What is United Way?
The Ripon Area United Way’s goal this year is $83,000.
The Ripon Area United Way’s goal this year is $83,000.
United Way is your partner in caring, using it’s professional & volunteer expertise to improve people’s lives. Each year, United Way volunteers identify the most critical needs and surround those needs with solutions by investing in your community’s health & human service programs. We are committed to turning challenges into opportunities, and showing you, our partner results. 96% of every dollar raised stays local and your Charitable donation is tax-deductible.
The following area non-profit agencies that benefit from your generous donations:
ADVOCAP Literacy Services: A community based educational program which offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to families with little or no English skills. Provides free tutoring in basic reading and math skills for adults.
American Red Cross: Always ready to give local, state, national, and international assistance in time of disaster. Assists American servicemen and their families. Sponsors the bloodmobile, provides first aid, CPR and lifeguard training.
ASTOP: Provides cost-free trauma therapy, advocacy and prevention education to survivors of sexual violence.
BAY LAKES COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Physical and leadership training and educational opportunity for boys. Funds support camps and hiring of professional leaders who assist their local leaders.
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF FOND DU LAC COUNTY: Coordinates volunteer men and women to work with young boys and girls ages 5 - 14 years on one-on-one basis.
BRAVE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER: Provides students and adults with before school, after-school and evening programs in a safe and supportive environment. This program includes tutoring, group homework help, parenting workshops, and a variety of learning enrichment programs.
DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL: A school for 3 and 4 year olds that emphasizes building self-esteem and interest in learning with a hands-on philosophy. A fun, loving, creative environment that encourages children to explore and prepares them for success in future educational experiences.
DIVERSE OPTIONS: Provides work-related services to developmentally disabled adults in the Ripon area. Subcontracts services to local businesses and industries. Programs are case specific and need specific for each client.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Provides pregnancy and parenting support services. This agency provides programs that teach nurturing parenting and are committed to the prevention of child abuse and child neglect. Provides a 24 hour hotline and free pregnancy testing.
GRACE PRE SCHOOL: Offers early education by certified teachers to 3 and 4 year olds in an environment that is personal and learning-friendly. Classes are held both in the morning and in the afternoon.
LUTHERAN COUNSELING & FAMILY SERVICS OF WISCONSIN: Provides faith-based mental health counseling, family life education, and adoption services. United Way funds will be education, and adoption services. United Way Funds will be used in the Special Times of Need Program, which addresses the need of underinsured and noninsured individuals and families in the Ripon area by offering a sliding fee scale for outpatient metal health counseling with a state licensed therapist.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - PROJECT YOUTH: Services include prevention, crisis intervention, education, youth and family advocacy as well as direct individual, family and group counseling.
MARSHLAND COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: Helps supplement the education of children with disabilities by providing field trips, special activities, and community experiences. The council also assists teachers in keeping current with special education issues.
RIPON CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER: A community owned center providing a caring, stimulation and safe experience for children while their parents are working. The staff is trained to provide developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-aged children.
SALVATION ARMY: Provides local welfare service, temporary housing, disaster relief, and social service assistance for needy families.
SOLUTIONS CENTER: (Formerly FAVR): Solutions Center is a Community-based organization committed to addressing the cause and resolution of domestic violence. Provides 24 hour crisis line, shelter, legal and housing advocacy and support groups.
WOODLAND COUNCIL GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Promotes better understanding and support of Girl Scout activities and ideals. Stresses a relevant and contemporary educational experience for today's young woman.
The following area non-profit agencies that benefit from your generous donations:
ADVOCAP Literacy Services: A community based educational program which offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to families with little or no English skills. Provides free tutoring in basic reading and math skills for adults.
American Red Cross: Always ready to give local, state, national, and international assistance in time of disaster. Assists American servicemen and their families. Sponsors the bloodmobile, provides first aid, CPR and lifeguard training.
ASTOP: Provides cost-free trauma therapy, advocacy and prevention education to survivors of sexual violence.
BAY LAKES COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Physical and leadership training and educational opportunity for boys. Funds support camps and hiring of professional leaders who assist their local leaders.
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF FOND DU LAC COUNTY: Coordinates volunteer men and women to work with young boys and girls ages 5 - 14 years on one-on-one basis.
BRAVE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER: Provides students and adults with before school, after-school and evening programs in a safe and supportive environment. This program includes tutoring, group homework help, parenting workshops, and a variety of learning enrichment programs.
DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL: A school for 3 and 4 year olds that emphasizes building self-esteem and interest in learning with a hands-on philosophy. A fun, loving, creative environment that encourages children to explore and prepares them for success in future educational experiences.
DIVERSE OPTIONS: Provides work-related services to developmentally disabled adults in the Ripon area. Subcontracts services to local businesses and industries. Programs are case specific and need specific for each client.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Provides pregnancy and parenting support services. This agency provides programs that teach nurturing parenting and are committed to the prevention of child abuse and child neglect. Provides a 24 hour hotline and free pregnancy testing.
GRACE PRE SCHOOL: Offers early education by certified teachers to 3 and 4 year olds in an environment that is personal and learning-friendly. Classes are held both in the morning and in the afternoon.
LUTHERAN COUNSELING & FAMILY SERVICS OF WISCONSIN: Provides faith-based mental health counseling, family life education, and adoption services. United Way funds will be education, and adoption services. United Way Funds will be used in the Special Times of Need Program, which addresses the need of underinsured and noninsured individuals and families in the Ripon area by offering a sliding fee scale for outpatient metal health counseling with a state licensed therapist.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - PROJECT YOUTH: Services include prevention, crisis intervention, education, youth and family advocacy as well as direct individual, family and group counseling.
MARSHLAND COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: Helps supplement the education of children with disabilities by providing field trips, special activities, and community experiences. The council also assists teachers in keeping current with special education issues.
RIPON CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER: A community owned center providing a caring, stimulation and safe experience for children while their parents are working. The staff is trained to provide developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-aged children.
SALVATION ARMY: Provides local welfare service, temporary housing, disaster relief, and social service assistance for needy families.
SOLUTIONS CENTER: (Formerly FAVR): Solutions Center is a Community-based organization committed to addressing the cause and resolution of domestic violence. Provides 24 hour crisis line, shelter, legal and housing advocacy and support groups.
WOODLAND COUNCIL GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Promotes better understanding and support of Girl Scout activities and ideals. Stresses a relevant and contemporary educational experience for today's young woman.
