Governor Evers has proclaimed November 12-18 as Social Isolation and Loneliness Week. A week that FIAMC honors all year round.

Loneliness and Isolation are both associated with physical, emotional, and psychological health impacts which include greater risk for cardiovascular events, depressive symptoms, cognitive decline, and abuse and neglect.

Did you know that prolonged isolation can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

FIAMC provides friendly visiting as a way to help combat these feelings. If you have a loved one who resides in Marathon County and is 60+, or you are currently a Care Receiver in need of socialization, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at 715-848-8783.

United Way of Marathon County is holding its annual leaf raking event Monday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 28th, 2023.

Service requests received BY Monday, October 2nd at 5pm will be given placement priority.

Service requests received AFTER Monday, October 2nd will be added to a waitlist and service will be dependent upon volunteer availability.

All requests must be received by Monday, October 16 at 5pm to be added to the waitlist.

This service is for those unable to rake their own yard due to being elderly or disabled. It is for those who do not have family and/or neighbors that could rake for them or those who cannot afford to pay for this service.

Head over to United Way’s website to learn how you can apply to have your yard raked for Make a Difference Day: https://www.unitedwaymc.org/node/658