Four community conversations to prioritize health concerns facing Chippewa and Eau Claire counties have been scheduled during February by the Community Health Assessment Partnership. These meetings are a follow-up to a Fall, 2017 survey of more than 3,400 residents of the two counties. Survey results will be presented at the meetings and attendees will have […]
Scheels adds second challenge grant to its support of United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
On the heels of a successful $50,000 challenge grant campaign, Scheels has stepped up its support of United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley with a second challenge, this one for $25,000. For the first campaign, the store’s foundation matched any new or increased donation to United Way, dollar for dollar, from August through November. […]
GOP’s new tax code could decrease Chippewa Valley charitable giving by $3 million annually
By David Gordon, Associate Editor As the Republican majorities in the U.S. Senate and House brought their income tax code reform to a vote and approved the sweeping revision, concerns emerged as to the legislation’s eventual impact on charitable giving nationwide and here in the Chippewa Valley. The answers range from the positive – increased […]
Chippewa Valley Post to be part of United Way’s “Community Block Party” on Saturday
The Chippewa Valley Post will be one of more than 40 organizations participating in Saturday’s Community Block Party presented by United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. The free event is scheduled for Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature free games, prizes and entertainment […]
Introducing the Chippewa Valley’s Nonprofit Organizations: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley
The CVPost’s “6 of Substance” series is part of our effort to provide news of area nonprofit organizations and increase public awareness of their missions and activities. This week’s featured organization is United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, which is bringing resources together to improve lives and create stronger communities.
United Way offers tours of program partner sites for its contributors
Contributors to United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley will have several opportunities in the coming months to see first-hand how their donations impact the community and make a difference. United Way has scheduled monthly half-day tours which will stop at several of its program partner sites. Each location will provide information about the services provided there. […]