ADRC of Oneida County Funds are used to support the home delivered meal program. This is provided to home bound (60 years and older) who are at nutritional risk due to health, isolation, or lack of access to groceries. Call 715-369-6170 for more information
ArtStart Rhinelander. ArtStarts mission is to inspire, challenge and educate through cultural events and highly distinctive, curated visual art exhibitions with the purpose of strengthening and sustaining our community. Our established programming includes 7-8 visual art exhibitions annually, music and film events, art classes for all ages, community-wide reading and discussion events and numerous community events. 715-362-4328 www.artstartrhinelander.org
CAMP FIRE U.S.A. - Provides youth with the means to develop self-esteem and skills in self-reliance and citizenship. Campfire sponsors a city-wide Halloween Party, educational activities, camp programming, baby-sitting courses, first aid courses, CPR, anti-smoking and many others. Contact/Phone: Dusti Webber/ (715) 362-3513 www.campbirchrock.org
FAMILY RESOURCE CONNECTION - Provides family support, education, parent/child activities, information and referral services, workshops, advocacy for families and children and coordination of family centered community activities. Funded Programs include PlayShoppe, Music Garden and First Books for Kids. Contact/Phone: Deb Blackstone/(715) 361-2890 www.familyresourceconnection.org
F.O.R.K. Feed Our Rural Kids can be reached at 715-272-1246. Their address is 4887 Echo Ridge Drive, Eagle River, WI. FORK deals with childhood hunger issues in the Northland Pines School District .
GIRL SCOUTS of the Northwestern Great Lakes - Inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy, resourceful citizens. This is accomplished by developing self potential, relating to others, developing values and contributing to society. Girl Scouts offers educational programs and health and fitness classes to all girls, including minority, low income and hearing impaired. Contact/Phone: Ally Clark-Peterson/888-747-6945 www.gsnwgl.org
Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Contact/Phone: 715-614-6686 or jill.nicholson@girlsontherun.org Website: www.gotrnorthwoods.org
Habitat for Humanity 715-420-2301 They work to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. It was founded here in the northwoods in 1998. Since that time, they have built over 20 homes in Oneida or Vilas Counties
HEADWATERS, INC. - Provides a program for adults with disabilities and children, birth to three, with special needs. Their activities include job placement, vocational assessment, computer classes for adults with disabilities and an infant development program. Contact/Phone: Jennifer Felty (715) 369-1337 www.headwatersinc.org
Hodag BMX 715-360-6822 Provides alternate sport activity for youth in our area
Lac du Flambeau DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM - Offers support services to domestic abuse and sexual assault victims and their families. They work to reduce the incidence of domestic abuse within Native American communities and promote physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being. They also educate and inform the general public about the causes and effects of domestic abuse. They encourage cultural and spiritual awareness by incorporating Native American traditional values, beliefs and attitudes into their program. Contact/Phone: Sarah Carufel/(715) 588-7660
LAKELAND UNION HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY PROGRAM - Serves high school students, focusing on those that are under-served, high-need and at-risk by providing field trips that encourage trust building, challenge activities, team building and communication skills. Contact/Phone: Kim Neal Wasserburger/(715) 358-8567
Lakeland Senior Center 715-356-9118 Working to build a community that promotes wellness, learning, services and fullness of life for the aging population
NORTHERN ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS NAMI Northern Lakes serves Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties. They provide support, education and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families. Contact Mick at 715-369-4740
NATH (Fredrick Place) - Frederick Place is a 16-bed emergency, temporary shelter for families, women and men who are experiencing homelessness. It is operated by The Northwoods Alliance for Tempoary Housing Inc. (NATH), which is a not-for-profit corporation. Contact/Phone: Tammy Modic 715.369.9777http://www.nathnorthwoods.com/index.html
NORTHWEST CONNECTION FAMILY RESOURCES: Dedicated to increasing the accessibility of child care programs, enhancing the development of quality child care services and promoting the recognition of child care issues in Florence, Forest, Oneida and Vilas Counties as well as the tribal communities of Lac du Flambeau, Mole Lake and Stone Lake. Contact/Phone: Robin Mainhardt/(715) 479-0337.
Northwoods Childrens Museum 715-479-4623 To enrich lives, support families, and encourage a love of learning through interactive play
Northwoods Share They operate a Needs Pantry, provide Community Dinners, home viists and assist the Salvation Army Toy Distribution northwoodsshare@gmail.com or 715-352-0432
PASTIME CLUB: To positively impact the lives of persons iwth early dementia as well as those who care for them. Contact/Phone: Molly Emmerich/(715) 358-3404.
PERSONAL ESSENTIALS PANTRY: The pantry helps low income community members with those essential items needed to keep their homes and bodies clean and healthy. Contact/Phone: Barb Oestreicher/(715) 282-5
Prince of Peace - Eagle River The local community is provideing meals through the 'Weekend Backpack' program. Backpacks are sent home on friday with child-friendly, easy-to-prepare foot items
RHINELANDER ICE ASSOCIATION - Provides for scholarships and equipment for youth hockey and ice skating. Contact: Bill LaBelle/ (715) 369-1416 www.rhinelanderice.com
RHINELANDER YOUTH FOOTBALL - Builds character, self-esteem, healthy minds and strong bodies in 6th-8th grade youth. Activities include teaching football, cheerleading, recognizing scholastic achievement, teamwork, goal setting and sportsmanship. Contact/Phone: Bill Makris/ (715) 369-2875
SAMOSET COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - Teaches values in young people and prepares them to make ethical choices over their lifetime. Some programs include Family Life Education, Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention, Crime Prevention, Job Finding/Placement and Referral, Emergency Assistance, Social Understanding and Educational Opportunities for the Youth with Special Needs. Contact/Phone: Adam Freund 715-409-9415 www.samoset.org
TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT - Helps victims and families in Oneida, Vilas and Forest counties with support, safe shelter, education and empowerment for immediate and long term well being. Contact/Phone: Shellie Holmes/ (715) 362-6841
UNITED WAY's 2-1-1: As part of the AIRS network, this United Way Worldwide/United Way of Marathon County sponsored program promotes resource and referral services by dialing 2-1-1 landline and 7158482927 cellphone or visit the website. Contact/Phone: MaiGer Moua 715-848-2927 www.unitedwaymc.org
Warm the Children This program purchases warm winter clothes for local children in need. Call 715-479-4221
The Warehouse 715-479-4060 NWUW supports their Arts and Aging Program. It is a mobile program in which a certified TimeSlips instructor visits assisted living centers in Vilas and Oneida counties. They provide opportunities for artistic expression, and collaborative creative opportinities for community members who cannot visit the Warehouse in person
WISCONSIN FAMILY TIES - Provides support groups and counseling for families dealing with the effects of ADHD and other learning disabilities. Contact: Hugh Davis/(608) 267-6866 www.wifamilyties.org
YMCA of the NORTHWOODS - : The Y will offer ALL 6th graders in Oneida County a FREE youth membership for your 6th Grade school year. Contact/Phone: (715) 362-9622 www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org