Merrill Area United Way

05/26/2026

When life feels overwhelming, finding help shouldn’t be.

211 connects people to free, confidential support 24/7 in 180+ languages.

From housing and food to utilities and health care, 211 helps connect people to local resources when they need them most.

Need support? Just call 211.

05/26/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars 🤩🥳

05/26/2026

Staying connected shouldn’t depend on where you live.

Through the Wisconsin Community Connect program, 200 participants will receive a no cost, business grade refurbished laptop and one on one support from a trained Digital Navigator.

This effort is powered by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, United Way of Wisconsin, local United Ways, and community partners working to close the digital divide.

📞 Call the Digital Resource Helpline to check your eligibility: 833 882 0174
💻 Learn more: www.unitedwaywi.org/page/DigitalAccess

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Merrill Area United Way booth at Food Truck A-Palooza and purchased a 50/50 raffle ticket! We loved sharing more about the work we’re doing to support our community. Together, we’re helping people of all ages thrive.

Thank you to United Way Board members Korey Bloch, Becca Klessig, Molly Lyon, Denni Radloff, Cassie Raith, Kurt Rust, Stacy Stevens, and Tom Zentner for spending time in the booth that day.

05/11/2026

Every person deserves a path to recovery.

Call 211 to connect with the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline for free, confidential substance use and recovery resources.

You are not alone. Learn more about the hotline and the other ways to get in touch at 211wisconsin.org

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Today is: A Day Without Child Care.

Ask yourself, what would your day look like without child care? Would you be able to work? Would your business lose employees? Imagine how that could affect your community - stores and restaurants; health care and emergency services - most people cannot bring their child(ren) to work.

Please support, recognize, and value the hard work of child care professionals. They are the workforce behind the workforce!

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST. 📣

05/11/2026

Calling Wisconsin creatives 📣

If you’re 18 or older and passionate about social impact, submit your artwork to the 211 Wisconsin Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.

✅ Original artwork (digital or hand-drawn) to accompany
✅Provided awareness-focused messaging provided
✅ Opportunity to earn $750 and have your poster shared statewide

🗓️ Submissions due August 15, 2026
📣 Interested in learning more? Scan the QR code or directly visit: https://www.unitedwaywi.org/page/AHTPosterContest