Volunteer Center at United Way of Portage County

09/01/2026

Registration to have your yard raked or to sign-up to rake for Make a Difference Day is now open!

Yards will be raked between October 18-October 24 🍂

Register your yard or register to volunteer by calling 2-1-1 Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm OR click the link to register: https://unitedwaypoco.org/MADD

08/19/2026

08/06/2026

Online late registration for Project Fresh Start is closing Friday, August 7th! ⏰🎒

Families who are eligible will receive FREE school supplies to help their students start the school year prepared and ready to learn!

Unable to complete the online registration form?
No worries! Come to Project Fresh Start at P.J. Jacobs Junior High on
📅 Saturday, August 15th at 11am for day-of registration.

Don't miss your chance to register and help your student start the school year ready for success!

Click here to register: www.unitedwaypoco.org/ProjectFreshStart

07/30/2026

Huge thank you to Wysocki Family Farms for helping make a difference for local students! 🎒✏️📔

On Monday, Wysocki Farm employees assembled 120 backpacks filled with school supplies for K-12 students attending Almond-Bancroft Schools. On Tuesday, they delivered the backpacks to teachers, who will distribute them to students as they prepare for the new school year!

We are so grateful for Wysocki Family Farm's generosity and commitment to supporting our community!

07/30/2026

Mark your calendars! Amazing volunteer opportunities are on the way for Project Fresh Start! ✏️

📅 August 11-15, 2026
📍 PJ Jacobs Junior High School

Project Fresh Start 2026 Volunteer Opportunities:

🤝Intake Volunteers
🎒Backpack packers
🪑Event Set-up
📦Supply Distribution
🧹Event Take-down

For more information of how to get involved with Project Fresh Start, visit:
www.unitedwaypoco.org/ProjectFreshStart

07/29/2026

We are seeking tutors for our Learn for Life Program!

Help a child learn to read by becoming a Learn for Life tutor for the 2026-2027 school year 📚

Commit to one hour per week or become a sub and tutor when your schedule permits. Training is provided for all new tutors.

To register or to learn more, click here:
www.unitedwaypoco.org/learnforlife

07/24/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR PROJECT FRESH START!🚨

Late registration for project fresh start runs from
📅July 24th - August 7th.

To check your eligibility or register, click here: www.unitedwaypoco.org/ProjectFreshStart

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!

07/21/2026

Looking for volunteer experiences for your workplace? 🤝

United Way works with local agencies to address current, critical needs by creating tailored kit-packing projects. Companies can sponsor a kit-packing by purchasing needed supplies and having employees pack the supplies into individual kits for distribution. 📦

Kit-packings benefit more than just the receiver. They also benefit companies and their employees!

Employee Volunteerism has many benefits including:

💪Team building & Company Morale
👀Employee Attraction
✅Corporate Social Responsibility

Volunteering is a great way for organizations to practice teamwork while making a positive and meaningful impact for our neighbors! 💙

To learn more, visit our Employee Volunteering page on our website: www.unitedwaypoco.org/Kit-packing

07/16/2026

⏰ Registration Ending Soon! ⏰

Project Fresh Start registration deadline is July 24, 2026! 📅

PFS is a program organized by the United Way Volunteer Center that helps provide students grades K-12 with school supplies for FREE.

To qualify, the students must live in Portage County, attend a school in Portage County, and meet the program's financial qualifications. Financial eligibility is based on the same guidelines as the free/reduced meal program.

To Register Your Student:
📝Complete the registration form
✅Confirm you have registered
✉️Wait for your confirmation letter

🎒✏️📔Project Fresh Start will take place on Saturday, August 15th at PJ Jacobs Junior High School.

For more information on registration, eligibility, and more, visit: www.unitedwaypoco.org/ProjectFreshStart