Wisconsin Rapids, WI (WFHR WIRI) – The United Way of South Wood and Adams counties is holding it’s 13th annual sweepstakes now through Nov 22nd.
You can also support the United Way through United Way Day at the Wisconsin Rapids McDonalds Wednesday, Sept. 25! A portion of each sale at the Wisconsin Rapids McDonalds made between 7am and 7pm on Wednesday the 25th will be donated to the United Way of South Wood and Adams counties. The Wisconsin Rapids McDonalds is located at 2128 8th St. South.
UWSWAC is focused on changing and strengthening lives in our communities. Your donations help support education, financial stability, health and safety net services and volunteer programs right here in our community.
From now until November 22nd, when you make a donation of $1 per week ($52 per year), you will become eligible to win one of five one-thousand dollar cash prizes. Increasing your donation by $26 annually will double your chances to win! The deadline to make your undesignated donation is Nov 22 at 4pm.
More information, rules and entry forms are available on the United Way website located here. You can hear an interview with CEO Tari Jahns and James J. Malouf on Mid-day Magazine.
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