Area non-profits receive grants

APPLETON - Two of the region's largest private charitable giving organization announced help for some area non-profits.

More than $860,000 will be split between more than 30 organizations in the greater Green Bay, the Fox Cities and Oshkosh areas.

The money was raised through a community foundation.

That foundation raises money through sponsorships and donations to the annual U.S. Oil Golf Open.

Then those funds are matched by the Neenah based J.J. Keller Foundation.

Organizers say the money is needed because donations have been dwindling.

"These grants focus on people who are in crisis as well as addressing prevention and the root causes of poverty," said Marne Keller Krikava, director of the J. J. Keller Foundation. "It's significant that two families believe so strongly in finding solutions to help organizations that provide immediate service for individuals and families before their challenges become chronic and individuals and their families fall into a lifetime of need."

The organizations receiving part of the grant are:

OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

· Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh: $17,250 for a Family Services Coordinator to focus on developing collaborative partners to meet the needs of at-risk children and families.

· Winnebago County Literacy Council: $9,000 for Adult and Child One-On-One Tutoring Program to increase literacy skills of adults and families.

· Oshkosh Area Community Pantry: $15,000 for expanded purchases of nutritionally significant Items such as high-protein dairy and egg products .

· Best Friends of Neenah-Menasha: $5,250 for Community Based Mentoring to provide children with a set of basic connections to help them through the challenges associated with growing up.

· ADVOCAP, Inc.; $17,250 for women in Poverty Self-Sufficiency Project to enroll in occupational skills enhancement training, obtain job development and job retention assistance.

· Clarity Care, Inc.: $17,250 for the Help at Home Program which provides services for individuals with limitations or disabilities so they can achieve independent and fulfilling lives within their own homes and community.

· Naomi House: $5,000 for Curriculum for the Self-Sufficiency Program at the shelter which will increase the quality of life for program participants by reinforcing positive and necessary life skills.

· 2009 total: $86,000

GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

· Child Advocacy Center: $75,000 for a collaboration among seven non-profit organizations being lead by Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin for program expertise at a center that would help children who have been abused and prevent future child abuse. This is year 1 of a 3-year grant totaling $225,000

· Mental Health Outreach Expansion (MORE) Program : $100,000 for a collaboration among 7 local non-profit organizations, lead by American Foundation for Counseling Services (AFCS) to help people overcome homelessness and recover from the effects of domestic violence by providing on-site mental health services. This is year 2 of a 3-year grant totaling $300,000

· Dental Service Expansion Project: Between $50,0000 and $75,000 for the collaboration between two non-profits lead by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), which is designed to increase access to dental care for children and adults who are on Medical Assistance or uninsured. This is year 2 of a 3-year grant totaling up to $225,000.

· 2009 total: $225,000-250,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION

· Fox Cities Community Health Center: $15,000 for Diabetes Self-Management Program to add a Diabetic Nurse Care Manager and two Diabetic Educators who will establish a diabetes prevention and education program for uninsured or underinsured patients. This is year 1 of a 3-year grant totaling $45,000

· Fox Cities Community Health Center: $25,000 to provide bridge funding to help the 93% of patients at this clinic who are uninsured or underinsured.

· CAP Services, Inc/Delta Dental/St. Michael's Hospital: $35,000 Ministry Dental Center collaboration for a long-term collaborative effort to provide dental care for low-income clients in Waupaca County.

· Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity: $53,120 to hire a case manager and provide other services for families who are not yet eligible for a Habitat home, or Habitat families who are struggling with financial issues that might threaten their ability to stay in their homes.

· Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin: $5,000 Community Gardens Partnership to support the development of a low-cost, small scale home gardening system and provide training in gardening, nutrition and food preservation for 30 food-insecure households.

· Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin FISC: $15,000 to add a full-time financial counselor to reduce the waiting period and meet the increasing need from the newly unemployed and military families. This is year 1 of a 3-year grant totaling $45,000.

· LEAVEN, Inc.: $15,000