United Way of Sheboygan County

Love watching our community join together! 👏🏽

Plymouth Panther Girls Basketball and Lemons of Love recently donated goodie bags for the Child Developmental Screenings offered by Sheboygan County Community Partnership for Children!

📣 City of Sheboygan CDBG grant application is open! Learn more below:

🏡✨ The City of Sheboygan is excited to announce the availability of funds for the 2024 Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant – Public Service application! 🌟🤝

💰 Estimated at $175,000, with potential for additional funds, the CDBG grant supports non-profit agencies addressing crucial community needs. To qualify, agencies must be established non-profit public or private entities.

🎯 Priority areas include:
1️⃣ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
2️⃣ Homelessness Prevention and Homeless Shelters
3️⃣ Domestic Violence Programs
4️⃣ Solutions for housing issues, particularly in Asian Households (identified in CHAS data**)
5️⃣ Youth Services and Housing for Homeless Youth
6️⃣ Childcare Assistance
7️⃣ Health and Dental Care Services

🌍 Services or benefits must be provided to individuals within the City of Sheboygan. Let's work together to enhance our community's well-being!

ℹ️ For more information: https://www.sheboyganwi.gov/2024cdbg/

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A big thank you to the volunteers from Plymouth Girl's Basketball and Lemons of Love for the generous donation of goodie bags for our Community Developmental Screening events! We're incredibly grateful for your continued support of the program!

On air with Kelly at WHBL 1330 and 101.5 News, Talk, Sports and Jon from Sheboygan's Country B93 this morning! Lisa talked about needing your spark; use United Way's Volunteer Center online to find volunteer opportunities as board members!

Big Highlight! Save the date: April 25th is this year's Spirit of Sheboygan County Volunteer Awards. Nomination forms are available on line! Take the time to highlight that special person.

Volunteer: uwofsc.org/volunteer

🎉 Happy Birthday, Lisa! Today, we want to give a special shout out to Lisa, our fabulous Volunteer Center Coordinator!

🎈 Lisa came to us with a plethora of experience in education making a difference in the lives of youth and families. In her role at United Way, she continues to shine bright, think big and make an incredible impact in our community. Her dedication, passion, empathy and hard work never cease to amaze us. We can always count on Lisa to jump in and lend a hand where needed, bring the energy, ask good questions/be curious, and share a welcomed laugh. Lisa soars high as she leads our Volunteer Center of Sheboygan County and we are grateful she took that chance on us when moving sectors. You might even happen to walk past her office and hear !

🌟 On your special day, we hope you know that you inspire us with your unwavering commitment and drive. If you see Lisa around, please wish her a happy birthday!

Congratulations Sheboygan County Human Trafficking Task Force on your 2nd Annual Wear Blue Day!! - United Way Staff and Board

Sheboygan County Aging and Disability Resource Center's Lisa Hurley shared today about the incredible programs to support our friends with memory loss. Sign up for these social engagement opportunities: Memory Cafe and Memories in the Making Signature Art Program!!

Please see the comment section for the dates and places!
WHBL 1330 and 101.5 News, Talk, Sports
Sheboygan's Country B93

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month as we shine a light for Sheboygan County Human Trafficking Task Force! Please show your support at City Hall on January 11 at noon for the 2nd Annual Wear Blue Day. Sheboygan County's dedication and collaborations help protect our most vulnerable! Thanks to WHBL 1330 and 101.5 News, Talk, Sports and Sheboygan's Country B93 this morning!

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Sending happy and healthy holiday wishes from all of us at United Way!

The office is closed thru January 3rd for the holiday season.

🎁 All gifts sent in during this time will be acknowledged for the 2023 calendar but note United Way's fiscal year is only half over! You have until June 2024 to get your gift in this campaign and support more than 44,000 people in Sheboygan County.

👀 Looking for assistance:
Call 2-1-1 for local resources.
Call 9-8-8 for mental health emergencies.

Itzchel, the new Outreach Coordinator at Lakeshore Community Action Program, needs our help for the January 24th Point in Time Count!!

Every 6 Months, the Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is conducted to help identify services needed in our community in order to best help those unsheltered.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: Looking for volunteers to cover the 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. shift and the 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift. Training will be provided.
Please visit their site to sign up.

Today’s the day! Tickets available online or at the door for a delicious & scrumptious breakfast themed lunch or dinner! Join us for a good cause!

Join us at Harvest for the Hungry on Thursday, December 14th for a special gathering benefiting our food security funded programs and initiatives. Presented by Destination Kohler at The American Club, their renowned chefs are featuring a remarkable brunch menu over two sessions.

The reality is on average, 1 in 3 school-aged children attending a public school in Sheboygan County qualify for free & reduced lunch and 30% of Sheboygan County residents are living paycheck to paycheck.

Purchase your tickets today and help us make a difference.
https://destinationkohler.com/explore-more/activities-and-events/harvest-for-the-hungry

We are jumping into the holidays with Senior, Emily from Howards Grove School District. December 22, students will participate in a Community Service Day within the community and on campus!! If you weren't able to hear about it on WHBL 1330 and 101.5 News, Talk, Sports or Sheboygan's Country B93, you can listen on our FB post.

Don't miss out on supporting food insecurity in our community!

Join us at Harvest for the Hungry on Thursday, December 14th for a special gathering benefiting our food security funded programs and initiatives. Presented by Destination Kohler at The American Club, their renowned chefs are featuring a remarkable brunch menu over two sessions.

The reality is on average, 1 in 3 school-aged children attending a public school in Sheboygan County qualify for free & reduced lunch and 30% of Sheboygan County residents are living paycheck to paycheck.

Purchase your tickets today and help us make a difference.
https://destinationkohler.com/explore-more/activities-and-events/harvest-for-the-hungry

Public survey addressing county child care shortage opens SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan County Community Partnership for Children is conducting a public survey to address the impact of the county’s child care shortage. The survey is currently open to

December 2023 eNewsletter has arrived and with it the release of our 2022/2023 Annual Report, Harvest for the Hungry event details, child care survey, save-the-date information and much more!

"On behalf of the entire United Way team, we extend our deepest
gratitude for your resolute support throughout the year. As we
look ahead, let us carry the spirit of Hope in Action with us,
knowing that together, we can achieve remarkable things."

- Kate Baer (Executive Director) and Deidre Martinez (22/23 Board Chair)

https://mailchi.mp/uwofsc/e-newsletterdecember2023

United Way of Sheboygan County Holiday Greetings, Harvest for the Hungry, 22/23 Annual Report & More! From all of us at United Way, we share warm wishes and heartfelt greetings to you and yours this holiday season. May this special time of year bring an abundance of joy, good health, and peace to all.

The Sheboygan County Warming Center needs you! Did you know it takes more than 200 volunteers to keep the Warming Center open from Dec. 4 - April 15?

We were on the air this morning at WHBL 1330 and 101.5 News, Talk, Sports and Sheboygan's Country B93 with Rev. Whelton and Liz Kroll, Warming Center board members, talking about the volunteer needs. If you have a few hours to give this winter, sign up for a shift to help provide a warm, safe space for those without shelter: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/scwcvolunteers?fbclid=IwAR1F0N0iVlt9m1opfovIBVay1E8bIu1VBxEZPSPDlOWwSdncmtUfcK_dbK4 #/

Last year, 110 individuals found shelter at the Warming Center averaging 22 per night, and they're anticipating serving as many - if not more - this year.

Thank you Liz and Rev. Whelton for joining us on the air and thank you to our community for volunteering to make the Warming Center possible!

Join us at Harvest for the Hungry on Thursday, December 14th for a special gathering benefiting our food security funded programs and initiatives. Presented by Destination Kohler at The American Club, their renowned chefs are featuring a remarkable brunch menu over two sessions.

The reality is on average, 1 in 3 school-aged children attending a public school in Sheboygan County qualify for free & reduced lunch and 30% of Sheboygan County residents are living paycheck to paycheck.

Purchase your tickets today and help us make a difference.
https://destinationkohler.com/explore-more/activities-and-events/harvest-for-the-hungry

We need your feedback! Take our 10-minute survey to share how child care challenges are impacting your life. All Sheboygan County residents are encouraged to participate regardless of their current child care situation.

Visit http://sheboyganchildcaresurvey.org to participate - your input is incredibly important, and the findings of this survey will be
utilized to develop new solutions and partnerships to address the child care challenges facing our community.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

This special day reminds us to live out our gratitude. United Way is incredibly thankful for the support and partnership of our amazing community. Together, we're making a difference and creating positive change. Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with joy, love, and gratitude. 🦃🧡

Please note: United Way office will be closed on Thursday and Friday to honor the holiday.

What a fun way to celebrate our community!! Many small businesses partner with United Way to improve lives and community conditions. Collective giving matters. So does shopping local! 👏🏽 🤗 🎁

❗Exciting News❗

Chamber CEO, Deidre Martinez, is spreading joy this by giving away $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 in Chamber Cash to patrons shopping at our local member businesses! If you spot her, don't forget to say "hi" 😉.

We ❤️ supporting our small businesses and giving away FREE Chamber Cash! 💵

✨ Martens Trilling True Value partnering with Partners for Community Development, Inc. helping to light up our community! ✨

We are so excited to be teaming up with Martens Trilling True Value to give back on 💓

Are you taking the short survey ?!! Let's help Ryan collect valuable data for Sheboygan County. 🎉 We need EVERYONE'S voice.🎉
sheboyganchildcaresurvey.org

In conjunction with several community partners, United Way of Sheboygan County is conducting a survey exploring the impact of the child care shortage on Sheboygan County's workforce and community as a whole. Your input is incredibly important, and the findings of this survey will be utilized to develop new solutions and partnerships to address the child care challenges facing our community.

Thankful for you!!
WHBL 1330 and 101.5 News, Talk, Sports and Sheboygan's Country B93

✨ Good info to have as you plan your annual trip to Rotary Making Spirits Bright. ✨

We're getting so excited for Rotary Making Spirits Bright's 2023 season to kick off! 🚗🥫🎄

Admission to the event is free of charge, but donating nutritious, unexpired food items is highly encouraged. As you stock up on ingredients for your holiday meals over the next month, grab a little extra to help support local families who are having an especially tough year making ends meet. 💙

Making Spirits Bright is open every night, Nov. 24 – Dec. 31, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed on Dec. 24).

We filled the beautiful and historic Miley Barn earlier this week with nonprofit professionals coming together for a "Build Compassion Resiliency for You and Your Team" workshop. Gratitude to our host site Nourish Farms and presenters Hanna Maechtle with Rogers Behavioral Health and Julie Preder with Mental Health America Lakeshore - MHA. Thank you to the incredible advisory team of local nonprofit professionals for organizing. The food, enriching lessons, and company were phenomenal!

It’s all in fun when a Workplace Giving Campaign includes a pie in the face!

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Thank you Elevate team for helping us improve lives and community conditions! If you are interested in starting a Workplace Giving Campaign, please reach out to Kate Baer, executive director, at [email protected] for more information. We partner with businesses of all sizes to make a BIG impact.