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• Rock, Walworth & Jeff erson Counties, Beloit, WI
• Mid-Illinois, Charleston, IL
• Richland County, Olney, IL
• Illinois Capital Region, Springfi eld, IL
• Central Illinois - Champaign County, Champaign, IL
Easter Seals WisconsinEaster Seals Wisconsin, in Madison, is using Charity Golf Outing contributions to fund their Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp
and Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin Dells. These programs help to increase independence, maximize opportunities, minimize barriers,
and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities in Wisconsin.
Since 1938, Camp Wawbeek has been fostering lifelong friendships and helping to create year-round social support for children and
adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. It’s the oldest continually-operating Easter Seals camp in the U.S. While campers challenge
themselves in the barrier-free environment, parents and caregivers can enjoy a break from caring for their loved one to recharge.
Caring for a child with a severe or complex disability who requires around the clock care can be stressful. The break from caregiving
provided by the Respite Camp is of vital importance. Respite sessions are off ered year-round, including speciality sessions for campers
with Asperger Syndrome or other high-functioning autism.
Veterans Family Weekends are also held at Camp Wawbeek focusing on family togetherness, fun and accessible outdoor recreation.
Along with sports, games, fi shing and challenging ropes courses, veterans and their familes particiate in group sessions to discuss
common issues and share resources.
Easter Seals Wisconsin continues to advocate for children, adults and families that struggle with the challenges of disabilities and
deliver life changing solutions and experiences for them. Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp served record numbers of campers in the
past year. Nearly 816 children and adults with severe disabilities were served by their Respite Program, and 1,280 campers enjoyed
Camp Wawbeek.
Easter Seals Wisconsin
Camp Wawbeek
County Materials’ Helps Build Pool for Easter Seals Camp WawbeekHundreds of children and adults with disabilities are enjoying
the benefi ts of a state-of-the-art therapeutic swimming pool
that was funded in part to a donation from the Sonnentag
Foundation. The Foundation’s monetary donation allowed
Easter Seals Wisconsin to obtain 154 yards of ready mix
concrete from County Materials for the construction of the
new 2,524 sq ft outdoor pool at Easter Seals’ Camp Wawbeek
in Wisconsin Dells. Extra material was used to build the pool
deck and/or surrounding structure.
“The pool is a highlight of the camp experience for most of the
campers. It allows people with disabilities to have a freedom
they can’t experience in any other way,” says Easter Seals
President and CEO Christine Fessler. She adds that the water
is highly therapeutic for many of the campers, including those
with autism. “It has both stimulating and calming qualities. If
you were to poll the campers, I think you’d overwhelmingly
fi nd that it is their favorite activity.”
The new pool replaced the original camp pool, built in
1959. The upgraded facility includes a number of features
specifi cally designed to meet the needs of campers with
disabilities. One of these is a zero-entry incline, which will
enable many campers to access the pool without assistance.
A lift access is available, along with basketball hoops, a
cascading fountain, and built-in benches that allow campers
to rest and socialize in the water.
The pool was completed in mid-May, 2014 in plenty of time to
accommodate the fi rst wave of campers arriving for summer
camp sessions in early June 2014.
Camp Wawbeek’s new pool was offi cially dedicated on July 17,
2014, with the help of numerous campers, counselors and others
who helped make the project a success!
www.eastersealswisconsin.com
The Women’s Community
Marathon County, WI
The Women’s Community located in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a non-profi t organization serving victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault
throughout Marathon County. The organization is using Sonnentag Foundation contributions to support a variety of services, including shelter,
food and clothing assistance, counseling, advocacy, and support group facilitation. In 2014, the organization helped 1,598 individuals, the majority
of which are women and children.
The center off ers a place of shelter for victims of domestic and sexual abuse while they make the transition to a life free of violence. Not only
are people provided with food, transportation, clothing and other immediate basic needs, but they receive assistance in creating safety
plans, learning how to plan escape routes and identifying safe places in their community. Their confi dential phone support answers calls by
trained volunteers and staff — 24 hours every day.
Children are deeply aff ected by abuse and sexual assault — whether they are the direct
victims or not. Their support groups, counseling and advocacy helps children who are victims
of, or live in a family aff ected by, domestic abuse and sexual assault.
The experienced staff and volunteers also help people fi nd the community resources to get started
on a job search, from resume writing, gathering references, practicing successful interview skills, and gathering clothing for interviews.
The Women’s Community, Inc.
nfi dential phhoone support answers calls bby
www.womenscommunity.org
Lake Cares Food Pantry is located in Mount Dora, Florida. It has established itself as a strategic resource to support the needs of
hungry families hit by unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances. The organization also provides resources and support to the elderly
and disabled. Since opening its doors in 2008, Lake Cares has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients they serve. Sonnentag
Foundation contributions have helped the organization move from assisting an average of 15 to 20 families to 130 families per week.
With 140 active volunteers, Lake Cares now serves more than 7,000 pounds of food a month to approximately 800 families. Last year,
they fed more than 19,000 people and distributed over 260,000 pounds of food. This year, they expect to feed over 30,000 people.
Their eff orts are aimed at helping clients keep their sense of dignity because anyone may need help when
circumstances change.
Lake Cares is more than a food pantry; they also off er a variety of support services to clients, including:
Lake Cares Food Pantry
Lake Cares Food Pantry
Mount Dora, FL
• Education about food
• Budgeting assistance
• Counseling
• Support with earning a GED
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
• Possible emergency assistance
• Organic Buyers Club
• Notary Public assistance
Lake Cares Food Pantry
www.lakecares.org
Students participating in the High School Masonry Program (HSMP) look on as an instructor prepares
materials for a hands-on experience involving masonry installation techniques.
Changing Lives andCommunities Through EducationThe Sonnentag Foundation is a strong advocate for continuing education. Our goal is to inspire the next
generation and encourage young people who want to pursue studies and careers, especially in the construction
and landscape industry. We believe scholarships are not only helping to change the lives of deserving students
and their families, but also local communities by investing in our future workforce, entreprenuers and leaders.
The Sonnentag Foundation established our scholarship program in 2000 specifi cally to assist children of County
Materials’ (Central Processing) employees who plan to continue their education in college. Students can apply
for one $1,500 scholarship for full-time study at an accredited institution and in a fi eld of study of the student’s
choice. Since its inception, nearly $221,000 in scholarships have been awarded. The program supports a wide
range of educational options, including vocational and technical training, and associate and bachelor’s degrees.
Giving Back to CommunitiesThe Sonnentag Foundation’s philanthropic interests are strategically focused on supporting programs and
projects that empower and inspire people.
Preference is given to regional construction and landscape oriented projects that serve the broader community
in locations where County Materials has major facilities. The following are just a few examples of the many local
and regional community projects our Foundation frequently supports: