The Escalating Issue of Senior Hunger
Did you know that many seniors are struggling to put food on the table? Did you know that many seniors are struggling to put food on the table and, even more heartbreakingly, feeling lonely and isolated? It’s time for us to come together as a community and make a difference! ADVOCAP works closely with organizations […]
Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive
The 2024 Help for the Homeless Hygiene drive is February 11th – March 3rd. The Family’s annual ‘Help for the Homeless’ hygiene drive partners with the community to help stock the shelves of 100+ homeless and crisis programs in 19 Wisconsin communities. The goal of the program is the supply a year’s worth of products […]
Basic Needs Giving Partnership Awards New Grants
Basic Needs Giving Partnership awards new grants of nearly $1.25 million to end poverty APPLETON, WI — October 30, 2023 — The Basic Needs Giving Partnership recently announced their 2023 grant awards with $1.25 million in new grants being awarded to 42 nonprofits. Additionally, $2.46 million in multi-year grant awards is being distributed this year […]
Gov. Evers Directs $170 Million in Emergency Funding to Stabilize Child Care
Gov. Evers Directs $170 Million in Emergency Funding to Stabilize Child Care Statewide, Prevent Industry’s Imminent Collapse Stopgap funding comes as Legislature delays passage of governor’s comprehensive workforce plan even as newly released report shows state coffers at highest balance in state history MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a video message to Wisconsinites, announced […]
MALNUTRITION: A Hidden Epidemic in Older Adults
What is malnutrition? Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn’t get the right balance of nutrients and calories that it needs to stay healthy. Malnutrition doesn’t just happen to people who suffer from hunger or who don’t have access to healthy food. Malnutrition can happen to anyone. Malnutrition is an imbalance between the nutrients your body […]
Weatherization Assistance Program
The nation’s largest single “whole-house” energy efficiency program The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) State and Community Energy Program’s (SCEP) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households. WAP’s mission is to increase energy efficiency of homes, while ensuring health and safety. Positive Impact for American Communities WAP provides formula grants to all […]
Active Aging Week marked at YMCA
Oshkosh Herald September 20, 2023 The Oshkosh Community YMCA is hosting several activities and events to celebrate Active Aging Week set for October 2-6. Initiated in 2003 by the international Council on Active Aging, the campaign calls attention to and celebrate the positivity of aging. The Oshkosh Y will offer group exercises class, water-based exercise […]
NAMI Launches NAMI On Campus High School
NAMI is thrilled to announce NAMI On Campus High School, a response to the pressing need for targeted support for youth mental health. With a steadfast commitment to addressing these challenges head-on, NAMI On Campus is extending its reach to high schools nationwide. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to create […]
Children’s Museum Fall Program Registration Open Now!
Visit the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac’s website today to register for fall favorites such as Mini Monets, Little Learners, and Music, Museum and Me! Learn more about these great programs at: https://www.cmfdl.org/visit/programs/ MUSIC, MUSEUM, & MEIn this highly energetic class, children and their caregivers will learn songs, play instruments, and move to the music. […]
ADVOCAP, Inc. announces partnership with Holy Family Catholic Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2023 ADVOCAP, Inc. and Holy Family Catholic Community are excited to announce their partnership in relocating the ADVOCAP Head Start program to Sacred Heart School, located at 678 Western Avenue in Fond du Lac. Six classrooms will be occupied at Sacred Heart School serving three- to five-year-old Head Start and […]