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Community members are joining Family & Children’s Center (FCC) in making a RELENTLESS STAND against child abuse and supporting mental health following the inaugural Bridges to Better Tomorrows event.

During the event held at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts, FCC shared this video of community members and staff as they reflect on the impact Family & Children’s Center has on clients.

The video came as Family & Children’s Center launched a Matching Challenge Grant thanks to the 14 generous partners giving their relentless support for Family & Children’s Center with a $350,000 Matching Challenge Grant.

Matching Challenge Grant Donors

  • Jerry and Marilyn Arndt
  • Binsfeld Family Fund
  • Cleary-Kumm Foundation
  • Dahl Family Foundation
  • Glendenning Foundation
  • Josh Severson and Jennifer Knapp Severson
  • John and Linda Lyche
  • Jerry and Pat Papenfuss
  • Barb and Dave Skogen
  • Slaggie Family Foundation
  • Trust Point
  • The Weber Group
  • Andrea and Jeff Wieser
  • WNB Financial

Each of these generous partners contributed $25,000 to create a Matching Challenge Grant to support the 25 programs Family and Children’s Center operates in five communities in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota.

Bridges to Better Tomorrows Giving Societies

Saving Lives Champions ($25,000 to $100,000) – Boost geographic and programmatic reach in the communities in which we serve.

Relentless Protectors ($10,000 to $24,999) – Transform the lives of children and adults with serious mental illness.

Wellness Heroes ($5,000 to $9,999) – Invest in programs for youth and unsheltered teens, counseling, foster care, and more.

Healing Partners ($1,000 to $4,999) – Expand services to respond to the needs of our youngest generation.

Supportive Allies ($500 to $999) – Nurture Healthier Families

Friendly Advocates ($1 to $499) – Help more individuals in our communities as every dollar counts.

The Matching Challenge Grant was announced during the inaugural Bridges to Better Tomorrows event held on November 10 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts.

Contributions can be made now through December 31 on fcconline.org or by contacting Ellen Hongerholt, Director of Advancement & Marketing, at ehongerholt@fccnetwork.org or by calling (507) 459-1989 or (608) 668-2132.

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