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What a beautiful Fall we are enjoying here in Sheboygan County. This is one of our favorite seasons, bringing with it the changing of the leaves, football, brisk nights, and most importantly, the kick-off for the annual Sheboygan County United Way Fundraising Campaign.
Every month, we feature a United Way Partner Agency’s client experience, demonstrating the impact that donations to United Way of Sheboygan County are making. This month’s client experience was submitted directly by Wayne Griesbach, executive director at Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), a division of Family Service Association of Sheboygan, as part of their annual application for Budget and Credit Counseling program funding.
If you have ever interacted with a child, you know they are constantly learning, right from birth. What children learn during those years depends on the experiences they have each and every day. The United Way, through the Community Partnership for Children has been focusing on early learning investments.
By Ann Wondergem
It is without pause, I can tell you how much I love my job and everything about it. Sure, some days are more challenging than others but the positive energy and remarkable work that moves through this agency are unquestionable. Year after year there are two things I find inspiring, one is the volunteers that continue to give their time, talent, and treasure to our community and nonprofit partners through serving on the Board of Directors, Community Action Team, Volunteer Center Advisory Committee, Campaign Chairs, and endless subcommittees.
When I became a parent for the first time almost three years ago, I had so many questions. Ok, you got me – I may have just researched some information yesterday too. With each new stage of a child’s development, parents are always left in wonder. The questions never end – at least that’s what I hear. This isn’t just an 18-year commitment; it lasts a lifetime. The cycle continues.
United Way of Sheboygan County has all kinds of reasons to celebrate! Last week, more than 40 project sites benefitted from the help of more than 500 volunteers during Day of Caring. The United Way office got a huge facelift thanks to friends at Kohler, HSA Bank and LTC. The United Way workspace has been in serious need of updates for quite some time. The carpet was original to the building and dated back to 1973. Dulmes Décor has provided support in not only making new carpet affordable, but also working with United Way staff to make the process of carpet installation less burdensome.
Every month, we feature a United Way Partner Agency’s client experience, demonstrating the impact that donations to United Way of Sheboygan County are making. This month’s client experience was submitted directly by Bernadette Mueller, RAYS supervisor at Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI, Inc., as part of their annual application for Runaway and Youth Services.