Impact Award Winners
Every six months, our members come together to create an impact on the community through the selection of a local organization. Along with our donation, we also promote awareness for these organizations.
Our Neighbors’ Place, Inc.
october 2024
impact award winner
Congratulations to Our Neighbors’ Place, Inc. on being selected as our 2024 Impact Award Winner! Together, we donated $11,300 to this organization!
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​About our neighbor's place, inc
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Our Neighbors’ Place, Inc. (ONP) is an award-winning nonprofit organization providing support, shelter, and housing services to foster self-determination in Pierce and St. Croix counties. ONP supports the community with five programs designed to help meet basic needs with a holistic approach to strengthening families, including their Day Center, Transitional Housing Program, Backpack Program, The Closet, and the Helping Hands Fund.
Financial support and volunteerism from the community is critical to ensure Our Neighbors’ Place can provide these services to our neighbors in need. Please visit the ONP website at www.ourneighborsplace.org to make a donation or apply to volunteer.
Farmer angel network of western
Wisconsin
April 2024
impact award winner
Congratulations to Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin on being selected as our April 2024 Impact Award Winner! Together, we donated $11,050 to this organization!
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​About farmer angel network of western Wisconsin
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The Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin aims to raise awareness and provide support and resources for farmers dealing with mental health issues. Their mission is to remove the stigma around mental health in agriculture and provide a safe space for farmers to seek help and support. Their team of mental health professionals, farmers, and community members offer a range of services, including counseling, support groups, educational resources, and events to help farmers manage their mental health and well-being.
Financial support and volunteerism from the community is critical to ensure Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin is able to provide these services to farmers at no cost. Please visit www.farmerangelwestern.wixsite.com/farmer-angel-network to learn more about their organization and volunteer opportunities.
Pierce County Friends of
the Fair
OCTOBER 2023
impact award winner
Congratulations to Pierce County Friends of the Fair on being selected as our 2024 Impact Award Winner! Together, we donated $11,000 to this organization!
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ABOUT PIERCE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE FAIR
Pierce County Friends of the Fair is a nonprofit organization established to help with improvements and upgrades to Pierce County’s fairgrounds. Impact Award funds were utilized to purchase lights and other materials necessary to improve and expand the Light Up The Fair event held at the fairgrounds annually in December. This is a free community event that includes holiday lights, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, crafts, a petting zoo, s’mores, and caroling.
Please visit the Pierce County Friends of the Fair Facebook page @piercecountyfriendsofthefair to learn more about their organization and volunteer opportunities.
Spring valley seniors staying put
April 2023
impact award winner
Congratulations to Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put on being selected as our April 2023 Award Winner! Together, we donated $11,100 to this organization!
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​About Spring valley seniors staying put
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The mission at Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put is to coordinate volunteers to help seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence. Services provided include rides to events, appointments, and stores, Meals on Wheels deliveries and/or food preparation, light housekeeping, home repairs, and yard maintenance, pet care assistance, and socialization/companionship opportunities. This assistance allows clients to maintain their independence and improves their quality of life
Financial support and volunteerism from the community is critical to ensure Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put is able to provide these services to individuals in need at no cost. Please visit the Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put website at
http://www.springvalleystayingput.org to make a donation or
learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Elsie's Barnyard
October 2022
impact award winner
Congratulations to Elsie’s Barnyard on being selected as our October 2022 Impact Award Winner! Together, we donated $10, 845 to this organization!
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​About Elsie's Barnyard
The mission at Elsie’s Barnyard is to restore and strengthen the hearts, minds, and souls of children and families facing adverse medical conditions through interacting with animals and nature. Specially trained professionals, paraprofessionals, or volunteers in association with animals that meet specific criteria deliver animal-assisted activities at Elsie’s Barnyard. This allows participants the opportunity to grieve the difficult circumstances they face, acknowledge the adversity around them, and cultivate relationships with others with similar experiences.
Financial support and volunteerism from the community is critical to ensure Elsie’s Barnyard is able to provide these services to families in need at no cost. Please visit the Elsie’s Barnyard website at https://elsiesbarnyard.com to make a donation or apply to volunteer.