These are the stories of the Wausau Marathon County Impact Grant recipients, grants that support our community’s arts, education, resource preservation, and health and human services. Fueled by the generosity of hundreds of donors to the Wausau Marathon County Impact Funds, these stories are tangible proof of generosity making our community brighter.
Video: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin (5 min)
We all need someone to believe in us and be in our corner, cheering us on. Those are the kind of relationships fostered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin. They received a Wausau Marathon County Impact Grant to furnish their new space, “The Nest,” so Bigs and Littles can spend quality time together. See the space in action and how these relationships are changing lives.
Video: Stable Hands Equine Therapy (5 min)
Stable Hands Equine Therapy Center offers hope and healing through horse-based therapy. The organization received a Wausau Marathon County Impact Grant to add to their barn arena. See the amazing impact these horses have on a range of people, and if you know someone looking for this unique form of therapy, check out Stable Hands.
Video: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (3 min)
Check out Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Glass Box Studio, a new, beautiful space already bringing local creatives together to learn from accomplished artists.
Northcentral Technical College has been an integral partner in making these videos possible. They entrusted equipment to our care, let us use their incredible studio space, and guided us on our storytelling journey. We are so thankful for their generosity and gracious help!
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What makes these grants possible?
For decades, local nonprofits have received grants from the Wausau Marathon County Fund to help bring their visions for a brighter community to life. How does this happen? It’s easiest to understand by give, grow, grant.
GIVE
No matter the amount, we celebrate all gifts to the Wausau Marathon County Fund because together, they generate more grantmaking resources. It is through the generosity of all donors that we can help meet the needs of the community, not only today, but also for generations to come.
GROW
Donors want their generosity to make a lasting impact, which can be accomplished by giving to the Wausau Marathon County Fund. As an endowment, each donation is pooled with other donations and invested for growth. This allows each gift to live forever as grants are awarded from the fund’s earnings. The Wausau Marathon County Fund allows the Community Foundation the greatest potential for long-term impact in our community.
GRANT
Grants from the Wausau Marathon County Impact Funds support the community’s changing needs. Our Distributions Committee reviews grant applications and makes grant recommendations to our Board of Directors, ensuring donor-funded resources go to worthy causes and ideas.