July Vibe Check: 😎

Everyday we make an impact and our mission is successful because of YOU! We hope you're having a fun summer and staying cool. In this month's newsletter, we're excited to share our new Campaign Video with you all! You'll also find that our Grant Application is open alongside some fun events coming up with us and our Emerging Leaders crew.

Let's get United ✨

Kickin' off our Campaign 🩵

This year we're showcasing human experience

At United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, our 5 Initiatives and Strategic Plan are what drives our passion for community impact. We had the honor of meeting Vicky Loeffelholz to hear a piece of her tenacious story and what living through homelessness was like. The power of resilience and survival are shown throughout as you take a glimpse into what this experience was like for her.

It's important to acknowledge that Vicky's story cannot be summed up in just under 3 minutes. However, we hope you are positively influenced by this and remember to embrace everyone with kindness because we all have our own story to share.

HELP US REVIEW APPLICATIONS!

Learn a new skill and become involved directly with your community. We are looking for volunteers to join our Application Review Team. Volunteers will evaluate grant application for the 2025-2028 United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley funding cycle.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR REVIEW TEAM

Looking for a fun way to spend your time, networking, with people who also care about Philanthropy? Emerging Leaders are your people! This dynamic group is designed to help participants increase their leadership impact in their organization, the social sector, and the community at large. In Emerging Leaders, you will discover, grow, and be energized. You will move forward with new resources and approaches for your unique leadership and personal journey.

Our 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.

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 newsletter we'll talk about how 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.

Program Description:

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) plays a vital role in the community by providing accessible, affordable education and training that equips students with the skills needed to enter the workforce or advance in their careers. The college collaborates with local businesses and industries to ensure that its programs align with the region's economic needs, thus supporting economic development and job growth. Additionally, CVTC offers continuing education and professional development opportunities for community members, contributing to lifelong learning and personal enrichment.

Chippewa Valley Technical College recently renovated space to create a new, state of-

the-art dental simulation lab, which is being used to train current dental students and upskill dental assistants and hygienists to provide additional procedures.

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 CVTC had to say:

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

CVTC is a public technical college with many campuses throughout west-central Wisconsin. It is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System and serves the educational and workforce needs of the Chippewa Valley region. CVTC offers a variety of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificate programs in fields such as health care, business, manufacturing, information technology, and public safety.

How does UWGCV strengthen your program?

United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley plays a significant role in strengthening the dental programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) by providing financial support, resources, and community partnerships. This collaboration enhances the college's ability to offer high-quality dental education and services, ultimately benefiting both students and the wider community.

What is your greatest

program need?

The greatest need of the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Dental Program is sustained funding and resources to enhance educational offerings and expand capacity to serve the community. This need encompasses several specific areas: Modern Equipment and Technology: To provide students with a contemporary education that prepares them for the latest advancements in dental care, the program requires up to date equipment and technology. Maintaining and upgrading these resources is essential for delivering high-quality training and ensuring students are proficient with the tools they will use in their careers. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Financial barriers can prevent talented and motivated students from enrolling in or completing the dental program. Increased funding for scholarships and financial aid can help attract a diverse student body and support those who might otherwise be unable to afford the cost of education. This investment in students ensures a steady pipeline of skilled dental professionals entering the workforce. Clinical Training Opportunities: Hands-on experience is crucial for dental students. Expanding partnerships with local clinics, hospitals, and community health organizations can provide more opportunities for students to gain practical experience.

For more information about

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Please contact:

Myra Reuter

715-833-6375

mreuter2@cvtc.edu

610 Clairemont Ave.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

Or visit their website at www.cvtc.edu

CVTC added an advanced technical certificate in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

(EFDA), the first of its kind in Wisconsin, so people already in the field could receive

additional education to provide restorative services, which will increase the number of

patients that can be seen, easing wait times for patients.

The simulation lab was made possible by a generous contribution to CVTC Foundation

by Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Now all dental students at the College are able to train

in a state-of-the-art dental lab.

Thank you Chippewa Valley Technical College for educating

our community members to succeed in the Chippewa Valley!

Did you know we offer a 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.

CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR DIGITAL NAVIGATOR

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

In collaboration with Visit Eau Claire, we’re able to bring local volunteer opportunities to one accessible digital platform. ChippewaValleyVolunteer.com is a one-stop shop when you’re looking to be a volunteer or to recruit volunteers.

VOLUNTEER | RECRUIT | MAKE A DIFFERENCE

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Keep up to date with all of our future United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley events. Find multiple ways to get involved and give back! We hope to see you at our upcoming events listed below:

SERVE & SOCIAL

Monday, July 22

This month, we will be assisting Hope Gospel at its Women’s Shelter by sanding and painting playground equipment. Before we begin volunteering, we will hear from Chris Hedlund, Program & Education Director at Hope Gospel. He'll share his journey into nonprofit leadership and will provide an opportunity for a Q&A session.

EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, July 24

The next Emerging Leaders Council meeting is scheduled via Microsoft Teams from 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. Please reach out to Jeni Thorpe at jthorpe@ecec.com to receive the webinar link. The Emerging Leaders meet monthly, odd months virtually 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. and even months in person from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30p.m. at rotating locations 👏

IMPACT TOUR

Wednesday, September 11

Morning Tour begins at the UWGCV office, 3603 Hastings Way, Suite 200. For each tour, we visit multiple United Way Program Partners throughout the scheduled time. You'll get an up-close look at the work that is being done right here in the Chippewa Valley.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE IMPACT

DAY OF CARING

Friday, September 27

Through our Day of Caring, many organizations get assistance with the completion of a much-needed project, allowing them peace of mind to focus on continuing to serve the people in the Chippewa Valley. Please reach out if you have questions about volunteering or project submissions. We're here to help!

Project submissions are now open until Thursday, August 1 on our Website

Please note – While we would love to accept all submissions, our incredible volunteers can only do so much in a day. Submitting a project does not guarantee acceptance.

SUBMIT A PROJECT HERE