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.

We know that one organization cannot provide all the services families and individuals need. We are better together, and United Way is uniquely positioned to facilitate collaboration and mobilize communities.

Here is a success story showing the collaborative power from two of the twenty-nine programs funded by your generosity:

Chippewa County Housing Authority (a United Way funded program partner) began a new collaboration with Family Support Center (a United Way funded program partner) in the fall of 2018. This program works with victims of domestic violence to receive rental assistance services. Chippewa County Housing Authority provides the financial rental assistance aspects and Family Support Center provides the case management. 

One client was initially seeking help to cope with, and potentially leave, an emotionally abusive relationship through Family Support Center. She was facing not only practical, but emotional barriers to taking that step to physically leave the relationship. She met with a Domestic Violence Advocate, identified housing as a need and was referred to Chippewa County Housing Authority. In less than two months, she had ended the abusive relationship and was moving into her very own apartment.

Since then she has benefited from monthly meetings with her Advocate to touch base on her needs, problem-solve unexpected issues and work through the emotional process of being on her own. 

Together we can continue to make a difference for our neighbors, families, and friends who are struggling. We hope that you will consider giving again this year. Whether it's $25 or $500, your gift will help to change the lives of residents living in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties.