Every grant tells a story.
These stories show just some of the ways our grants have helped improve the community.
The Need
Tricia’s Troops identified a growing need for in-person mental health and wellness support for Lake Country-area cancer patients and their caregivers. As a grass roots organization, “Tricia’s Troops” was a nickname given to the numerous individuals lending their support to Tricia throughout her struggles with cancer. Following her passing, the organization was formalized and continues its caring mission through her sister and executive director, Candace.
The Impact
Our grant helped support counseling services, support groups, wellness workshops and retreats that help cancer patients and caregivers during treatment.
Why It Matters
By supporting whole-person care—including emotional and mental wellbeing—Tricia’s Troops helps local families navigate their cancer journeys with hope, strength and community support.
The Need
As the only women’s crisis organization in all of Waukesha County, The Women’s Center meets a need for immediate shelter, advocacy, counseling and long-term support to help domestic violence victims feel safe and heal.
The Impact
Our grant helped fund life-saving services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy programs, child support services, crisis response and trauma-informed care.
Why It Matters
The Women’s Center serves thousands of individuals every year, helping survivors move from crisis toward healing, stability and independence.
The Need
Many children in the Lake Country area face learning gaps caused by financial hardship, trauma or limited educational support. In response, The Oasis Project, serving western Waukesha County, exists to be a place of hope for children who are facing challenges. Through one‑on‑one support, volunteer educators share not only their knowledge, but their time, their skills, and their heart.
The Impact
Our grants helped The Oasis Project recruit and support volunteer tutors who provide free one-on-one academic support to at-risk students throughout western Waukesha County.
Why It Matters
Personalized tutoring gives students the encouragement, confidence and educational support they need to succeed inside and outside the classroom.
The Need
Community arts organizations rely on quality equipment and facilities to provide meaningful experiences for audiences, performers and local families.
The Impact
Our grant funding helped SummerStage replace aging sound and audio equipment critical to producing high-quality performances and community events.
Why It Matters
The arts bring people together, strengthen community identity and create opportunities for creativity, education and connection throughout Lake Country.
The Need
Maintaining the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which provides thousands of residents with free access to outdoor recreation, requires significant volunteer effort and equipment.
The Impact
Our grant helped support the replacement of critical trail maintenance equipment used by volunteers to safely maintain miles of local trails.
Why It Matters
Well-maintained trails enhance quality of life, encourage outdoor activity and help to preserve the natural beauty of our Lake Country area.
The Need
The Wildlife In Need Center (WINC) provides lifesaving rehabilitation for Wisconsin wildlife and educates the community about responsible wildlife stewardship and conservation.
The Impact
Our grant helped WINC care for injured and orphaned wildlife, provide educational programming and support volunteers serving the Lake Country area.
Why It Matters
Through education, conservation and compassionate care, WINC helps protect the natural environment that makes Lake Country such a special place to live and experience.
If your nonprofit is serving local families, improving lives or strengthening the community, we encourage you to apply.