Do good. Build community. Strengthen your brand.
Local businesses play a vital role in building a stronger Merrill area. Partnering with Merrill Area United Way allows small business owners to support critical community programs while also showcasing their commitment to giving back.
Whether through sponsorships, cause-related promotions or employee engagement, business partnerships help fund services for families or individuals facing need or crisis, and demonstrate that your business is invested in the well-being of our community.
Together we create impact that benefits everyone.
Learn how your business can partner with Merrill Area United Way:
ROUND UP
Allow customer to round their purchase up to the next dollar amount and donate the change to Merrill Area United Way. This is a great way to. spread the partnership over a number of days or weeks!
DEDICATED ITEMS
Select particular items and donate all or some of the proceeds from those items to Merrill Area United Way during the takeover. Have fun themeing the items to the event, like "Black Friday Coffee" or "Muffins for Merrill".
DONATE $1 FOR EACH ITEM SOLD
On the day of the takeover, dedicate one dollar from each items sold, or each order, to Merrill Area United Way. This spreads the impact evenly over all the day's customers.
DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF PROCEEDS
Choose a percentage of total proceeds that will benefit Merrill Area United Way on the date of the takeover. From 1% to 10% to 100%, every dollar counts!
We are deeply grateful to the businesses who participated in our 2025-26 campaign, including:
- AGRA Industries
- Bluejay 96.3
- Breaman Merrill Ford
- Brickner’s Park City Inc.
- Central Carpet and Flooring
- Chips of Merrill
- Culver’s of Merrill
- CWAV LLC
- Dr. Ron Piffl Optometrist
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 584
- Hargrave Appliance
- IncredibleBank
- Lighthouse Storage
- Merrill Foto News
- Merrill Tool and Water Jet
- Nicolet National Bank
- Optimist of Merrill
- Reindl Printing
- Richard A Mamer C.P.A., S.C.
- Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral and Cremation
- T. B. Scott Library Staff
- Westside Market
2025-26 Campaign Examples
Thank you to Nicolet Bank staff members, who hosted a “Lunch in the Lot” event on October 10, 2025. Nicolet National Bank matched the funds raised during this event for a total of $1,012 donated to Merrill Area United Way. Pictured are Konner Beyer, Erica Wickman, Kurt Rust and Nicole Johnson who presented this donation to Joe Breaman II, President, 2025-26 Merrill United Way Board and Debbie Moellendorf, Executive Director, Merrill Area United Way. Thank you to everyone who joined us for lunch and supported Merrill Area United Way
Thank you to Culver's of Merrill for holding a fundraiser on December 4, 2025, in support of Merrill Area United Way. A big thank you to everyone who stopped on that chilly day. Pictured accepting a donation of $1,000 from Lori Wakefield and other Culver's staff is Debbie Moellendorf, Executive Director, Merrill Area United Way.
A huge thank you Breman Merrill Ford and to everyone who came out to support Breaman Merrill Ford’s “Drive 4 UR Community” event on October 11, 2025. With the incredible partnership of Ford Motor Company and our amazing community, Breaman Merrill Ford presented a total of $5,310 to the Merrill Area United Way from this event. Pictured making the presentation are Dave Breaman, John Breaman, Joe Breaman and Nick Breaman to Debbie Moellendorf, Executive Director, Merrill Area United Way.