UNITED IS THE WAY 🌞

As winter melts away and spring awakens, we’re reminded that change is full of possibility. March is a time of transition — longer days, fresh beginnings, and renewed energy for the work ahead.

Just as nature blooms, so does our endless commitment to improve lives and build stronger Chippewa Valley communities by bringing resources together to advance the common good.

Whether it’s through community outreach, new initiatives, or simply reconnecting with our supporters, this season brings exciting opportunities to grow together. Thank you for being part of this journey — let’s make this spring a season of impact and renewal!

THANK YOU GREAT RIVERS CONFERENCE 🧡

Join the Emerging Leaders for our first Speed Dating event 👀

This will be a night filled with networking, fundraising, and hopefully connection to support United Way Greater Chippewa Valley and bring more awareness to its Emerging Leaders program!

Registration Fee: $10 donation (includes a drink ticket $5 value)

Location: Rally Caps Sports Bar 

465 Chippewa Mall Drive, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 

Age Groups: 

- Ages 33 – 45 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

- Ages 21 – 32 | 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Single and ready to mingle?

Fill out this form and get ready to find your match ❤️

Pizza Ranch supports our communities in a variety of ways through fundraising opportunities as well as food, coupon and monetary donation.

Can't make it? No worries! We're selling $15 coupon books leading up to the event for great deals to visit Pizza Ranch and make a difference.

Location: Pizza Ranch (Eau Claire, WI)

2451 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI, 54703

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

Join us for a community night of delicious food paired with a great cause 

We'll be talking with the community over dinner and fundraising for our programs and community members we serve!

Join us for a chance to learn more about your financial wellbeing through tips around budgeting, maintaining a good credit score, and everything in between that comes with financial stability!

CHIPPEWA VALLEY LIP SYNC BATTLE

FRIDAY MAY 15, 2026

Meet Dustin Olson — Executive Director of United Way Greater Chippewa Valley, champion of our community, and apparently a person whose drive to meet a fundraising goal supersedes any sense of personal pride or dignity.

When he’s not working to bring positive change to the Chippewa Valley, you’ll find him campaigning to make the Boot Scoot Boogie our new national anthem.

Just don’t ask him how he got the nickname ‘Dusty Boots.’ Some things are better left between a man and his cowboy hat. Show United Way some love by voting with your dollars!

PURPOSE - To continue promoting financial support for our community's non-profits by contributing to small scale and/or emergency needs and projects across Eau Claire and Chippewa counties.

DURATION - $12,500.00 will be released every quarter for a total allocation of $50,000.00 annually.

Please note this is a single use grant. An organization can only receive one Small Act Grant allocation per year (even with applying multiple times/multiple quarters).

REQUIREMENTS - Align with any of the initiatives of United Way Greater Chippewa Valley. May not necessarily be a program partner but still need to fall under one of our 5 pillars. This MUST be an immediate need and serve our ALICE population!

WHO CAN APPLY? Local non-profit organizations in Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties (Current, Past, and Non-Program Partners are welcomed).

All applicants MUST be a non-profit organization, provide their 501c3 identification, and not exceed the $2,500.00 ask - this will result in automatic denial.

ACCOUNTABILITY - Small Act Grant recipients are required to show proof of purchase(s), imagery for social media / UWGCV's promotional use, and will recognize UWGCV appropriately through social media, print and digital advertising, alongside any other marketing or community facing platforms.

Once you apply you will be contacted with more information regarding whether or not you've received the grant.

In addition to that, we currently do not work with any political, religious, or animal affiliated organizations - so please apply accordingly!

HEY - YOU ARE NOT ALONE 🧡

During these times we can feel a lot of gratitude and also moments of being overwhelmed.

Whether you're holding space for all of these moments or just one, please remember you're supported and never alone.

You don’t have to navigate challenges by yourself. United Way is here to help!

Whether that means finding a therapist, a local program or agency, or simply someone who will listen.



📞 Call 911 for immediate help

📞 Call or text 988 for mental health and well-being help

📞 Call or text 211 for ongoing support and other resources

Together, we can create healthier, more connected communities.

This dynamic group is designed to help participants increase their leadership impact in their organization, the social sector, and the community at large. Emerging Leaders are collaborative, great teammates, and good communicators. They seek others' input and opinions, use it to shape their ideas, and generate consensus. They have strong soft-skills and have emotional intelligence when it comes to dealing with others.

DEVICE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM 💻

This program provides eligible households with a refurbished computer. We have options for Windows 11 devices ($40) or Chromebooks (Free). 

Please note: Chromebooks require access to the internet or hotspot for the devices to work.

Computers are limited to one per household. You must be a resident of Eau Claire County or Chippewa County. The devices distributed through United Way are sold “as is” and have been inspected by the supplier and United Way team.

DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM📱 

This program assists community members in using the Internet, Smart Phones, Computers, and much more. This service is 100% free and open to ALL residents of Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. Digital Navigators will meet with residents who wish to further their digital skills and become more confident with using the internet.

If you have questions please email DigitalEquity@uwgcv.org or call 715-834-5043