Merrill Area United Way

10/17/2026

We’re ready to sell you 50/50 raffle tickets at Sip and Stroll Merrill! Visit our booth in Bankers Square today. Ticket sales close at 6:30 p.m. when the drawing will be held.

10/15/2026

Join us this Saturday in Bankers Square for a 50/50 raffle benefiting Merrill Area United Way during the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce’s Sip N Stroll. Meet our board members, purchase raffle tickets, and learn more about our work in the community.

10/13/2026

Thank you to everyone supporting this year’s campaign, including individuals, families, retirees, foundations, workplace participants, businesses, and fundraiser supporters—such as those who attended Nicolet Bank’s Lunch in the Lot last month. Your generosity has brought us to 75% of our campaign goal.

With less than a month remaining, we hope to reach 100%. Learn more or donate at merrillareaunitedway.org.

10/08/2026

📣 Calling all nonprofits making a difference in the greater Merrill area!
Applications for 2027 Merrill Area United Way funding are due Thursday, October 15.
Learn more and apply: https://www.merrillareaunitedway.org/how-become-partner
Please share with local organizations that may be interested! ❤️

10/07/2026

Your gift to United Way is more than just a donation!
• Funds local programs for individuals & families in need
• Strengthens our network of care throughout the greater Merrill area
Ready to make an impact? Visit merrillareaunitedway.org to donate today!

10/07/2026

Childcaring staff celebrated United Way campaign kick off at our September staff meeting! Childcaring is a funded partner agency throughout our service area. We appreciate all of our local United Way agencies:

Marshfield Area United Way
Merrill Area United Way
United Way of Langlade County
United Way of Marathon County
United Way of Portage County
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties
United Way of Taylor County

United Way invests in the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. Each local United Way is governed by a board of local volunteers who convene partners to determine local needs, set priorities, and make local investment decisions.

Thank you for considering a donation to your local United Way agency.

10/07/2026

Thank you Childcaring, Inc for your support and partnership in meeting childcare needs in our area.

Childcaring staff celebrated United Way campaign kick off at our September staff meeting! Childcaring is a funded partner agency throughout our service area. We appreciate all of our local United Way agencies:

Marshfield Area United Way
Merrill Area United Way
United Way of Langlade County
United Way of Marathon County
United Way of Portage County
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties
United Way of Taylor County

United Way invests in the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. Each local United Way is governed by a board of local volunteers who convene partners to determine local needs, set priorities, and make local investment decisions.

Thank you for considering a donation to your local United Way agency.

10/07/2026

Merrill Area United Way was proud to partner with United Way of Wisconsin to bring this program to the Merrill area. As a result of our partnership, over 80 local individuals were provided with a digital device helping open up countless new opportunities for school, work, health and more.

Did you know that Oct. 4-10 is National Digital Inclusion Week?

United Ways across our state are engaged in work every day that helps close our state's digital divide.

💻Techquity Wisconsin has served over 31,000 Wisconsinites with access to no-cost devices and digital navigation support to help them meet their needs and pursue their goals.

📞 The Lifeline telecommunications benefit program can help to make phone and internet services more affordable for qualifying households. Visit lifelinesupport.org to enroll, or call 211 for enrollment assistance.

🎉 CommunityUpskill.org offers free online courses and learning opportunities designed to help participants build digital skills, earn credentials, and increase confidence using technology for work, education, and everyday life. Start a course today!

Learn more about our statewide and local work at UnitedWaywi.org/DigitalAccess

09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported our annual campaign. Your gift to United Way does more than fund a single program—it strengthens a network of care that helps individuals and families throughout the greater Merrill area. Visit merrillareaunitedway.org to learn more about how you can donate today.

09/29/2026

A few spots remain for tomorrow’s digital device distribution event—Wednesday, September 30! Eligible residents can reserve a device at https://www.unitedwaywi.org/event/Merrill9-30 or call 715-536-2016. Made possible through a partnership with United Way of Wisconsin.