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In response to the ongoing needs created by the pandemic, United Way of Racine County (UWRC) has launched new opportunities for local nonprofits to request support and for community members to get involved. Through its UWRC COVID Relief project, local nonprofits can apply for funds, request single-use face masks and request supplies. Community members are invited to donate to the COVID Relief Fund, donate to the supply drive and volunteer to construct masks. 

These efforts are the second phase of pandemic response efforts led by United Way of Racine County. Learn more about the first phase, Community Cares. 

Apply for Funding

The United Way of Racine County (UWRC) COVID Relief Fund was established to meet the unexpected and immediate needs of our community related to the pandemic. In particular, the UWRC COVID Relief Fund will focus on the community’s areas of greatest need and inequities. 

For more information about funding priorities, non-allowable expenses, and application and reporting requirements, click the button below. 

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Request Supplies

If your nonprofit is in need of supplies to ensure safe, consistent service delivery during the pandemic, please contact MaryBeth Kallio with the following information: 

  • Organization name
  • Contact person name
  • Contact person email address
  • Contact person phone number
  • Specific items needed

Supply lists will be updated monthly and shared with community members interested in donating supplies. 

Request Masks

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As part of Season of Caring, we're mobilizing volunteers to make 28,000 single-use masks. To request a kit of 700 completed masks for your staff and/or clients, click the button below. 

 

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Donate to the COVID Relief Fund

To make a monetary donation to the United Way of Racine County COVID Relief Fund, click on the GIVE button and then select "Give by Credit Card" and check the COVID-19 box. 

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Donate Supplies

To donate, please reach out directly the organization requesting supplies. Always call before dropping off items. 

Racine Friendship Clubhouse
Contact information: 
Marisol Salazar, Program Director
Racine Friendship Clubhouse, Inc.
2000 17th St
Racine, WI 53403
262-636-9393

  • Small and Large Latex Gloves
  • Bleach 
  • Disinfecting Wipes
  • Hand Sanitizer 
  • Hand Soap
  • Laundry Soap

Racine County Food Bank
Dan Taivalkoski, Executive Director
2000 DeKoven Avenue Unit 2
Racine, WI 53403
262-632-2307

  • Food items: place in bins at any Piggly Wiggly or Pick n' Save location east of I-94 
  • Monetary donations to purchase additional food to help compensate for canceled food drives

Catherine Marian Housing, Inc. - Bethany Apartments
Pamala Handrow, Executive Director  
262-633-9446

  • Pantry supplies (canned goods)  
  • Milk and fresh produce
  • Bus passes for client transportation 

Make Masks

Thanks to a partnership with Rebel Converting, a manufacturing company in southeast Wisconsin, our goal is to assemble 28,000 masks to help keep our community safe during the pandemic. The estimated time commitment is 20-25 hours. 

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