2011 Campaign

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – When the fund-raising campaign of the Fond du Lac Area United Way ended Jan. 13, contributions totaled slightly more than the $730,000 goal set by the board of directors more than six months ago.

All donations allocated to program services will remain in the Fond du Lac area, according to Tina Potter, executive director of the Fond du Lac Area United Way.

“It was an extraordinary effort by everyone involved in the fund-raising process – citizens of the community, division campaign captains, agencies, staff members, the board of directors and this year's Pace Setter, Mercury Marine,” said Potter. “The goal would not have been achieved without the strength of all those entities, as well as our in-kind supporters.

"The employees of Mercury Marine did an awesome job supporting United Way, as did Brunswick Corporation, the parent company of Mercury Marine," said Potter. "The goal would not have been achieved without the strength of all those entities, as well as our in-kind supporters."

"We felt setting a reachable goal this year was important to United Way and the people of the community. In order to do that, the board evaluated the giving histories of our 20 division areas – including manufacturing, industry, commercial, small businesses, construction – and the influences the local economy has had on these industries.”

After expenses to support the two-person staff in Fond du Lac and other minor costs were deducted from the campaign total, the remaining $568,278 was allocated Monday by board members to fund varying levels of the requesting programs.

The executive staff and board of directors made a decision three years ago to target three specific impact areas – building a supportive community, a healthy community and an educated community. Approximately 45 percent of the funds this year were allocated to programs aimed at building a supportive community; 30 percent was directed toward a healthy community; and the remaining 25 percent was allocated to creating an educated community.

Overall, more than $300,000 was invested in programs that support children and youths in the local area. Additionally, $3,000 funded the United Youth Advisory Board, a collaborative partnership with the Fond du Lac Area Foundation.

Programs funded under building a Supportive Community:

One-to-One Mentoring - Big Brothers Big Sisters; Pregnancy and Parenting Support - Family Resource Center; Basic Human Needs - Salvation Army; Teen Parent Support - Youth for Christ; Out of Home Respite Care - Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin; Childcare Services - YMCA; Homeownership - Habitat for Humanity; Fresh Start - Youth for Christ; Emergency Shelter and Housing Advocacy - Solution Center; and Community Transportation - The Arc of Fond du Lac.

Programs funded under building a Healthy Community:

Save a Smile - FdL County Health Department; Teen Screen - FdL School District; ADARC - Lutheran Social Services; Education and Awareness - Alzheimer’s Association; Behavioral Health Services - Catholic Charities; Afterschool Asset Building Program - Boys and Girls Club; Youth Respite Program - The Arc of Fond du Lac; Senior Outreach Program - FdL Senior Center.

Programs falling under an Educated Community:
Reducing Incidence of Sexual Assault - ASTOP; Leadership Experience - Girl Scouts; Financial Literacy - Consumer Credit Counseling; Community Scholarship Program - FdL Children’s Museum; Student Service Learning Program - Volunteer Center; Disaster Re lief - American Red Cross; and Adult Literacy Services - FdL Adult Literacy.

The programs funded this year by the
Fond du Lac Area United Way

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When you give to United Way, trained board member volunteers will allocate dollars based on our community needs. The major part of your contribution stays in Fond du Lac County helping to address the greatest community needs, helping men, women, children and youth annually. Eighty-five percent of each dollar contributed to the Fond du Lac Area United Way goes directly to fund local agencies. Only 15 cents on each dollar funds our campaign costs and administrative expenses.

Fond du Lac Area United Way achieves campaign goal!