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 United Way to Hold Second Online Auction Fundraiser | |
United Way St. Croix Valley will be running its second online auction throughout June and July. All proceeds generated by this year's auction will be used to support programs that provide basic needs like food and shelter.
Each week from June 6 to July 15, United Way will post new items and services donated by businesses and organizations on eBay. United Way anticipates more than 70 items up for sale over the course of the auction, including a one-week timeshare stay at Christmas Mountain in Wisconsin Dells, Milwaukee Summerfest tickets, Green Bay Packers memorabilia, and a dinner and boat cruise for four on Lake Mallalieu.
You may visit United Way's eBay page directly at myworld.ebay.com/unitedwaystcroixvalley to see what is currently for sale or visit www.unitedwaystcroix.org and click the link on the homepage.
United Way's inaugural online auction was held last summer and raised more than $3,500 for local programs. United Way is hoping this year's auction will raise even more to benefit programs in St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, Burnett and Washburn Counties.
For more information on the online auction, contact Kate Smith at 715-377-0203 ext. 103 or ksmith@unitedwaystcroix.org.
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Corporate Leader Profile: Hudson School District
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Hudson School District and its employees are big supporters of their hometown United Way. Each year they hold special events, activities and rallies to help raise money and awareness for United Way St. Croix Valley. This past year's campaign brought in more than $22,000 between all the schools and the district office. In addition, many of the district's schools were active in the United We Can campaign kick-off event, with Hudson Middle School winning Runner Up for the People's Choice Award.
Hudson School District is comprised of eight schools, including a high school, middle school and six elementary schools. Its schools have won many awards for excellence in education.
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Hudson Middle School won the People's Choice Runner Up in last fall's United We Can sculpture contest.
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Youth Service Bureau Helps Teens Stay on Track
|  The following is a personal story submitted by United Way funded agency Youth Service Bureau. Find out firsthand how this agency is making a difference in the community.
It doesn't take much for me to explode. Seems like I'm always angry: Angry at my mom for caring more about her bottle than me, angry about her string of boyfriends who try to hit on me. At least, now that I moved to grandma's house, I don't have to deal with all that. But why doesn't she love me enough to care about me?
So I take a little drink, to numb the mind. Another one, to pretend I don't care. Perhaps a third one to make it through the day. Gosh, it's senior year, so who cares if I miss a day of school here or there.
In October, the school guidance counselor invited me to her office. Not sure what she thinks she can do about the pain. She introduced me to the Chemical Health Prevention Specialist and suggested that we should talk. And talk we did. She even called me at home during school breaks and during the summer after graduation to see how I am doing. It feels really different to know that someone cares about me.
Haven't kicked the alcohol yet but I'm being more honest about what I'm feeling and why I'm drinking. I managed to cut back considerably but have a ways to go yet. I realize now that I won't change my mom, and that it's okay to be sad but I don't have to blow up at everyone else and then drink to numbness.
Meanwhile, I started making it to school on time more often and actually was prepared for class more often than not. In June, I actually graduated. And my YSB counselor was there to help me celebrate the occasion responsibly.
For more information on Youth Service Bureau, visit their website at http://www.ysb.net.
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| Agencies Share Struggles and Stories at Food Resource Center Open House | United Way St. Croix Valley's Food Resource Center Open House was held Friday, May 20 and featured speakers from United Way funded agencies St. Croix County Aging & Disability Resource Center, West CAP and The Salvation Army/Grace Place. The speakers explained the struggles faced by those they serve and how United Way funds directly benefit their work in the community. We will post video of the speakers soon. For photos from the event, click here. Thank you to everyone who attended!
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Follow United Way on Facebook
| United Way St. Croix Valley now has a Facebook business page! We will be transitioning our Facebook Cause to be used for online fundraising projects and our new page to be used for general updates, so please be sure to look us up and "Like" us!
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