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NORTHWOODS HOMELESS SHELTERS, INC. – SERVING A GREAT NEED IN POLK COUNTY Byline:  Virginia Ormsby The mission of the Northwoods Homeless Shelters is to provide emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals in Polk County and the surrounding area, provide support and case management while its residents are addressing the issues that caused the homeless…

100 Women Who Care – Polk/Burnett – Empowering Local Nonprofits 100 Women Who Care – Polk/Burnett is a group of like-minded women in northwestern Wisconsin serving as a platform to empower local non-profit groups. A member of the 100 Who Care Alliance, a national organization supporting local giving circles, the idea for a 100 Women…

NorthLakes Community Clinic, Filling Gaps in HealthCare   NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) in Turtle Lake is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center that operates 20 clinics in 19 communities throughout 13 counties in Wisconsin. NLCC provides services based on the needs of the communities served. In Turtle Lake, they offer Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counseling,…

WE SUPPORT RECOVERY – MAKING SOBER CONNECTIONS We Support Recovery’s mission is simply, Connection. To connect peers in recovery with peer support, providing free one-on-one recovery coaching, and partnering with local county agencies, churches, and recovery organizations to host monthly sober events. Through hosting monthly sober events and running a Recovery Text List to share…

The West Denmark Woodland School: A Unique Community Offering   The West Denmark Woodland School program, is a unique offering in this area as it’s based on the Forest School model. Children will spend most of their day outdoors, primarily on adjacent woodland and lakeshore property, investigating nature and experiencing its joys.  The program will…

WEBB LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB – FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY   The Webb Lake Community Club (WLCC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization ‘Working for the Betterment of Our Community’ for over 50 years. Its purpose is to support and provide community service throughout Burnett and the surrounding counties. WLCC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each…

Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital There is a very good reason Dr. Kim Ammann’s veterinary school classmates dubbed her the “Bird Nerd!” She has seen a career long love of pet birds and wild birds culminate in establishing a one-of-a-kind veterinary hospital for wild raptors. Dr. Bird Nerd is living her dream after retiring from general…

Yellow Lake Food Distribution Addressing Food Insecurity Yellow Lake Food Distribution began in 2011 when eight churches got together to address food insecurity in the area. In its first year, they helped 300 families in three locations every quarter. Since then, food distribution has grown to assisting over 600 families (1600 people) each month. By offering…

United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys: Making a Difference in Our Communities United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys addresses critical community needs, focusing on improving people’s health, education, and financial stability. The organization addresses challenges such as food insecurity, housing instability, access to mental health services, and more. United Way has…

Frederic Community Education Fostering Community Connections Community Education broadens the traditional functions of public schools by fostering connections between the home, school, and community. It offers lifelong learning opportunities for individuals of all ages seeking to develop skills, explore new interests, or engage more deeply within the community. Through active recreation, citizen involvement, and informal…