The take-off for the fishing tournament will be at Bukolt Park. Tournament results and a raffle will start at 4 P.M. at the Moose Family Center. The public is invited to attend and can participate in the raffle.

Day of Action Update

Posted by JGlenetski l Posted at 6:32 am Monday,June 27, 2011

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United Way Emerging Leaders of Portage County gave back to their community on the longest day of the year by volunteering to paint the basement of the Plover location Boys & Girls Club on June 21, the longest day of the year. Some members also spent time with Club members as part of the Club's LEAP Program (Literacy Enrichment and Arts Program).