Agency Partners

 Sustaining Partners Matters . . .

The Fond du Lac Area United Way is honored to help fund 27 programs serving local community members. These programs provide care and services to many men, women and children living in the Fond du Lac area, including its surrounding  rural communities. We are proud of our 17 agency partners for the work they do to sustain community well-being for families, individuals, youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, refugees, and others.  Below is a list of the programs funded with telephone numbers and agency directors.  Please do not hesitate to contact them as needed, or call us and we will help you with a referral.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: A volunteer-driven organization that provides services to members of the Armed Forces and their families, aid to disaster victims, arranges classes for CPR, First Aid, Water Safety, and Babysitting. Furnishes HIV-AIDS education materials and presentations. Programs supported by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Armed Forces Emergency Services, Blood Services, Disaster Services, and Health and Safety Services. (920)922-3450 - Executive Director: Peter Sensenbrenner

THE Arc of FOND DU LAC: An active voluntary membership association that promotes the general welfare of people with development disabilities through advocacy, services, and community involvement. Programs include adult opportunities center, day care, the ARC Park Learning Center and children's therapies, social development activities, special olympics, sports, respite care for youth and adults, independent living care, group homes, supported employment, and summer recreation. Program supported by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Social Development.(920) 923-3810. Executive Director: Steve Kirschner

ASTOP, INC. (Assist Survivor, Treatment, Outreach, Prevention): Provides a link between crisis and recovery and offers supportive services to survivors of sexual assualt, rape or incest and their affected family members. Programs supported by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Crisis Intervention, and Protective Behaviors. Business line (920) 926-5395, Crisis line (920) 921-7657. Executive Director: Linda Selks-Yerges

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FOND DU LAC COUNTY, INC.: A volunteer organization that provides children (ages 5-14) from single parent families with an adult companion outside the home. Children and volunteers develop a positive one to one relationship by sharing everyday life activities. The program assists these children in their social, emotional, and character development. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: One on One Mentoring.(920) 922-8200. Executive Director: Deb Miller

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: The Boys and Girls Club is dedicated to guiding and supporting area youth toward the discovery and fulfillment of their individual potential. With special concern for youth at risk, the Boys & Girls club provides a "home away from home", and develops values that turn young people into productive citizens and leaders of the future. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Youth Assets Development. (920) 924-0530. Executive Director: Stan Kocos

CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Provides counseling for individuals, family, couples, parent/child relationships, and unwed parents. Step parent adoption studies and child abuse prevention programs are also available. Services are provided regardless of religious affiliation. Programs sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Counseling, and Refugee Resettlement. (920)923-2550. Regional Director: Nancy Nelson

CEREBRAL PALSY OF MIDEAST WISCONSIN: Offering services in the Fond du Lac area to persons of all ages having cerebral palsy or other physical handicaps and their families. Included are Out-of-home Respite Care, transportation, Residential Camp Sandy Wheels, support group, social development independent living, and toy lending library. Programs sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Out-of-Home Respite, Advocacy, Transportation, Residential Camp Sandy Wheels, Independent Living. 1-800-261-1895. Executive Director: Judy Britton

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF FOND DU LAC COUNTY: Provides parenting support services and teen pregnancy prevention programs. In addition offers 24 hour hotline, free pregnancy testing, adoption support, baby supplies, parenting programs, and special events. All services are confidential, non-judgmental, and free.Programs sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Parenting and Pregnancy Support, (920) 923-4110. Executive DIrector: Bethany Rusch

FOND DU LAC ADULT LITERACY SERVICES, INC.: Provides tutoring to adults with below 5th grade reading level skills. Free and confidential. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Adult Literacy Services. (920) 921-1907. Executive Director: Nancy Lanyi

FREE S.P.I.R.I.T. RIDERS: Provides enrichment to the lives of people with disabilities through riding therapy. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Riding Therapy. (920) 924-9920. Executive Director DIrector: Mary Narges

SOLUTIONS CENTER (Formerly Freidns Aware of Violent Relationships - FAVR): United Way funds their emergency shelter and support services for women and children who leave home because of domestic abuse.  The Center offers a new 14 bedroom shelter for victims of family violence and their children. Other services provided by Solutions Center include 24 hour helpline (923-1700), individual counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, and community education. All services are free of charge. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Emergency Shelter. (920) 923-1700. Executive Director Director: Ron Jacobson

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES: Provides a broad range of services to youth, families and individuals with support and resources for community based programs. Programs sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Project Youth; Alcohol Drug Abuse Resource Center.(920) 458-8381. Program Director: Joyce Gau

MANITOU GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL: Girl Scouting is a program of informal education designed to help each girl develop a deepening awareness of self, relate to others, develop values, contribute to society, and create a positive work ethic. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Girl Scouting in Fond du Lac. (920) 565-4575. Executive Director: Diane Cline

SALVATION ARMY: Family centered emergency aid with spiritual and character building programs, visits to nursing home residents. Our program includes nutritious meals and a school age summer program. Counsel and kindness to the troubled and afraid with Heart to God and Hand to Man. Programs sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Community Corps Center, Child Care. (920) 923-8220. Executive Director: Captain Jamie Winkler

SENIOR CENTER : Senior Friends are trained volunteers, rich in life experiences, who reach out to others who find life more difficult and offer practical assistance. This is a confidential, free service for seniors age 50 and older. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Senior Outreach (920) 748-6450. Executive Director: Dottie Winkelmann

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF FOND DU LAC COUNTY: The Volunteer Center mobilizes people and resources within our communities by connecting volunteers and opportunities to serve. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way: Volunteer Clearinghouse (920) 926-1414. Executive Director: Kay Vandervort

YMCA: Putting Christian values into practice through social, physical fitness, and educational activities. Developing the potential of young people is a paramount objective. The Y gives a child the ability to participate in programs regardless of their ability to pay. Program sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area United Way, Child Care and Day Camp (920) 921-3330. Executive Director: Greg Giles