Great Rivers United Way

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth – a day of remembrance, celebration, and reflection. Our office is closed in observance of the holiday.

We hope to see you tomorrow – Saturday, June 20 – at La Crosse's Juneteenth Celebration in Riverside Park! Visit our booth from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and take part in a community art project celebrating the diversity that makes us stronger. ❤️🖤💚

06/18/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of La Crosse for having us last week. Great Rivers United Way staff Liz Evans, Diana DiazGranados, Danielle Krozel, and Connor Glassen presented on our: stewardship practices, mental wellbeing focus, PATCH - La Crosse, and community engagement offerings.

Would your business, organization, or civic group like to learn more? We're always willing to share our passion! Call (608) 796-1400 or email [email protected].

06/16/2026

Campaign Coordinator Tim Medinger (l) and Executive Director Mary Kay Wolf (r) recently met with Dairyland Power Cooperative President and CEO Brent Ridge (c).

The purpose of the visit was to thank Brent and his team for their continued support – employee and corporate giving have DPC solidly in our top 10 workplace campaigns every year. Please join us in thanking them!

06/02/2026

📢 Calling all teens (and parents of teens) ages 14 to 18!

Great Rivers United Way's PATCH - La Crosse program is seeking Teen Educators for the 2026-27 school year. This is a PAID, 4-10 hr/month position. Not only is PATCH a wonderful skill- and resume-builder, it's a chance for area youth to make a difference in the lives of their peers and local healthcare systems. Learn more and apply online by June 19 at www.gruw.org/patch.

Please share this post with a teen you know! 🗣️

06/01/2026

Sip, sip hooray! Three cheers to our friends at Groovy Grind Coffee Company. Thanks to you and your customers for supporting our work!

💐 Together, we made a difference! 🌺 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a Flower Power Tea during our Sip for a Cause campaign. Because of your support, we raised $66 for Great Rivers United Way, with an additional $66 matching donation from Performance Food Group, bringing the total impact to $132! 💛

At Groovy Grind, Groovy Sips, and Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee, we believe great drinks can do great things, and this month, you proved it. Thank you for showing up, sipping with purpose, and helping support our local community. We couldn't do it without you! Great Rivers United Way

05/29/2026

More sights and scenes from last week's 13th Annual Mental Health Awareness Celebration in La Crosse and the Monroe County Mental Wellness Fair in Sparta! Thanks to the Mental Health Coalition of Greater La Crosse, La Crosse County Health & Human Services, and the Monroe County Su***de Prevention Taskforce for organizing these events, and including Great Rivers United Way!

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, remember: we ALL have mental health, and it's important to make it a priority EVERY DAY. We encourage you to refer back to the calendar of events we shared for inspo all year long.

Be well. 💚

05/26/2026

🚨 Causeraiser update! 🎉

Together, we hit our $5,000 goal and unlocked our $5,000 match, for a total $10,000 investment in community mental wellbeing! We couldn't have done it without our matching gift partner – Trust Point – and the 20 donors who stepped up. THANK YOU!

This is just the beginning when it comes to causeraisers... stay tuned! 👀

05/26/2026

Black River Health recently presented Great Rivers United Way with a donation for our Community Care program. Pictured are Jordan Simonson of Black River Health and Jennifer Roberts of GRUW. This funding will support Community Health Workers located in Black River Falls, who work with Black River residents to address their needs and improve their health. Learn more about our Community Care program via the link below.

Please join us in thanking Black River Health for their support! 💙❤️💛

>>>https://www.greatriversunitedway.org/programs-partnerships/community-health/community-care-program

05/22/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO DONATE!

Small steps pay off big for mental health. Daily habits can make a difference in our mental health. Sleep, movement, connection, and stress management all improve mental health.

Our first causeraiser ends today. Give now to take advantage of Trust Point's dollar-for-dollar match. Our $5,000 community goal + the $5,000 match = a possible $10,000 total investment in local mental wellbeing programs! Your gift is the key to unlocking change! 🔑🔓

>>>https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vfu/MAY26CAUSE

05/21/2026

Safe, supportive childhoods build mental wellbeing. The good news is, 84% of La Crosse County students report having a trusted adult in their lives. If not at home, these relationships can blossom at school and out in the community, like at our funded partners!

Your donation to our mental health causeraiser builds connections that help young people feel seen, supported, and less alone. There's just under 24 hours left to double your gift thanks to our Trust Point match!

>>>https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vfu/MAY26CAUSE