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FOUNDATIONS WINTER 2020
WAUKESHA FREE CLINIC: NEW HOME
St. Joseph’s Medical Clinic (now Waukesha Free Clinic, WFC) has
provided free medical care to underinsured or uninsured people in
Waukesha for more than 40 years, operating out of clinic space
at St. Joseph’s Parish in downtown Waukesha. Three years ago,
realizing that the number of patients was increasing and that the
space they were in was not sufficient to meet the growing needs
of the community, WFC staff and volunteers initiated a capital
campaign to raise funds for a new facility. WCCF was pleased
to partner with WFC in managing the pledges for the new clinic
through a project fund held at the Foundation. Collaboration with
other entities is important to WFC, and they soon connected with Carroll
University on the project. It was important to WFC leadership that the
clinic stay in downtown Waukesha, in order to be convenient for patients,
so the university bought a building at 237 Wisconsin
Avenue, only four blocks from the original clinic.
Funding for renovation of the space came partly from a
Community Development Block Grant, with remaining funds coming
from community donors. Construction began in 2019 and clinic staff
and volunteers were able to move into the new space in April 2020.
The new clinic space is now fully handicapped accessible, has a
larger waiting room, and has double the number of exam rooms
as the former space.
WFC is a primary care provider and offers three general
clinics every week. In addition to the general medicine clinic
three times per week, specialty clinics, such as for diabetes,
physical therapy, and podiatry, are also
available and allow for individualized
support for vulnerable patients with a
specific or chronic diagnosis. For example,
in diabetes support clinics, patients receive
insulin, prescription medications, medical
supplies and lab referrals – all at no cost. With
the increased space, staff and volunteers would
like to increase the number of general and specialty
clinics offered each week. The diabetic support clinic has
already been increased from two days to four days per month.
The clinic has one full-time clinic nurse, who manages the clinic, and 2 part-time
nurses. A network of volunteer doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants
provide care to general medicine and specialty clinic patients. Volunteers support
the clinic with around 60 total hours of time per week. As a part of the collaboration
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2727 N. Grandview Boulevard, Suite 301
Waukesha, WI 53188
WAUKESHA FREE CLINIC: NEW HOME continued from page 1
with Carroll University, students in the nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy
and occupational therapy programs work with WFC volunteers to provide care to
clinic patients.
Patients of the WFC must be residents of Waukesha County or must work or attend
school in the county. Patients are screened for financial eligibility at 300% federal
poverty guidelines or less. For example, in 2020, a household of two people with
an income up to $50,730 per year or $4,228 per month before taxes would qualify.
The clinic is not part of BadgerCare, Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance Marketplace,
or other public insurance programs. Clinic staff and volunteers provide care to
many of the most vulnerable members of our community. 46% of WFC patients
are Hispanic; the clinic ensures that medical personnel attending them are Spanish
speaking and culturally sensitive. Additionally, services are provided to patients
experiencing homelessness; approximately 6% of clinic patients live in a shelter.
WFC is offering free community COVID testing in their parking lot to any Wisconsin
resident age 5 and up. Appointments are necessary, and can be made through the
clinic website. In addition, for anyone who tests positive for the virus, the clinic offers
free COVID support kits to help them through their diagnosis.
For more information visit the Waukesha Free Clinic website at
www.waukeshafreeclinic.org or follow them on Facebook
END OF THE YEAR REMINDER
Just a reminder- as you make decisions concerning your
year-end giving, please keep in mind the WCCF office
will be closed the following days:
December 24 and December 25,
December 31 and January 1
If you are considering donating through a stock option,
please initiate your transfer by December 16, 2020.
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2020 Community Grants Announced
Literacy Services of Wisconsin, Inc. – Funding for Operation
Waukesha Literacy which will provide low-cost, high-quality adult
education and training services to help meet labor force needs.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan –
Support for the construction of the LSS Aspen Center, a residential
treatment program for those struggling with addiction.
NAMI Waukesha – Funding for Projects for the Assistance in
Transition from Homelessness (PATH). PATH programs provide
services to individuals experiencing homelessness who also have
persistent mental illness and connects these individuals to resources to
help move them to stability and wellness.
Oconomowoc Silver Streak – Assist in the purchase of a newer
vehicle to provide safe transport to low income elderly and disabled
For over 30 years, the Waukesha County Community Foundation has residents in the Oconomowoc area.
awarded grants to causes and nonprofit organizations throughout the
region. Grants are made to organizations focused on Education, Arts Pewaukee Area Arts Council – In support of the 2021 Showcase
and Culture, Health and Human Services, the Environment, and other of Art, a month-long exhibit of 2-D and 3-D art at a free public venue.
areas. Funding for these grants is possible through the generosity of
local donors, as well as fund holders that are part of the Community Seniors on the Go Taxi Service – Maintain and expand affordable
Foundation. Typically, the recipients would be announced at our annual transportation services for seniors and disabled individuals.
Giving Forward Breakfast, however we unfortunately had to cancel the
event due to COVID-19. Sharp Literacy, Inc. – Funding for STEAM-based literacy program
providing workshops and educational tours to K4-3rd grade students,
WCCF is pleased to announce the distribution of the 2020 Community helping the students discover a love of learning.
Grants totaling $75,500 to 21 recipient organizations. The recipients
are all 501(c)(3) organizations serving Waukesha County, and all went The Wildlife in Need Center – Support for education programs for
through the WCCF’s annual competitive grant process. children and adults that promotes an understanding and appreciation
of Wisconsin wildlife and the best ways to interact with it.
For 2020, organizations that were awarded grants by WCCF are:
Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic, Inc. – To provide
Best Buddies Wisconsin – Support for the operation and expansion comprehensive, compassionate dental care to uninsured and
of Waukesha County School Friendship Program which helps create underinsured children from low-income families.
friendships between students of all ages, with and without intellectual
and developmental disabilities (IDD). Waukesha Choral Union – In support of choral performance of
Joseph Haydn’s “Creation” to the Waukesha Community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Inc. –
Funding for school and community-based mentoring programs for Waukesha County Land Conservancy – Funding to protect and
Waukesha County youth. restore the Meyer Preserve oak woodland and improve water quality
of the Mukwonago River.
Broadscope Disability Services – Support for programs providing
respite services to caregivers of children and adults with disabilities. Waukesha Free Clinic – Support for Diabetic Clinic services;
purchase of diabetic medication, and salary for nursing staff to result
Carroll University – Support for on-line, interactive COVID-19 in healthier lifestyles.
Contact Tracer Training Program.
WisHope Inc. – Provide cost-effective housing and support to adults
Family Promise of Waukesha Co. – Funding for the Path to Family in substance abuse recovery programs while they learn to maintain a
Independence program which helps prevent families from becoming recovery lifestyle.
homeless and assists them to return quickly to a home with ongoing
support. Zachariah’s Acres, Inc. – Continue collaborative services in
partnership with schools, businesses, churches, retirees, and others to
Lake Area Free Clinic – Support for the Medication Program connect children with special needs to nature through environmentally-
allowing low-income patients to be compliant in taking prescribed based opportunities.
medications and helping them avoid potential complications from
untreated chronic disease. The Foundation also annually distributes the Carl J. Patrinos and
Audrey Z. Patrinos Charitable Endowment Fund Grant, which
Lifestriders – Expand the range and scope of free services to at-risk went to Catholic Memorial High School. The Patrinos grant, also a
youth and families in need of crisis intervention, family counseling, competitive grant, is awarded annually to a Catholic school in support
mental health care, work readiness programs and adjunct therapies. of educational scholarships.
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Spotlight on Fund Stories
MENOMONEE FALLS
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Menomonee Falls Scholarship and Educational
Foundation (MFSEF) has selected WCCF to manage the
investment and administration of scholarships from
their newly created Menomonee Falls Scholarship
Fund. MFSEF has been awarding scholarships to
Menomonee Falls high school students since 1992.
WCCF now has over 100 scholarship funds and
awards 450 scholarships annually for students
attending colleges and technical schools around the
country. A number of local school districts, including
Arrowhead, Elmbrook, Kettle Moraine, and Waukesha,
all have scholarship funds at the Foundation. We can
manage the entire process from scholarship presentation
to scholarship distribution. If you are interested in starting
a scholarship fund please contact Leslie Dehn at ldehn@
waukeshafoundation.com or by calling the Foundation office.
Right: Cathy Hazzard and Lynn Zindl present
a scholarship check to student, Faith VanderHorst
FOOD PANTRY OF WAUKESHA COUNTY FUND
The staff and volunteers at the Food Pantry Serving Waukesha
County are familiar with helping during tough times. Since
1978, they have been providing food and other goods and
services to Waukesha County residents and helping them
to become more self-sufficient. With the introduction
of the COVID-19 virus into our community and the
ensuing pandemic, they have pivoted to continue to
provide access to these much needed resources.
Grocery service sessions, normally conducted
indoors, were moved outside for no-contact
drive-through distribution. Additionally, order
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requests are now available online through the
Pantry’s website, and guests can pick up their
orders at specific times. For more information,
to volunteer or to donate, visit the Food Pantry
website at www.waukeshafoodpantry.org or
follow them on Facebook.
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WCCF Welcomes 4 New Board Members
Victor Schultz is the President and Fred Stier is the CEO of Stier
Chief Fiduciary Officer of Prairie Trust, Construction Inc. a commercial
a division of Waukesha State Bank. construction company. Fred is
Prior to his tenure at WSB, he worked active on the boards of Carroll
with BMO Private Bank and Marshall University, La Casa de Esperanza
and Ilsley Trust Company in estate Foundation, the Waukesha County
planning. He is particularly interested Business Alliance, and LindenGrove
in, and knowledgeable about, trust Foundation, among others. Fred
laws and has been working at the was the 2016 recipient of WCCF’s
state level to refine, modernize and Celebration of Giving award,
improve Wisconsin trust laws. Victor which honors individuals who
is active in the Greater Milwaukee have exhibited charitable giving to
community, and serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including nonprofit organizations in Waukesha County and beyond, and who
the Waukesha County Business Alliance, the Children’s Hospital encourage others to contribute by example or through volunteer
Planned Giving Council and Wispact Attorney Advisory Council. Victor activity. Fred and his wife, Patty, reside in Waukesha.
and his wife, Jayna, reside in Brookfield.
Judie Taylor is the former Ann Tesmer has been with
President & CEO of DUECO, Inc., Froedtert Health for nearly
a family-owned utility equipment 20 years, currently serving as
manufacturing business. She is Senior Vice President of Clinical
currently the Interim Director of Operations. She focused on
the Waukesha County Center for direct patient care, specifically
Growth, as well as the Chairman in occupational therapy, early in
of the board of Utility Equipment her career but has transitioned
Holding Corporation (UEHC). Judie to operational management and
serves on the boards of Mount Mary efficiency over the years. Ann is
University and St. Camillus Retirement active with the Oconomowoc Food
Community, she is on the advisory Pantry. She and her husband, Dan
board for La Casa de Esperanza, DeBehnke, reside in Oconomowoc.
and the Quality and Safety Committee for ProHealth Care. She was
recognized as a 2012 Woman of Influence by the Milwaukee Business
Journal. Judie lives in Oconomowoc.
WCCF recently announced its latest Caring Catalog, an online
crowdfunding opportunity. This edition, in support of mental
health and homelessness, connects donors with 9 local non-profit
organizations. The initiative was launched on November 5 and
will run through December 10. Money raised will enable selected
groups to complete special projects or provide programs to those
in need of mental health support or housing assistance.
Participating organizations are:
• Family Promise of Waukesha Co.
• Hebron House of Hospitality, Inc.
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.
• The Women’s Center, Inc.
• Family Service of Waukesha County
• Lad Lake, Inc.
• NAMI Waukesha, Inc.
• Wisconsin Hero Outdoors, Inc.
• WisHope, Inc.
If you would like to donate to any or all of these organizations
in support of mental health and homelessness,
please visit www.waukeshafoundation.org/covid
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CONTINUED IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people
in our community financially. As a result, more than
ever, mental health services and housing assistance
are in high demand. This fall, WCCF donors have an
opportunity to support local organizations that are
providing those services.
Details are inside; see the Caring Catalog article on
page two. Earlier this year, our Caring Catalog focused
on food pantries – which also were experiencing
high demand due to COVID – and WCCF donated
over $42,000 to 13 area food pantries through
the generosity of our fund holders and those in the
community.
This fall, if you would like to donate to organizations
in support of mental health and housing, please visit
www.waukeshafoundation.org/covid. While
2020 has been a very different year in many ways,
we all continue to be reminded of the importance of
generosity, caring, and kindness.
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