Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Community Foundation.
Over $10,000 has been awarded to the following local organizations through the Whitewater Community Foundation’s (WCF) Community Action Grant program: Fairhaven Senior Services, Impact Team Trinity, Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children’s Center, Whitewater Makers Inc., and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club.
“We were thrilled to distribute more than $10,000 to several organizations doing work to benefit the Whitewater community. Making a difference in the lives of our residents is our key purpose,” said Virginia Coburn, Chair of the Community Action Grant committee for the Whitewater Community Foundation.
Following is more information about each grant:
Fairhaven Senior Services was granted $2,500 for batteries to recharge Cycling Without Age Trishaw Rides. Each summer, volunteers spend hours bicycling around town with residents of Fairhaven enjoying the ride.
Rear: Virginia Coburn (WCF CAG Committee Chair), Geoff Hale (WCF Board)
Impact Team Trinity (formerly W3) was granted $368.49 to purchase youth mental health books for each school library and the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
Irvin L Young Memorial Library was granted $4,500 for a computer to help young library visitors and their parents with the AWE literacy and reading readiness program in English and Spanish.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children’s Center was granted $1,000 to purchase Born Learning Trail Signs for a city park. The Born Learning Campaign provides caregivers and children with fun, free, bi-lingual, interactive activities to promote literacy and math in an outdoor setting.
Whitewater Makers Inc. was granted $500 to purchase supplies and to repair their printer and laser cutter/engraver.
Whitewater Youth Soccer Club was granted $1,500 to purchase soccer goals for the players who are under 8 years old.
Twice a year, the WCF offers Community Action Grants for projects that the community and board of directors believe are worthwhile and beneficial to various segments of the population. Grant proposals are due on April 30th and October 31st of each year.
“The Foundation remains committed to funding projects that foster community engagement. We encourage more local organizations to apply for our upcoming grants and continue making a positive impact,” said Coburn.
Organizations interested in pursuing a Whitewater Community Foundation Action Grant should contact info@whitewatercommunityfoundation.org. Details about the Community Action Grants can be found at https://whitewatercommunityfoundation.org/community-action-grants/
The next grant requests are due October 31, 2025.
The Foundation continues to provide and host scholarships for Whitewater High School students and also offers fiscal sponsorship to organizations that are seeking 501(c) (3) status or require temporary pass-through funds for worthy community projects.
More information about the Whitewater Community Foundation can be found at https://whitewatercommunityfoundation.org/ and on Facebook.
The Whitewater Community Foundation’s mission is to “enhance quality of life in the Whitewater area via educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures.”
