THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts is a non-profit dedicated to providing arts experiences not readily available in the area. THELMA is a place for members of the community to be entertained and enriched. We're a premier venue for concerts, exhibits with prominent artists, art classes including figure drawing, yoga, and workshops, and so much more.
 

Intimate concerts in the Great Hall, street concerts with major performers, indoor films, and art from world-renowned artists are available at THELMA. THELMA also offers a stunning backdrop for weddings, meetings and all social and corporate gatherings.

FOND DU LAC FESTIVALS

We are a 501-c3 organization dedicated to creating and hosting family-friendly, inclusive festivals and special events that showcase our community and give back to other area nonprofits.

We are dedicated to supporting our community and its nonprofit organizations through fund-raising opportunities in and around the festivals and special events we host.
 

FOND DU LAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

The Historic Galloway House and Village is located on the historic homestead of the locally prominent Galloway family. The mid-Victorian mansion is surrounded by several historic structures, each a museum in its own right. Step into what life was like in late-1800s Fond du Lac County.

Connecting people to history by inspiring Passion, Preservation, and Exploration.

FOND DU LAC COMMUNITY THEATRE

We are a dedicated group of volunteers who love live theatre. We are actors, directors, builders, and anything else our theatre needs.

Fond du Lac Community Theatre is a local theater company who provides live theatrical performances, as well as workshops and other events to the community at large.

 

FOND DU LAC ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION

The Fond du lac Artists Association, Inc., formed in 1968, is a nonprofit organization with the mission to encourage the creative growth of area artists of all ages, and promote community awareness of local talent in the field of the visual arts.

We put on Art on the Island, an annual art show at Lakeside Park. We also offer scholarships to High School Seniors going into the field of visual arts, host an art show for the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP), and offer our members workshops and presentations.

EBONY VISION

Mission: To impact and improve the Fond du Lac Community and surrounding areas through unified efforts that educate and enhance the African American culture. Vision: We are dedicated to networking and developing partnerships within the community that secure the legacy as an organization, standing for equality and promoting positive effects through community outreach. Fond du Lac Ebony Vision is a local collaboration of community members from private business, higher education, non-profit organizations and citizens whose mission is to foster a more inclusive community.

Foster equality and fairness within our community to ensure competitiveness and the same rights in all areas of our lives. Develop and strengthen ongoing partnerships, provide educational resources and role models, social services and network. Educate all people about the African American culture. We host: *Annual Black History Program *Annual JUNETEENTH *Guess Who's Coming to Dinner...YOU!

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF FOND DU LAC

Children’s museums are cultural institutions committed to serving the needs and interests of children by providing interactive exhibits and educational programs that stimulate curiosity and motivate learning.  They offer supportive environments for children’s social and emotional development as well as affording visitors informal learning opportunities for the sciences, technology, arts, financial literacy, languages, humanities, physical health and more. 

The Museum supports growth and development through its interactive exhibits and educational programs. The exhibits encourage children to be engage in the hands-on activities, providing opportunities for the development of 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and global awareness.   The programs include a variety of classes, camps and events for children and fieldtrip opportunities for schools and youth groups. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
 

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that... ...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; ...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; ...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; ...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County, our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBS is the nation's oldest and largest mentoring organization and the only evidence-based program of its kind. Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County has been empowering children with social, emotional and character development through one-to-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers since 1967.  We serve all of Fond du Lac County and the northern portion of Dodge County. 

Becoming a Big is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. By showing up consistently and listening, you can help a young person gain the confidence and support they need to thrive.

Together, you’ll spend time doing everyday things: grabbing lunch, playing sports, exploring hobbies, talking about school, or just hanging out. Over time, your relationship becomes something that changes both of your lives.

You don’t need special training. You don’t need to be a superhero. You just need to be there.

Boy Scouts of America, Bay-Lakes Council

We provide programs and services to over 27,000 youth in 35 counties from East Central Wisconsin to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have over 320 Cub Scout Packs, 230 Scouts BSA Troops, 90 Venture Crews and 75 Explorer Posts. Over 6,000 adult volunteers in our Council give their time and effort to prepare boys and young men to be the leaders of tomorrow helping them develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills and citizenship skills that will positively influence their decisions as adults.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac

Our Vision: Where each child and young adult in our community grows to live a healthy and productive life. 

Our Mission: Empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens through academic, social and emotional support. 

Our Values: Respect, Belonging, Responsibility, Safety, Growth.

The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac provides creative, educational and fun afterschool and summer programs for youth ages 6-18. Our group-based programs are rooted in three core program areas: Academic Success, Character and Leadership Development and Healthy Lifestyles. Maintaining a well trained and caring staff team, the Club provides support programs to all types of children and families in the Fond du Lac area. Our goal is to ensure that youth are able to overcome any barriers they may have to living a productive life and reaching their full potential. We utilize countless community partners like the Fond du Lac School District, Fond du Lac Family YMCA, Fond du Lac Area United Way and Fond du Lac Area Foundation to ensure we have adequate resources in creating a high quality out-of-school time experience for all kids! Our Club honors the integrity of its mission through our partnerships with parents, volunteers, educators, business and community leaders to offer the best youth development programs three to eight hours a day, five days a week, twelve months per year at low or no cost to our members and their families.

CAMP TO BELONG WISCONSIN 

Camp to Belong Wisconsin, Inc. (CTB-WI) is a member camp under the umbrella of Camp To Belong International. CTB-WI connects and reunites siblings involved with the child welfare system. This includes separated siblings regardless of what their particular living arrangements are (i.e. biological home, kinship providers, foster homes, adoptive homes, living independently). Our mission is for separated siblings to build and maintain connections through a variety of programs. The main program is a summer camp at which children placed in out-of-home care can be with their biological siblings to build shared memories and connections.

CTB was established to offer siblings who have been separated the opportunity to create lifetime memories. The flagship events are our week-long summer camp and connection events. Annually we offer at least 3 separate connection events along with our week-long residential summer camp.  CTB-WI is the first and premiere program of this type in Wisconsin and is open to all youth throughout the state.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin. Mission Statement: Inspired by Christ's call to serve, our mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Vision Statement: Our vision is to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services. We provide services to our neighbors in all 10 counties of Southeastern Wisconsin. Catholic Charities mission to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same has been the core of our work since 1920. Building upon this, we measurably improve the lives of those we serve and empower them to reach their full potential.  When we accomplish this, lives are transformed and the benefits to the community can be exponential starting by improving the quality of life one person at a time. With an outpouring of support from the community, we are able to help the poorest among us. We help people of all faiths, ages and cultures improve their ability to be self-sufficient, raise a family in more stable and healthy homes, escape violence, cope with emotional and behavioral challenges, and overcome barriers to a better life. 

We provide services to our neighbors in all 10 counties of Southeastern Wisconsin. 

Our Programs and Services: Adult Day Services, In-home Support, Hoarding Intervention & Treatment, Outreach & Case Management, Community Counseling, Adoption Services, Pregnancy & Parenting Support, Supported Parenting, Refugee & Immigration Services

COVEY

Covey provides resources that positively affect quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. Through short-term care, social events, and skill-building programs, Covey helps youth and adults move toward greater independence. We also provide the relief and ongoing support that caregivers need.

 Our mission: to empower people with disabilities and their families to fully engage in our community. 

DESTINATION LAKE WINNEBAGO REGION

Destination Lake Winnebago Region is a Destination Marketing Organization that serves Fond du Lac and the Lake Winnebago Region.

Our mission is to market the entire Lake Winnebago Region and all of its pieces as an ideal destination for a wide range of the traveling public's needs and desires. Each year we utilize a number of marketing programs and resources to serve and represent our community partners collectively. The organization also looks to strengthen preexisting relationships as well as forge new relationships among the businesses and organizations in our community.

DOWNTOWN FOND DU LAC PARTNERSHIP 

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is dedicated to bringing people, activity, and business to the heart of Fond du Lac. Downtown Fond du Lac has an atmosphere that is welcoming, friendly and enjoyable. We hope you will come and see for yourself all that downtown has to offer.

As part of our effort to bring vibrant life to downtown, we run events such as the Wine Walk, Fondue Fest, Monster March, and the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. 

FOND DU LAC SENIOR CENTER

The Fond du Lac Senior Center is a community focal point and meeting place for people 50 years of age or older.  The Friends of the Fond du Lac Senior Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps fund programs and events at the Fond du Lac Senior Center through collaborations and fundraising. Our Outreach Program supports seniors living in the Fond du Lac area by providing several programs to reduce loneliness and isolation.

We provide a wide variety of activities including social, recreational, wellness and educational programs.  

FOND DU LAC CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING

We believe that all persons are created in the image and likeness of God. All The Center's programs, practices, and healing modalities available at the Center honor that Creator, that Source of Life. Here at The Center, our hope for all individuals, regardless of belief, is to help you access the true self, which is our inner source of healing and connection with the Divine. The Center respects and honors the many different spiritual traditions represented in the Fond du Lac area community. This is a place to share and experience both our similarities and our differences.

The Center serves people of diverse faiths and backgrounds by offering programs and services that support the continuous discovery/awareness of our oneness in the Source of Life, and that nurture wholeness of body, mind and spirit. We provide yoga, meditation, T'ai Chi and other healing modalities as a way to help our clients reach their full potential in a gentle, supportive environment.

FOND DU LAC CENTER FAMILY YMCA

The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. That's because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

That's why at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.  Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

FOND DU LAC HUMANE SOCIETY

The Fond du Lac Humane Society is a private, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization (EIN 39-1138151), founded in 1969. We do not receive federal or state operational funds, and we are not affiliated with, or part of, any local or national humane organization. As such, we rely on the generosity of our wonderful donors, supporters, and volunteers. We are eternally grateful to them for everything they do to help the animals and support our mission!

The Fond du Lac Humane Society Mission: The Fond du Lac Humane Society is dedicated to providing humane care and treatment to all animals needing protection, and to enhancing the lives of animals and people through education, adoption, and compassion.

FOND DU LAC RUGBY INC

Fond du Lac Rugby Inc. was created in 2004 in response to the rapid growth of rugby in the Fond du Lac area. The formation of The Stoutmen high school boys rugby team in 1999 marked the beginning of our journey. The popularity of rugby at this level led to rugby being added to the local middle school phy-ed curriculum, the formation of a men's team in 2002 and a girls high school team in 2005, and a U15 "flag rugby" league in 2006. In 2007, a formal Board of Directors was formed to support the variety of rugby teams and coordinate fundraising activities, facilities & equipment planning, promotional events, community service activities, etc.

Fond du Lac Rugby Inc. is committed to promoting teamwork, competition, camaraderie, hard work, friendship, discipline, community involvement, and fun, through the sport of rugby.

FONDY YOUTH BASEBALL

Fondy Youth Baseball serves over 700 players and families.

General maintenance of youth baseball fields and equipment.  Looking for volunteers to do mowing (using our mowers), maintenance on small engines, painting, and general repairs and maintenance on our fields to improve the safety and experience for our youth players. We also often need volunteer head coaches for our youth teams when we cannot find enough parents to fill the number of teams projected.
 

FOND DU LAC EVENING OPTIMIST

All Optimist Clubs are committed to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids". We all want to create a more optimistic future for our youth through our community service programs. The Fond du Lac Evening Optimist Club is affiliated with Optimist International or OI. Each local Club is autonomous but follows the Optimist Creed and OI guidelines. As Optimist International states, as a member you will receive: The fellowship of proactive people with optimistic mindset · New social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities · The opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally and internationally · The satisfaction of making a difference in our communities.

The Fond du Lac Evening Optimists Club was chartered in June 1949. The mission of the club is to provide hope and positive vision by bringing out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves. It takes organizations like ours and other agencies working together to develop our youth and make positive changes. In order to support the development and growth of our youth, the Fond du Lac Evening Optimist Club raises money through two major fundraisers each year: the Father's Day Car Show and selling beverages and food including our famous steak sandwich at our Fond du Lac County Fair Stand. Other smaller fundraising events include brat fries, meat raffles, and driving courtesy carts at Walleye Weekend. Our Club, with just over 50 members, has actively given back to the community in many ways. The organization's assistance can be seen around Lakeside Park with renovation of the Lighthouse, the Memorial Garden area and the Hiker statue and in Lallier Park.

FRIENDS OF LAKESIDE PARK

Mission Statement: Lakeside Park is a legacy. It is the backyard for the citizens of Fond du Lac; created, developed, and nurtured over decades of City and volunteer oversight. We commit to continue that legacy for future generations, in partnership with the City and the citizens who use it, love it, maintain it, and find solace within it.

Purpose Statement: Friends of Lakeside Park is a 501(c)(3) organization whose specific purpose shall be to preserve the significant historic public landscape, protect the environmental integrity, and enhance public recreational use of Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, through community education which encourages awareness and public involvement.

GIRL SCOUTS OF MANITOU COUNCIL

Girl Scouts is a membership organization, girls and adults wanting to be a part of Girl Scouts must believe in the Girl Scout Promise and Law and pay a yearly membership fee. Girl Scouts of Manitou is the largest girl-serving organization in the Lake Michigan western shoreline area. One in every three girls in every elementary school in the council is a Girl Scout – 4,000 Girl Scouts in all or parts of the counties of Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington. More than half of those elementary aged Girl Scouts then continue in Girl Scouting through their middle school and high school years. All these Girl Scouts are guided by more than 1,300 adult members of the Girl Scouts of Manitou Council. While the Manitou Council maintains an office and Girl Scout shop, Petals to Patches, in Sheboygan, we have strong Girl Scouting in every community in the council. We are committed to ensuring that every Girl Scout in our council has an incredible experience. Girl Scouts offers unique opportunities for girls toto go on journeys that build courage, to succeed at new activities that build confidence, to give service to their community that builds a life-long a spirit of generosity.

At Girl Scouts, girls and adult volunteers have tons of fun, make new friends, and go on fantastic new adventures together.Our program centers on what we call the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—a collection of activities and experiences girls have as they earn badges, sell cookies, explore the outdoors, do Take Action projects that make a difference, and more.Put simply, in Girl Scouts girls will:  Discover.  Who you they are, what they care about, and what their talents are.  Connect. Collaborate with other people, locally and globally, to make a difference in the world. Take Action.  Do something to make the world a better place.  

KIDSco BY MOMco OF FOND DU LAC

A MomCo meeting includes practical teaching through speakers, demonstrations, and videos. You'll be a part of the same small group of moms all year who are there to laugh and cry with you and cheer you on in your mothering! Plus, there's food you don't have to make and coffee that you can drink while it's still hot. But more importantly, you'll get to have honest conversations with other moms who understand the joys and frustrations of motherhood.

Kids Co aims to create and maintain a safe, effective, and loving environment where children of MomCo can grow in Christ and learn more about His great love for them.

MAKE-A-WISH WISCONSIN

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

Make-A-Wish serves children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 living with a life-threatening medical condition. Our goal is to provide children that are medically qualified with their one special wish. Make-A-Wish Wisconsin has built a reputation of being a well-respected and fiscally-responsible nonprofit organization. We hold our reputation in high regard and continually strives to meet or exceed this. Since our founding in 1984, more than 5,200 children and their families throughout the state have experienced the transformative power of a wish. Last year alone, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin granted a record-breaking 356 wishes.

PILLAR & VINE

Pillar & Vine is the realization of the dream of three friends who believed foster care could be done differently. Our model includes working closely with biological parents, foster parents, social workers, schools and community providers to facilitate successful family reunification or an alternative permanent plan such as adoption in the timeliest way possible. Foster Care is challenging work and all of our children come to us with hardships. All have been traumatized by the circumstances leading to their removal and by the process transitioning to a new home. We believe these children deserve nothing less than the best practices used in the field of foster care. Help us make a difference today! We invite you to do something extraordinary and impact the life of a child forever!

Pillar & Vine, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) therapeutic foster care agency has programs that include foster care, respite care, crisis and post-adoption respite, family visitation services, social skills & emotional regulation services, mentoring, and other community services in partnership with local non-profit organizations. With more than 7,000 children placed in foster care in Wisconsin, the need for quality foster care services is great. That is why our mission is to provide quality foster care and community services to children and families. We look forward to our continued work with Fond du Lac county and fourteen other surrounding counties.

SANDI PAWS

We are a dog rescue group working to save dogs and place into loving forever homes.

Sandi Paws Rescue is a 100% volunteer, Foster home based dog rescue. We do not have a shelter location. We are always in need of help for adoption events and fostering. Volunteer participation contributes to the success of our mission, which is to rescue and socialize dogs so they can be adopted into safe and loving forever homes. With the help of our volunteers, we can dedicate most of our financial resources to caring for our four legged friends. Our volunteers provide extensive socialization, handling and training for our dogs - setting them up for success with their new families. There are so many ways that you can help SPR.

WE EmpowHER

We EmpowHER provides women and children with a safe, supportive community where participants are encouraged and empowered to engage in year-round programming, utilize community resources and embrace the best versions of themselves as valued community members.

Our goal is to create a community where women find common ground. We provide women and their children with the resources, encouragement, and tools they need for future success and sustainable growth. We do this through a series of different events and year-round programming. 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

We provide programs and services to over 27,000 youth in 35 counties from East Central Wisconsin to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have over 320 Cub Scout Packs, 230 Scouts BSA Troops, 90 Venture Crews and 75 Explorer Posts. Over 6,000 adult volunteers in our Council give their time and effort to prepare boys and young men to be the leaders of tomorrow helping them develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills and citizenship skills that will positively influence their decisions as adults.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES FOND DU LAC CHAPTER

We are a group of volunteers who organize fishing opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We offer 2 events: Boundaries Bash in February and a summer fishing "tournament" in August.

We provide disabled anglers with the opportunity to fish in the great outdoors.

FRIENDS OF LAKESIDE PARK

We are a group of citizens who care deeply about Lakeside Park and work to improve the park and sponsor free events for families in the park.

We are a volunteer citizens group that volunteers in Lakeside Park and also puts on free family events in the park.  We also raise money use to make improvements in the park.  We have purchased permanent picnic benches that are on Lighthouse point, purchased benches for inside the lighthouse, paid for flower beds and trees to be added to the park.  We put on the two Fondy Food Truck Festivals and the Big Kite Day.

DIVERSE OPTIONS 

Our mission is to support, educate, and empower individuals
to reach their highest level of independence.

Diverse Options provides a wide range of individualized services that support people with diverse abilities in living, working, and thriving in their communities. From day programs and employment services to transportation and supportive home care, we help each person build skills, independence, and meaningful connections.

EBONY VISION 

Mission: To impact and improve the Fond du Lac Community and surrounding areas through unified efforts that educate and enhance the African American culture. Vision: We are dedicated to networking and developing partnerships within the community that secure the legacy as an organization, standing for equality and promoting positive effects through community outreach. Fond du Lac Ebony Vision is a local collaboration of community members from private business, higher education, non-profit organizations and citizens whose mission is to foster a more inclusive community.

Foster equality and fairness within our community to ensure competitiveness and the same rights in all areas of our lives. Develop and strengthen ongoing partnerships, provide educational resources and role models, social services and network. Educate all people about the African American culture. We host: *Annual Black History Program *Annual JUNETEENTH *Guess Who's Coming to Dinner...YOU!

FEARLESS4EVER

We are all about helping people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones flourish!  Fearless4ever was started any two women (Mickie Anderson and Clarice Yentsch) who have at various times in their lives been given the titles of biological mom, foster mom, adoptive mom, and caregiver of many.  We have developed a non-profit comprised entirely of volunteers .  Our goal is to walk beside people with disabilities and also those who care for them to enable them to flourish emotionally, mentally and physically! 

The highest priority of Fearless4ever is to promote the emotional health of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing people with intellectual disabilities. Currently we are working on several projects and need volunteers to assist with them.  We have just started a dance class for those with disabilities and are in need of volunteers to assist with it.  It is offered every other Wednesday from 6-8 pm in Fond du Lac. Emotional wellness is improved by physical activity and those with IDD often are unable to join a gym or take an exercise class due to their many challenges. Also, we are working on developing a traveling exhibition which would allow attendees to see the world through the eyes of someone with IDD and as a result gain a deeper understanding of the special challenges they might face. We also are seeking volunteers who may have special talents in art, creativity, computer skills and other areas to think outside the box with us to plan and implement programs which would enhance the lives of those with disabilities.

ADVOCAP, INC 

Mission: To create opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency. Vision All low-income and disadvantaged people in our service area will have the opportunities, assets and tools necessary to obtain the basic necessities of a healthy and dignified life.

ADVOCAP, a non-profit community action agency, was founded in 1966 to fight poverty within our local communities. We do this by designing and implementing programs that empower people in Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Winnebago counties to break the cycle of poverty. Individuals and families build on their strengths and participate in opportunities that will develop the knowledge and skills they need to strengthen their economic future. Our anti-poverty programs help low-income persons secure affordable housing, gain employment skills and training, start a small business and become self-employed, volunteer at schools and daycares, become actively involved in their children's learning, remain independent in their homes, and reduce the amount of home energy costs just to name a few. For over 50 years we have been helping families change their destiny.

ALTRUSA MOBILE MEALS

Altrusa is a service league in Fond du Lac who meets community needs focusing on literacy. Altrusa began this program in 1970 to meet a need in the community. It continues to sponsor this program in a partnership with St. Agnes Hospital.We are always in need of drivers. Doing even one route a month is helpful. From December through March some drivers are gone so those routes need to be filled during that time.

Pick up meals at the back of of St. Agnes Hospital, near the Ambulance entrance,  Monday through Friday at lunchtime (11:00 am). Deliver meals to an individual's  home or apartment.  Each route takes about 1 hour to deliver. Five routes each day cover the city of Fond du Lac and one route goes to North Fond du Lac, for a total of five routes per day. Meals are not delivered on holidays. If Fond du Lac district schools are closed, due to weather, there is no delivery. 

BADGERLAND YOUTH FOR CHRIST 

YFC is a movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.

Join our movement of volunteers who are passionate about introducing 11-19 year old's to Jesus. We’re not looking for perfect people or superstars; just those who are willing to listen well, to be themselves, and to be present in a young person’s life. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the area. 

BROKEN BREAD FOOD PANTRY

Broken Bread Food Pantry, situated close to downtown Fond du Lac, has been operating for since 1992. Every Friday, from 1-5 p.m., it serves 600-700 individuals, 35,678 people were served in 2024, 12,903 (57%) were children.

With an average of 40 volunteers per month that put in 620-650 hours.  The pantry relies on their support for food preparation, organization, and distribution. Collaborations with local entities, like the Blandine House and St. Lawrence Seminary contribute to the smooth operation of the pantry. Donations are utilized to procure proteins, fresh produce, and dairy, emphasizing the importance of offering healthy food choices to combat health issues like diabetes and heart disease. We are always open for more volunteers whether you are an individual or an organization.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING 

At Consumer Credit Counseling Service, our mission is to help individuals and families in our Wisconsin and Minnesota communities achieve financial stability to improve their quality of life. Financial stress can make you feel alone, but, through our education, counseling, and debt management services, we will walk with you on the path to financial freedom.

At Consumer Credit Counseling Service, we believe that creating financial literacy in our local communities will have a positive impact far beyond your bank account. Financial wellness creates healthy, happy communities, builds housing stability, and empowers our neighbors to feel free from financial troubles.

FDL LITERACY SERVICES

Fond du Lac Literacy Services' mission is to develop local adults' reading, writing, speaking and math skills.

FDL Literacy Services is a non-profit organization that offers confidential, one-on-one tutoring to develop local adults reading, writing, speaking, and math skills. Tutors spend one-two hours a week with learners helping them build the confidence and skills to become more proficient employees, citizens, and family members.  Most tutoring takes place at the Fond du Lac Public Library. As learners build their literacy skills, they gain confidence to communicate with their child's teacher, employer, and medical professionals. Many go on to obtain a better job, U.S. Citizenship or GED/HSED.

FOND DU LAC COUNTY DEPT. OF SENIOR SERVICES 

Fond du Lac County Dept. of Senior Services, a government entity and Aging Unit for Fond du Lac County.

Senior Dining Program: Provide one hot, nutritious meal containing 1/3 of the daily dietary needs at eight sites throughout Fond du Lac County.
 

FOND DU LAC COUNTY VOLUNTEER SERVICES

We help social workers, family support workers, foster care families, juvenile court, and a few other departments involved with Social Services. Mission: The Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services respectfully provides innovative services to promote self-sufficiency and quality of life.

Volunteer Services involves a wide range of things that are possible for volunteers interested. Some of the opportunities include: mentoring, supervised visits, transporting, foster care, jail library, clerical and special activity assistance!

FONDY FOOD PANTRY

Our mission is to provide supplemental healthy food options and education for families in need in Fond du Lac County. 

Fondy Food Pantry is a walk-in pantry where shopping hosts help clients select nutritious food to supplement the food they already have. The Kids' Mart has shopping hosts take children through to select food they like.  The Food for Thought program provides bags of food on weekends during the school year to children who don't have enough food at home. Please look at the job descriptions to see how you can help. All applicants must complete our application form which also lists hours for each position: https://www.fondyfoodpantry.org/file_download/inline/e96c0ead-6914-4d28-bf97-9e5ed705cadb Please call our office at 920-322-0369 if you have any questions about volunteering.  

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on principles that seek to put love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the belief that every man, woman, and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. 

Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac has completed 34 homes in the communities of Fond du Lac County. Homes have been built in Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Malone, and Ripon. Volunteers are always needed for building, office work and committee work. During our build season we invite you to sign up and reserve a date for you or your group to come and join us on build days and/or to provide a meal. The build schedule for our 2026 house build will be released in spring, prior to our groundbreaking.  

HOPE ON THE BLOCK 

Hope on the Block serves our community by providing essential items and resources at no cost to those in need. Our community pantries are stocked and accessible 24/7, year-round — so support is always there when someone needs it.

We launched our first pantry in August 2022 in front of the Fond du Lac Public Library. Since then, we've grown to two pantry locations, a weekly Friday Meal serving around 100 people, and the Hamilton Park Community Garden.

NEW BEGINNINGS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER

New Beginnings is a non-profit, Christ centered pregnancy care home providing a nurturing environment for pregnant women in crisis situations. 

Offering hope to mother & child without financial obligation by: 

• Improving the quality of life for our residents
• Assisting the women in carrying their infants to term
• Teaching healthy parenting and essential life skills
• Facilitating healing and restoring hope
• Preparing for independent living
• Educating of health and nutrition for themselves and the child
• This will be accomplished by networking with professional and community resources?

REBUILDING TOGETHER FOX VALLEY

[Re]pairing Homes, [Re]vitalizing Communities & [Re]building Lives

Rebuilding Together Fox Valley is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that makes critical home modifications and repairs to income-qualified homeowners and nonprofit organizations, at no cost to them. Our volunteers make homes safe and healthy, and they help individuals age in place. We give special priority to older adults, people living with disabilities, families with children, and veterans.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

At SHP, we fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional and mental support that a child needs. When it was brought to our attention that the need for beds went far beyond our own neighborhoods, we stepped up and took initiative. We’re a national organization answering the call to a national problem.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is where it is today because of the passionate volunteers who believe in the mission of getting kids off the floor and into beds. In just a few hours of your time, you can make a direct, permanent impact in the quality of life for dozens, if not hundreds and maybe even thousands of kids in your community.

We’re always looking for volunteers to build bunks, go on bed deliveries, be vocal advocates for our mission and start new SHP Chapters in unserved communities.

SOLUTIONS CENTER

Solutions Center exists to serve two very different concerns: Domestic Abuse and Homelessness. While these two issues may have their dis-similarities, they have one very important thing in common- they affect human beings. Solutions Center: Nurtures the dignity of the human spirit - Helps those in need - Provides safety, offers support and restores hope. Oftentimes, domestic abuse and homelessness aren't so distantly related. Many of our victims of domestic abuse find themselves homeless because they've left their homes in fear of their own safety. Many of our homeless clients have dealt with abusive families for years, including in their childhood. We come to find, in many cases, these two issues are inextricably linked and Solutions Center is extremely well-equipped to help people dealing with either or both. 

Solutions Center offers a multitude of services to those dealing with domestic abuse and homelessness.  Our staff is made up of caring and dedicated professionals, on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to work closely with those in crisis.  Our professionals understand that every situation is different, and services are personalized to each individual that is in need of assistance. Individuals in crisis are encouraged to contact Solutions Center at any time.

ST. KATHARINE DREXEL SHELTER

St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul and Solutions Center Shelter & Support Services, is dedicated to providing safety, support, and resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Through emergency shelter, outreach, advocacy, and empowerment programs, we work to foster stability, self-sufficiency, and hope for a better future.

At St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, supported by the leadership of St. Vincent de Paul and the community expertise of Solutions Center, we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home—and the chance to rebuild their life with dignity.

Volunteering with the St. Katherine Drexel Shelter is a great way to help those in need in our community. When you donate your time and talents with us, it goes a long way to show understanding and hope to those who need it most.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 

The St. Vincent de Paul Society - Fond du Lac is is an organization dedicated to helping those in need in our community.  We have a thrift store located on 330 N. Peter's Avenue behind the old forest mall location were you can shop and donate gently used goods. Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and its patron, St. Vincent de Paul -US Manual, Society of St. Vincent de Paul 1999 Shopping or donating with us, helps us continue to serve over 200 families and contribute $14,300 on average each month to those in need in Fond du Lac County.

We provide direct assistance to those in need with rent, food, utilities and other basic necessities in times of crisis. We also provide programs designed to help such as our Getting Ahead Program. When you shop, donate or volunteer with us you are actively helping those in need right here in our community.  All of our proceeds go directly help us continue to serve over 200 families and contribute $14,300 on average each month to those in need in Fond du Lac County. 

THE SALVATION ARMY 

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. 

The Salvation Army's mission spread across the country, and reached the streets of Fond du Lac in 1890. We've worked with our community since our arrival, building services that now include  the county's largest food pantry, the largest summer cold lunch program, the only warming shelter and a wealth of year round and seasonal social service, crisis prevention and self-sufficiency programs.  We meet basic human needs first, then offer spiritual guidance and motivation to help individuals distance themselves from the circumstances that create crisis. We do this with the help and support of our community - together, we help individuals and families believe in themselves and feel their self worth.  Working together, we bring hope back into their lives.    

TREADED TREASURES THRIFT STORE AND COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

We want to show care for the community in a very practical way, by doing all that we can to meet the basic and real needs of those in our community.  Traded Treasures Thrift Store Staff and volunteers collaborate with community partners, local businesses and community organizations to meet the needs of struggling families. We collect gently used clothing, accessories, household décor & furnishings and children’s items to be sold in our Thrift Store. Income generated from the sale of gently used items cover the operating budget and expenses of the Thrift Store and the Community Food Pantry. Our dream is to ensure that no one in the Ripon area goes without food or clothing.  We want this to be a ministry to shine light and hope into our community!

Traded Treasures & Community Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, that began with a vision August 1, 2006. Our mission and passion remains the same:  feed the hungry and help those in need.  

DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL 

Discovery Preschool is a non-profit organization not affiliated with a religion. We provide preschool for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 and childcare for ages 2 1/2 to 11. Children may enroll in preschool anytime throughout the year as long as they meet the age requirement and the class has openings. Children do not need to be potty trained to attend preschool or childcare. Discovery is governed by a Board made up of past and present parents. The Board provides oversight to staffing, policies and procedures, and program requirements.

FOND DU LAC PUBLIC LIBRARY 

The FDL Public Library supports a high quality of life in Fond du Lac through reading, lifelong learning and community involvement. We offer two locations, the Main library at 32 Sheboygan St. and our Express branch by Festival Foods. We also operate the Chapter 52 used bookstore at 52 Sheboygan St.

The library offers books, DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, presentation equipment, outdoor games, cake pans and a variety of other materials that can be borrowed for educational and personal enjoyment.  At the main library, members of the public may also use internet computers, printing, scanners, faxing, and laminating services. Special services include: Book a Librarian, an appointment based service for individual assistance with technology, job hunting, genealogy or other research; the Idea Studio, a makerspace with several 3D printers, a recording studio, demonstration kitchen, a sewing machine, sublimation machine, vinyl cutter, and a variety of tools to spark your inner creativity and innovation; the Cindy Barden Teachers' Resource Center, offering educational games, STEAM toys, and resources to support parents and teachers instruct students of all ages. Information and programs may be found at FDLPL.org. 

FRIENDS OF KETTLE MORAINE 

The Friends is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the conservation, recreation, and education efforts within the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit.

Provide financial and volunteer support of the Northern Unit's educational programs and events offered throughout the year and attended by visitors from the local area and from around the country and world. Events include the Candlelight Ski/Hike and Winter Solstice Night HikeOffer financial support through fund raising, grants, and co-sponsorship of recreational and conservation projects.Recruit volunteers for litter cleanups, invasive species eradication and special events.Assist forest staff with special projects to improve the recreation and education facilities, and ecological communities. Past projects include purchasing playground equipment, planting prairie restorations, controlling non-native species, and constructing the Zillmer Trail Shelter. Work with the staff at the Ice Age Visitor Center to greet/orientate visitors and sell Friends' merchandise (a major fund raiser).

JUST FAIR MARKET 

Just Fare is a nonprofit organization improving lives through global partnerships and Fair Trade.

We strive to: Educate our community about the social and environmental consequences of a globalized economy and the benefits of Fair Trade. Encourage people to become more mindful of how, where, and by whom the products they are buying and consuming are produced. Provide an outlet to market Fair Trade handicrafts, clothing, and food products created by artisans and farmers in developing countries. 

MARIAN UNIVERSTY 

Marian University is a private Catholic university in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of Saint Agnes, which continues to sponsor the university today. Marian University has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Marian University baseball brings in students from across the country to get their education and compete in athletics at the collegiate level. As a program we are looking to get more involved in the local community by volunteering.

ASTOP INC. 

ASTOP is a sexual assault service provider that serves Fond du Lac, Green Lake Counties.  Our mission at ASTOP is to see that help does get there in time for the hundreds of others, young and old, living in the shadow of sexual violence and having more stress than a person can handle.

ASTOP provides treatment, outreach, prevention, and advocacy, emphasizing hope and connection to self and others.  We also have a 24-hour crisis line for those who need help and support at any time, day or night.

DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES 

Vision: "Healthier Children Today, Healthier Community Tomorrow"

Mission: To decrease substance abuse among youth and adults in our community. Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac County is a collaboration of agency and community members, who have come together to address the growing problem of substance abuse in our community.  Comprised of individuals from multiple sectors, Drug Free Communities members may have different motivating factors however; all are willing to work toward common goals.

The goals of Drug Free Communities include reducing underage drinking, binge drinking, reducing abuse and misuse of prescription medication and opioid use in Fond du Lac County.  

FOND DU LAC COUNTY VICTIM WITNESS SERVICES

Victim Witness Services strives to help you better understand and exercise your rights as they relate to the criminal justice system in general. We understand that your life is significantly changed as a result of the crime, and that you deserve access to information regarding your case and to services that may assist you in your recovery.

AGENSIAN HEALTHCARE

Agnesian HealthCare is an integrated not-for-profit healthcare delivery system comprised of the Agnesian Health Shoppe, Agnesian Pharmacies/Prescription Centers, Consultants Laboratory, Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, Ripon Medical Center, St. Agnes Hospital, St. Francis Home, Villa Loretto, Villa Rosa and Waupun Memorial Hospital. Agnesian HealthCare organizations are located and serve communities in Fond du Lac, Dodge and Green Lake counties. Agnesian HealthCare headquarters are located at 430 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The vision of Agnesian HealthCare is to be recognized as the leading comprehensive healthcare delivery system in Fond du Lac and surrounding counties.

To provide our volunteers with meaningful opportunities to serve within Agnesian HealthCare, while meeting the needs of our patients, families, departments and the community.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter serves a diverse 11-county region, where an estimated 50,000 people are affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Some services we offer are our 24/7 Helpline, care consultations, support groups, and education and training programs. We hold several special events each year to support the Alzheimer's Association's programs and services including Walk to End Alzheimer's, The Longest Day, Go Purple, and Mardi Gras Gala. 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Together we're helping you stay well, get well, by finding cures and fighting back. For cancer information, call 800-227-2345 anytime, day or night. To volunteer with the American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/Involved  To donate to the American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/Donate  For cancer information, call 1-800-227-2345 anytime, day or night, or visit www.cancer.org

ASERACARE HOSPICE

Our hospice agency helps individuals in their own homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes with their end-of-life goals. We work with the family, doctor, and facility staff to help provide the optimal care for the patient.
 

AseraCare Hospice is seeking caring, compassionate individuals who would be willing to spend time visiting our terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers spend sacred time together with patients and families by accompanying them during their final journey. Companions offer patients healing by practicing a calming presence, deep compassion, and generous listening. Volunteers play an important role in providing social support and decreasing isolation that can so often occur for the terminally ill. Volunteers are provided free training, a training certificate, and can work flexible hours that suit their individual schedules.

AURORA HEALTH CARE FOND DU LAC

Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit Wisconsin health care provider, which was created around the idea that there is a better way to provide healthcare. Our mission as a not-for-profit Wisconsin health care system, is to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment, whenever and wherever we can best meet people's individual needs. We are committed to improving the quality of health care and health outcomes for people today through the rapid and broad application of the best medical care offered. Because we recognize the personal nature of health care services, we are committed to creating environments that meet the diverse physical, emotional, spiritual, social and economic needs of our patients and clients, as well as the people who serve them. We are concerned with the overall welfare of our communities, and we recognize that there are limits to the resources people can invest in health care. Working together, the caregivers at Aurora are determined not only to provide services of the highest quality, but also to make those services affordable and accessible to every person in every community we serve.

Aurora Health Care was created around a single idea: There is a better way to provide health care. We will be satisfied only when Aurora gives people better access, better service, and better results than they can get anywhere else. Working together, the people of Aurora will find a better way.

AURORA HEALTH AT HOME

The Aurora at Home Hospice Program provides services in Outagamie, Winnebago, Fond du Lac Counties and surrounding areas and focus on a special way of caring for the person whose life expectancy is limited. Hospice affirms life and maintains the dignity of each individual we serve. The philosophy of hospice focuses on maintaining the quality of life by keeping patients pain-free and comfortable while providing for spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs.

Aurora Health Care was created around a single idea: There is a better way to provide health care. We will be satisfied only when Aurora gives people better access, better service, and better results than they can get anywhere else. Working together, the people of Aurora will find a better way.

COMPASSUS

Compassus provides a continuum of home-based services including home health, infusion therapy, palliative and hospice care. Nearly 6,000 colleagues in 200 locations and 30 states provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus brand promise, Care for who I am, reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.

Hospice offers comfort to patients and their families by reducing the stress, pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It is about helping people live as well as possible when life expectancy is limited. Our Medicare-approved support extends to family members, with practical, emotional and spiritual care throughout the hospice journey. With help from our team, people live with dignity in the place they call home while reducing end-of-life burdens for families and loved ones.

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

The Community Blood Center is about connecting lives and sharing life. As a local nonprofit organization, our patients and hospitals depend on us to provide a steady and reliable blood supply. And we rely on you – volunteer blood donors and blood drive sponsors- to provide the life-saving blood and blood products needed. We work together at the donor centers in Appleton, Oshkosh, Little Chute, and Woodruff and through the more than 100 monthly mobile drives throughout Northeast Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Chicago, to collect more than 50,000 blood donations annually.

CBC takes blood donations, including red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, and processes them in our in-house laboratory. We hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest of standards and pride ourselves on safety and quality. These life-saving gifts are then distributed to the more than 30 local hospitals of which we are the sole provider of blood and blood products. These hospitals are throughout Northeast and Northcentral Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  We need to ensure a steady blood supply will be available so we can respond to traumas and urgent needs as they arise. And we're proud to say that no CBC-serviced hospital has had to cancel surgeries in the last 30 years because of the lack of blood. We are committed to supporting our communities through collaboration and teamwork. We are all integral in ensuring local patients have access to the life-saving blood and blood products needed. It takes us all.

FOND DU LAC RUNNING CLUB

The Fond du Lac Running Club was co-founded in 1979 by Robert Bailey and the late Paul Butzen to bring affordable, quality running and walking events to the greater Fond du Lac area.

The Fond du Lac Running Club is a non-profit organization committed to promoting a healthier lifestyle through running and walking by supporting our members and the community and by providing opportunities for training, racing, socializing, and volunteering.
 

GENERATIONS HOSPICE

Generations Hospice offers palliative care and support to all terminally ill patients and their families regardless of gender, national origin, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, disability, age or place of residence. In keeping with our mission statement and philosophy, Generations Hospice is committed to providing the best care available to you and your family while giving back to our community.

Generations Hospice provides the highest quality personalized care with the utmost compassion. We believe that providing you and your loved ones with comfort, compassion and quality care is our main objective. We are committed to treating you and your family with dignity, respect and customer service that is second to none. *Hospice is not a place, it is a commitment to caring for those who have a terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the comfort of your own home, assisted living center, CBRF or a skilled nursing facility. Even when medicine cannot provide a cure, hospice can offer you and your family comfort, compassion and assistance that can help maintain a better quality of life. *We've built a professional and compassionate staff who are dedicated to your care and best interest. *Our interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, chaplains, aids, and administrators will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the best care and maintain the most independence possible.

GRATITUDE CLUB, INC

The Gratitude Club was established in 1980 as a non-profit dedicated to helping those in recovery in the Fond du Lac community by offering meeting space and a safe and sober environment for fellowship.

We host 12 Stepp Meetings for those in recovery and have a social area with a coffee, soft drinks and snacks available during open hours. We host many sober events open to the recovery community and their friends and families.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE

At Heartland Hospice, delivering compassionate end-of-life care isn't just our privilege - it's our calling. As part of the Gentiva family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers, we are dedicated to surrounding patients and their families with physical, emotional, and social support as they face the difficulties of a terminal diagnosis, enabling them to live with dignity and grace.

HOMETOWN HOSPICE & HOMECARE (FDL)

Hometown is an employee owned and operated agency with a dedicated, professional staff. The comfort of our patients is our major focus and first priority. We strive to be the provider of choice by following CARES: a Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical, Service driven model. We will care for every patient and family as we would our own.

Hometown provides hospice care to terminal patients in a wide variety of settings. We strive to make a difference at this critical time in our patients' lives by relieving suffering, maintaining dignity, and providing comfort as they near the end of their journey.

LAKELAND CARE, INC

Mission: Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures. Vision To create a world we all want to live in. Core Values Kindness - We believe kindness is always possible and that no compassionate act is ever wasted. Inclusion - We believe that open hearts and open minds are the only path to a brighter future. Trust - We believe that honesty is still in style and that promises still have power.

Lakeland Care was one of the first Managed Care Organizations to provide the Family Care benefit in the state more than 25 years ago. We can help meet your long-term care needs. Our Family Care program is designed to help eligible elders and adults with disabilities live independently – at home and in their community. Members partner with our care teams and local providers to obtain the support and services they need. If you are a senior, an adult with a disability, or a concerned family member or friend, you may be looking for support in meeting your long-term care needs. Here in Northeast and North Central Wisconsin, Lakeland Care can help, through the Family Care program.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS ( N.A.M.I) OF FOND DU LAC

NAMI Fond du Lac County is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a grassroots organization founded in 1979 that provides support groups, educational classes and presentations for peers & family members affected by mental illness. NAMI Fond du Lac seeks to empower those young and old affected by mental illness and reduce stigma through support, education and outreach. It is our vision for individuals to live in a safe and accepting environment that supports and promotes mental health and recovery. Mental illnesses are conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life. It is important to remember that this term refers to many diagnoses, that each person's experience with mental health issues is unique and that people have wide-ranging preferences about the language used to describe their experience. Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illnesses are treatable. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. Hope, Help and Recovery these are NAMI promises.¼ of our state's population experiences mental illness in a given year. If you or your loved one is suffering know that you are not alone, NAMI is here to help. If you would like to learn more about mental illnesses and all that NAMI Fond du Lac County is doing in our community, invite us to come speak to your civic group, service organization, employees or classroom. Recovery is possible and people with mental illness can not only survive – but thrive. Welcome to the NAMI-Fond du lac Community.

NAMI Fond du Lac is the only organization within Fond du Lac County that provides these uniquely evidence-based mental health Signature Programs to individuals, family, and youth in the community. NAMI has been serving the Fond du Lac area since 1979. NAMI Fond du Lac acquired accreditation in February of 1984, and has successfully implemented mental health programs for families, youth and adults; such as; NAMI Basics, Family Support Group, Family to Family, Hearts + Minds, Peer Support Group, Ending the Silence, and In Our Own Voice. All Signature Programs are offered at no cost to the community.

PRECEPTOR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE 

Preceptor Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to providing patients with care wherever they consider home.  Hospice is a special way of caring for people who have a terminal illness. 

At Preceptor, we provide support to the mind, body and spirit of patients and their families.  Our volunteers help to empower our patients and their families through each stage of their journey.  All of our staff and volunteers are committed to providing the highest quality of care in the comfort of each patients home, wherever home may be.  

THE ARC FOND DU LAC

The Arc Fond du Lac a human service organization that empowers adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become independent and integrated into the community through advocacy, education, training and support.

The Arc provides services to over 750 families and individuals with disabilities living in Fond du Lac, Dodge, and Winnebago Counties. We care for ages ranging from 8 years of age to 80+. All of our programs are person-centered, and we find the right approach to helping our members Achieve the Extraordinary.

VITAS HEALTHCARE 

VITAS Healthcare® recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.

VITAS is looking for kind and caring volunteers to help terminally ill patients and their families. When you make friendly visits, provide a listening ear, and offer the gift of friendship at a crucial time, you can make a real difference in another's life. Yours, too! Take advantage of numerous volunteer opportunities, including: • Sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break • Making friendly visits to patients and their families at home or in a nursing home • Driving a patient to appointments • Accompanying a patient to a church function, wedding, beauty shop, play, or ballgame • Running errands to the grocery store, drug store, or post office • Assisting with programs and special events VITAS provides free training and orientation for volunteers to help learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Volunteering also strengthens your resume for a post-college career. 

WOODLANDS SENIOR PARK

Since its beginnings as a full-fledged city in 1852, Fond du Lac, WI, has been growing in size and beauty. It’s full of wildlife, scenic areas, fishing and hunting opportunities, and friendly locals. A beautiful town with a beautiful population—what better place for a senior community?

At The Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac, our passion is to cater to seniors in our community who want to have a better life. Whether they struggle with daily tasks, suffer from dementia, or just want an easier lifestyle surrounded by friends, your loved one will feel right at home in our state-of-the-art facility. Our senior living community is thriving with more than 80 units, 30 acres of beautiful grounds, and a licensed staff that provides quality medical care. Before you commit to moving your loved one in with us, though, we want you to know a little about us.

Y SCREEN PROGRAM 

YScreen is an emotional and mental health screening program offered to high school students (primarily 9th graders) in Fond du Lac County. Backed by the Fond du Lac Area United Way, the voluntary program identifies risk factors for depression, suicide, and substance abuse, and helps connect struggling youth with vital resources.