Shawano County U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots announced a generous donation of $3,000 was received from Charlie’s County Market and their customers as a result of the program’s 2022 Christmas in July campaign.
The funds donated will stay in Shawano County to help children and families in need, the opportunity for a gift under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.
In 2021, Shawano County Toys for Tots served 1,019 children; 3,114 toys and books were distributed to these children locally. This fall marks the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots. For over seven decades, the program has grown exponentially, having delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to more than 281 million less fortunate children.
Toys for Tots also provides support year-round to disadvantaged children experiencing challenges and exceptional circumstances, thus sending a message of hope beyond the holiday season.
The local campaign began Oct. 1 for families to register online. Toy donation sites will pop up throughout the area starting Nov. 1 with distribution to families beginning on Dec. 9.
For information, visit http://shawano-wi.toysfortots.org, or go to its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ShawanoAreaToysforTots. Information is also available through local coordinator Michael Johnston at 715-280-0991 or shawano.wi@toysfortots.org.
NTC events to help with financial aid
Northcentral Technical College has announced two upcoming events designed to assist anyone who would like to apply for financial aid.
Financial aid staff will be available to assist with FAFSA completion from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 at NTC’s Wittenberg campus, 402 N. Genesee St., Suite 3, Wittenberg.
At high schools around the country, applying for financial aid has become a common fall event. FAFSA Nights at NTC are designated to assist current high school seniors, prospective college students, and current college students with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA typically takes one hour to complete. Registration is required and can be completed online at www.ntc.edu/k12/financial-aid by choosing an event to attend.
$20K technology makeover offered to school districts
In partnership with the Green Bay Packers, UScellular has created the Leap for Learning program to identify and award a Wisconsin K-12 school with a $20,000 technology makeover to improve STEM education.
Educators, administrators and parents are invited to nominate a Wisconsin-based K-12 school online at www.packers.com/leapforlearning. Nominations will require a brief summary describing why the school deserves a technology makeover and how it would make a difference to the students. The nominations are open through Oct. 23, when a panel of judges will review all nominations and select one deserving school to receive the award.
“Tech upgrades are critical for students to grow and thrive, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well,” said Kristy Baron, director of sales for UScellular in Wisconsin. “UScellular cares deeply about our local communities, and it’s through programs like Leap for Learning that we are proud to support our youth and future leaders in STEM.”
Legion post announces gunless poultry shoot
American Legion Post 44 is holding its next gunless poultry shoot at 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Waters Edge Lodge, 4140 County Road W, Crandon, starting at 1 p.m.
The post will be raffling off packages of meat, poultry, sausages, bacon, beverages and items donated by local businesses. There will also be 50/50 raffles.
Prevea announces its Implicit Bias Conference
Prevea Health has announced its fall 2022 Implicit Bias Conference — a daylong virtual presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 20 as part of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To register and learn more, visit www.prevea.com/conference
The conference will demonstrate how gender-based victimization is a social determinant of health and address the impact implicit bias has on advocacy work, health care and victim services.
The conference is presented by Prevea and the Brown County Coordinated Community Response Team’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. It is designed for the general public, health professionals, supporters of victims of violence, survivors of violence and those who offer health care or advocacy services to survivors of violence. The event will bring local and national speakers together, to provide tools and perspectives that may help individuals better care for clients, patients or extended family experiencing domestic violence.
“Many of our presenters will expose the audience to stories demonstrating the impact that implicit bias has on both victims and survivors of domestic violence in Wisconsin,” said Renita Robinson, vice president of diversity and inclusion at Prevea Health. “Our goal is to provide the tools needed to address personal bias so individuals can become part of the solution.”
Attendees of the virtual conference will also learn how implicit bias is connected to a variety of negative individual and community health outcomes related to victimization through violence, and how such bias can get in the in the way of many victims receiving the support they need.
The Implicit Bias Conference will be presented virtually at no charge to participants; however, registration is required. A link for the event will be sent to participants upon registration.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: Toys For Tots gets $3,000 donation through Charlie’s
