Three Waushara County nonprofits are using Visionary Grants to expand their services and plan for the future. At a recent Community Lunch Hour, the Waushara County Food Pantry, Pine River Library, and Wild Rose Historical Society and Museum shared how multi-year...
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Opening the Door2Dreams: Building Inclusive Housing in Stevens Point
At our most recent Community Lunch Hour, neighbors and friends gathered to discuss a project that promises to create housing opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Central Wisconsin. A local nonprofit, Door2Dreams, is driven...
Celebrating Literacy and Community: The Story of Reading First
For more than two decades, Reading First has made a quiet but powerful impact in Portage County by getting books into kids' hands and encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Marguerite Dietrich, a retired teacher and long-time volunteer, shared how it all began and...
Visionary Grants Award $585,000
We are excited to announce that $585,000 in Visionary Grants will be given to 13 organizations that will enhance Portage and Waushara Counties now and for future generations. Our multi-year Visionary Grants are for organizations looking to adopt transformative...
$50,000 in Major Grants Awarded to Local Impact Projects
We are proud to announce the 2024 Major Projects Grants have been awarded. The Jensen Community Center will receive a $25,000 grant, and the Waushara County Animal Shelter will also receive $25,000. These Major Projects offer a chance to make a difference in the lives...
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