December 30, 2022 Newsletter

If you're reading this,

you've definitely made the nice list this year!

And we want you to know that we're so very thankful for your support. Please take a moment to listen to Andy's video message below. Thank you for giving where you live and helping us strengthen the Chippewa Valley for all. We're looking forward to what we'll accomplish together in 2023.

Introducing our NEW Program Partner Spotlight!

This is the first of many Program Partner Spotlight features. Our mission is to highlight a different Program Partner each month to build awareness as to what they do and how we, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley (UWGCV), invest and collaborate with them. We're shining a celebratory light on the amazing programs and people who work humbly to support and strengthen our Chippewa Valley communities every day.

This month's Program Partner Spotlight is featuring The Community Table:

When you support UWGCV, you are investing in collaborative, innovative, research-based and results-focused initiatives. These initiatives coordinate the work of local programs, service providers and community stakeholders in the Chippewa Valley. Together, we're working to solve our community's most pressing problems. Each Program Partner is funded under a specific initiative that is driven by a bold goal that keeps everyone working toward the same mission. Each month we'll talk about the featured program fits into our initiatives.

BASIC NEEDS BOLD GOAL:

Chippewa Valley residents will have access to food, shelter and medical services in their time of need.

The friendly faces behind The Community Table. Front Row, from left to right: Kim Holten and TJ Atkins. Back row, from left to right: April Dixon, Preston Ziebell and Hank Morgan.

We're here to give you an overview

of what our program partners do to impact our communities. We asked

them to answer a few quick and direct questions for better insight as to what they do, how they do it, how United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley (UWGCV) supports them, any immediate needs they may currently have and any other notes they'd like you to be aware of. Here's what The Community Table had to say.

Please tell us who you are and what you do to strengthen the Chippewa Valley:

We are a community-based organization that has been in the Eau Claire area for 25+ years. Technically, we are considered a soup kitchen. However, we rarely serve soup. We have a small staff. We rely heavily on volunteers, as they prepare and serve a daily meal 365 days a year.

How does UWGCV strengthen your program?

UWGCV strengthens our program as they provide financial support to keep services going. They also share our social media asks as well as our need for volunteers.

What is your greatest

program need?

Our greatest program need is volunteers!! We do our best to make the experience worthwhile and meaningful. There are no cooking skills needed to volunteer with us.

What else does the community need to know?

All are welcome at the Table.

For more information about

The Community Table,

please contact:

TJ Atkins

(715) 835-4977

P.O. Box 1903

Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 54702

Or visit their website at, www.thecommunitytable.org

and follow their social platforms.

Thank you to The Community Table for all they do to take care of our neighbors in need here in the Chippewa Valley.

SAVE

THE

DATE!

Join us on Saturday, February 18, for an evening of music and fun! Midwest Dueling Pianos is going to rock the Metropolis Resort.

Ticket information coming soon!

2023's first Home Visiting Council meeting

is set for January 12.

Join us Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The Home Visiting Council is open to any professional that provides Home Visiting Services to families with children 0-5 years of age in the Greater Chippewa Valley. This is a place for networking, sharing information & resources and connecting with other professionals that do similar work.

R.S.V.P. at bit.ly/HVCJanuaryZoomRegistration,

click the button below or scan the QR code on the flyer

For more info or questions contact Isabella Hong, e: ihong@uwgcv.org p: 715-834-5043

The Digital Equity & Inclusion Webpage is Here!



Together we work towards a community where everyone has an opportunity to be able to access the internet in an affordable way. Our webpage not only provides an informational overview of this newest initiative, but it also has an interactive "Technology Resource" section. Here any community member can search through resources for affordable internet, devices, technology training, and tech support by type of resource and location in Eau Claire County. Information for these resources is also available by calling the 211 helpline. Check it out and refer a friend or family member!

Our annual report was approved at this month's Board of Directors meeting. Annually, all United Ways across the world certify their adherence to standards that include comprehensive requirements for financial reporting, governance and other legal and ethical obligations. United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley has met all certification standards for 2022.

Sending gratitude and warm holiday wishes from all of us at United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley!

Noting here that our office will be closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of the New Year holiday. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday, January 3. Happy New Year!