Empowering Your Next Chapter: Community Resources
Find local services, programs, and opportunities designed for adults 55+. From health and wellness to social connections and learning experiences, this hub helps you stay active, engaged, and thriving in your community.
ADRC of Central Wisconsin
The ADRC-CW works to provide peace of mind and quality of life to individuals and families through information and access to resources. Services include:
- Benefits for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities
- Support for Caregivers
- Meals for Seniors
- Classes for Healthy Living
- Volunteering
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
The Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition gives $25 of vouchers to eligible seniors (age 60+) to bus Wisconsin grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from approved markets and roadside stands.
Click the link below for the flyer and eligibility.
The ADRC of Marathon County in Wausau has launched an online newsletter. It is a new way for them to keep their partners and customers informed about any ADRC updates, programs and services happening across our region. Click the button below to get signed up to receive their newsletter.
Together Marathon County
Together Marathon County is a collective of nonprofits, volunteers, and community partners working to transform how your region approaches volunteering. We connect people who want to help with organizations that need support, while building the capacity of nonprofits, partnering with employers to engage their teams, and creating a mobilized community of contributors ready to respond to local needs.
Senior Planet Online Learning
Discover free online classes, lectures, and workshops designed specifically for adults age 50+. Learn about smartphones, computers, artificial intelligence, online safety, health and wellness, fitness, financial wellness, social media, and much more—all from the comfort of your home. Live classes are offered throughout the week for all technology skill levels.
Need Technology Help?
Senior Planet offers a FREE Technology Hotline where you can receive one-on-one assistance with your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other technology questions.
Senior Planet Technology Hotline
888-713-3495
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM ET
Saturday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM ET
For classes, events, and additional resources, visit: SeniorPlanet.org
Senior Summit 2026
The latest United Way report reveals that nearly half of seniors in north central WI live below the household survival budget, facing challenges like transportation, healthcare, housing, and food security. The Senior Summit aims to unite seniors to discuss these issues, featuring a talk by Ben Lee, CEO of the United Way of Marathon County, on the ALICE and LIFE reports. Breakout sessions will allow participants to prioritize issues and explore ways to make a difference. Co-sponsored by the Healthy Aging Coalition and the Senior Empowerment Project.
Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: The Lakeview Conference Center, Wausau, WI.
United Way of Marathon County
United Way of Marathon County is an independently governed non-profit organization. United Way focuses on lifting community members to financial stability.
Resources:
- United Way 211: United Way's 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service, available 24/7.
- AT RISK: Call or Text 211 anytime for free Assistance.
- UNSAFE: Call 988 for access to trained crisis counselors.
- DANGER: Call 911 to request immediate assistance.
- Community Closet: Provides clothing to the community offering in-person shopping and a wide variety of clothing styles. They give new and gently used closing to anyone who needs it. Each household member can get up to 10 items of clothing and one pair of shoes.
- Hunger Coalition: The Untied Way Hunger Coalition works to eliminate food insecurity in our community by taking fresh, healthy produce directly to families in need.
Faith in Action of Marathon County
Faith in Action is a non-profit organization that welcomes all senior residents. Services provided include friendly visits in your home, essential transportation to medical appointments, personal errands. etc. and they partner with The Neighbor's Place to deliver food items to those who qualify.