United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties Board of Directors approved plans to distribute $533,275 in grants in south Wood and Adams Counties in 2025 during its board meeting May 8, 2024.
Programs that receive United Way funding must demonstrate they are making an impact in one of four strategy areas: Education, Income, Health, and Safety Net Services. United Way will be distributing $490,425 in south Wood County and $42,850 in Adams County.
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties will raise these funds during its 2024 campaign this fall. The United Way campaign runs from September 1st to October 31st, 2024. 2025 allocations are contingent on enough funds being raised this fall.
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Education - South Wood County |
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Agency |
Program |
Grant |
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Childcaring, Inc. |
Child Care Provider Recruitment/Retention |
9,000 |
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Boy Scouts of America |
SWC Scouting Program |
22,000 |
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Boys & Girls Club |
Before, After, and Summer School Programs |
60,000 |
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Girl Scouts |
Leadership Experience |
9,000 |
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Hmong American Center |
Help Making Our Next Generation |
4,000 |
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Total |
104,000 |
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Education - Adams County |
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Agency |
Program |
Board Approved |
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Childcaring, Inc. |
Parent Café |
1,500 |
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AF School District |
After School Programs |
4,500 |
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Boy Scouts of America |
Adams Scouting Program |
2,850 |
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Girl Scouts |
Leadership Experience |
1,500 |
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Total |
10,350 |
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Income - South Wood County |
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Agency |
Program |
Board Approved |
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Childcaring, Inc. |
Good Start Grants |
11,500 |
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Total |
11,500 |
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Health - South Wood County |
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Agency |
Program |
Board Approved |
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Career Closet |
Career Closet |
5,000 |
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Opportunity Development Center |
Opportunity for Hope - Access for All |
15,000 |
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Park Place Adult Day Services |
Respite Care |
15,000 |
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YMCA |
Membership for All |
49,750 |
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Association for All Handicapped Citizens |
Outreach Program |
4,900 |
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Nekoosa Seniors |
Senior Program |
500 |
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Rudolph Seniors |
Senior Program |
900 |
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Total |
91,050 |
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Health - Adams County |
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Agency |
Program |
Board Approved |
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Faith In Action |
Faith In Action Program |
11,500 |
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Faith In Action |
FAAC Transportation Today |
2,000 |
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YMCA |
Membership for All |
5,000 |
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Total |
18,500 |
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Safety Net Services - South Wood County |
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Agency |
Program |
Board Approved |
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North Central Community Action Program |
Emergency Housing Assistance Program |
52,000 |
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The Family Center |
Shelter Services |
60,000 |
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FOCUS |
Family Backpacks |
3,000 |
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FOCUS |
Food Pantry |
25,000 |
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FOCUS |
Neighborhood Meals |
7,875 |
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Nekoosa Schools |
Backpack for Kids |
6,000 |
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Total |
153,875 |
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Safety Net Services - Adams County |
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Agency |
Program |
Board Approved |
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Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc. |
Adams County Crisis Rental Assistance |
5,000 |
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Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc. |
Adams Food Pantry |
6,000 |
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Total |
11,000 |
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United Way Program Grants |
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Community Initiatives & Volunteerism |
80,000 |
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211 Program - South Wood County |
50,000 |
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211 Program - Adams County |
3,000 |
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Total |
133,000 |
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TOTAL SOUTH WOOD COUNTY |
490,425 |
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TOTAL ADAMS COUNTY |
42,850 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
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533,275 |