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In 1946, a program called the "Community Chest" was founded to raise funds for the area and would later transition into the city's first United Way come 1970.

Strong partnerships continue to build around United Way's mission of increasing the community's capacity to care for one another while achieving goals in health, education, income, and kindness as meaningful ways to help make a difference. Highly involved with volunteering and hosting frequent volunteer sessions for the NOW program, Nelson-Jameson is also represented on United Way Board of Directors as well as numerous other committees.

With great appreciation for United Way's mission, Nelson-Jameson believes it's one of the most powerful ways to give back to the community.

Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, commonly known as MAPS, is a vital asset in the Marshfield community for their work with animals of all kinds. Each year, approximately 650 animals come to the shelter arriving for a variety of reasons. The shelter's resources help to establish the very needs they desire, such as shelter, nourishment, and compassion as they wait for adoption or to be reunited with their owners.

As Marshfield's first animal welfare organization, MAPS and the volunteers generate awareness throughout the community with fundraisers, including an annual golf outing, that multiple contributions for the shelter. Donations support the shelter's mission with continuous, caring work and helps to sets future goals on more services they may provide including educational programs for the public and investments in outreach, advocacy, and affordable spay/neuter options for the Marshfield area.

With deep respect and knowledge of the Marshfield Community, Nelson-Jameson supports The Marshfield Rotary Foundation with their on-going mission of service to others and taking action to create a lasting change.

Established in 1993, there are approximately 60 community and business leaders actively involved and striving to make a real difference. Various different projects, including home-delivered meals and continuing education scholarships, aim at quality life improvement though identifying community needs and developing nations around the world.

Committed in helping each other, Rotarians translate their passion thru regular networking, including social events and meetings, to exchanging ideas about potential solutions that result in strong friendships and business connections.

Marshfield's Soup or Socks, a non-profit and volunteer-run organization, offers individuals equitable access to nutritious food and basic needs.

Equipped with food pantry and a clothes closet, persons of the greater Marshfield area are provided with supplies at no charge. Each year, the organization raises awareness about hunger in the community with the Marshfield Area Empty Bowls fundraiser. Bringing together art and goodwill, artists and students all over the community create bowls to be purchased as a reminder that there is always someone with an empty bowl.

This powerful message evokes gratitude and keeps the community giving back on a regular basis.

Incorporated in 1987, Friends of the Marshfield Public Library (FOMPL) was established as a non-profit organization to support and expand library services through volunteer, advocacy, and fund-raising activities.

Twice Told Tales, a FOMPL bookstore, resides inside the library and features bargain prices on approximately 4000 gently used children and adult books. Proceeds are used towards library services and programs, including Born to Read and Give a Kid a Book.

As a very active group, FOMPL encourages community engagement to support education, knowledge. and resources to embrace curiosity, critical thinking, and skillful research.

Anchoring many purposeful intentions, FOMPL and the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library both offer a place of relaxation and promote the enjoyment of reading. Libraries Change Lives.

Recognized for accomplishments and hard work, the UW-River Falls Nelson-Jameson Scholarship provides an opportunity for higher education for well-deserving students to pursue greater academic goals.

Two scholarships are awarded annually to students who are majoring in Food Science and Technology and actively pursuing careers in the dairy industry. The scholarship is renewable for one year if the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.

By supporting students in broadening their education and skills, Nelson-Jameson continues to support advanced dairy science knowledge through important research and innovations. The Nelson-Jameson Scholarship will help students focus on their studies without the increased financial stress of college.

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