United Way of Chippewa County Wisconsin

Investing in Programs that Work

Strong Families and Individuals
Families enjoy secure, healthy, and supportive relationships.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, 835-0161
Providing mentoring and other services to children ages 5 - 17 through caring adult volunteers.
www.bbbsnw.org

Chippewa Area Mentor Program, 726-2400
Encouraging academic, social, and emotional growth in students by matching them one-on-one with caring, responsible adult volunteers from the community.
http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/

Family Support Center/ River Source Family Center, 723-1138
Providing family support services including domestic abuse intervention, counseling, support groups, safe shelter, advocacy and parenting education to Chippewa County residents.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, Inc.,
834-2046
Providing individual, couple and family counseling for mental health, behavioral, relationship and life events for all people, regardless of religious affiliation.
www.LSSWIS.org

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Successful Children and Youth
Children and youth have opportunities to develop to their full potential.

Boy Scouts of America, Chippewa Valley Council, 832-6671
Providing leadership training, values building and character development activities for boys ages 6 - 20 and girls ages 14 - 20.
www.bsa-cvc.org

Chippewa Falls Area Unified Shool District, 726-2417
Providing transportation to children enrolled in the Remedial Summer School Program.

Girl Scouts of Indian Waters Council, Inc., 835-5331
Providing a contemporary program to girls, ages 5 - 17, to help them develop self-potential and values.
www.gsiwc.org

YMCA, Chippewa Valley Family, 723-2201
Providing opportunities for low income families and their children, people with developmental disabilities, and seniors to participate in exercise and recreational programming.
www.chippewavalleyymca.org

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Self Sufficient Adults and Families
All people have the opportunity to become as self sufficient as possible and participate as responsible citizens.

Career Development Center, L.E. Phillips, 834-2771
Providing meaningful and appropriate vocational services and employment opportunities to individuals with vocational disabilities and disadvantages.
www.lephillips-cdc.org

Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin. Inc., 715-233-1070
Empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in society.
www.cilww.com

Starting Points, Inc. 726-7937
Providing a central point of intake for the homeless or those in imminent danger of becoming homeless in chippewa County.

Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, 832-8420
Promoting self-sufficiency and self-reliance through job development and placement, employment counseling, and translation services to members of the Southeast Asian refugee community in Chippewa County.

FamilyMeans Consumer Credit Counseling Service, 834-8500
Educating all segments of the community, including high school students, on the wise use of consumer credit.
www.familymeans.org

Literacy Volunteers – Chippewa Valley, 834-0222
Helping adults improve their reading, writing and employability skills.
www.lvcv.org

Mobile Meals, Inc. of Chippewa Falls, 723-7268
Providing a well-balanced noon meal Monday - Friday to elderly and home-bound residents.

People Having Access to the Resources they Need
People have access to resources which help enable them to develop to their full potential.

American Red Cross, Chippewa Valley Chapter, 723-4655
Helping Chippewa County with disaster relief, military communications, blood services, international tracing and health and safety education.
www.redcross.org

Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center, 720-1666
Providing advocacy and a central location where older persons can obtain services and programs that enhance their physical, mental and social well-being.

Chippewa Falls Parks & Forestry Department* 723-3890
Providing summer day camp programming to people with physical disabilities and speech, hearing and vision impairments.
*One year grant for Camp Friendship

Special Friends, Inc., Chippewa County, 568-1732
Providing outreach, emotional support and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families.
www.specialfriendsinc.org

Individuals Living Healthy Lives
People enjoy physical, mental, and emotional well-being and healthy lifestyles.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin , 834-4455
Serving people with epilepsy and their families by providing support, professional and community education, and awareness about epilepsy.
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/westernwisc/

Ostomy Association, Chippewa Valley, 834-2795
Helping pre - and post - surgery ostomates through support, information, socialization and rehabilitation.

The Open Door Clinic, Inc., 720-1443
Providing basic medical care to low-income persons who do not have health insurance or who do not qualify for other available medical program options in Chippewa County.

Pathways:
Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Services, Inc., 723-1101
Providing resources for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and awareness to all Chippewa County residents, and support to youth in making healthy choices.

United Cerebral Palsy of West Central Wisconsin , 832-1782
Providing support services to people with cerebral palsy or similar disabilities and their families.
www.ucp.org

Contact Us

United Way of Chippewa County
315 N. Bridge Street
PO Box 161
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-0161
Phone: (715) 723-4201
Fax: (715) 723-2930
E-mail: info@unitedwaychippewa.org
Staff:
Melinda Haun, President (CPO)
melinda.haun@unitedwaychippewa.org
Amy Maziarka, Sr. Associate Internal Operations/Emerging Leaders
amy.maziarka@unitedwaychippewa.org

•	Strong Families and Individuals 24%
•	Successful Children and Youth 19%
•	Self Sufficient Adults and Families 19%
•	People Having Access to the Resources They Need 23%
•	Individuals Living Healthy Lives 15%