8 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers

Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keep our community safe and the world running. To honor and celebrate their ongoing sacrifice, let’s say thank you!

Join United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley on May 5 as we rally the entire community to say thank you to the essential workers who have tirelessly and bravely continued to do their jobs. Our effort will be one part of a bigger day of giving and unity called #GivingTuesdayNow.

United Way Microgrant Program

Each year, there are local students who must forgo continuing their education due to unmet financial needs. These are students in good academic standing, making the difficult choice to drop out because they cannot afford groceries, transportation, daycare, or books. This prevents them from gaining new skills, pursuing different employment opportunities and many times creating a more stable life for themselves and their families.

State of the Chippewa Valley

Recently, the Wisconsin Institute for Research on Poverty released their annual Wisconsin Poverty Report. In this report, Eau Claire County and southern
Chippewa County were identified with Milwaukee County as having the highest Poverty Rates in the state (as shown on the map to the right). There is a link to the full report below.  
 

The Power of Collaboration

​Together, we are changing lives in the Chippewa Valley. Community members, like you, are helping United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley and our community partners to improve the mental health of Chippewa Valley residents, prepare children to enter school ready to succeed, empower residents to achieve self-sufficiency, and ensure access to food, shelter and medical care.

Committed to Making the Chippewa Valley Stronger

At United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley (UWGCV), our vision is to make an impact on complex problems by reducing need and increasing quality of life for Chippewa Valley residents. UWGCV believes it takes collective community actions sustained over time to achieve outcomes and make a lasting impact. We invest in a foundation of strong, viable programs, mobilize volunteers to address community needs, and fight each day for the health, education, and financial stability of Chippewa Valley residents. 
 
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