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  • Maplewood Catholic Church Grew Out of Community

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    Churches are as familiar a part of the landscape as farms in Wisconsin, standing as brick-and-mortar proof of a community’s faith. A church tells the world, this is a community. But how does that happen? How does the physical church come to be? Thanks to the archivists of the Green Bay Diocese and the meticulous […]

  • On Our Cover: ‘A Hand Up’ Painting Up for Auction

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    Upon hearing this year’s Door County Living Philanthropy theme — highlighting the charitable efforts behind the peninsula’s nonprofit structures — it was natural for Baileys Harbor artist Kate Roth to consider the people behind those efforts. She is, after all, a painter of people. When commissioned to create this issue’s cover art, Roth held the […]

  • Stretching Dimes Into Dollars at the Open Door Bird Sanctuary

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    Rob Hults and Jillaine Burton Seefeldt walked along the path of the Open Door Bird Sanctuary and pointed out that the grass was cut. To them, it was something worth pointing out. Up until a volunteer donated a new lawn tractor to the sanctuary, they were chugging along with a perpetually broken mower that was […]

  • People Leading by Example: Carrie and David Link of Door County Habitat for Humanity

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    David Link found himself missing the camaraderie of the workplace after retiring to Door County about a dozen years ago. “On the job I had a lot of work friends, people I would see daily and who I liked a lot, but who I rarely saw outside of work,” he said. Though he admits he’s […]

  • Community Building = Building Community

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    The idea of building community through philanthropy is the focus of this year’s edition of Philanthropy. We decided to do that through the eyes of organizations that have required the benevolence of the community to exist. We take a historic look at what it took to build a church at the turn of the 20th […]

  • Northern Door Children’s Center: Teaching Children, Changing Lives

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    Returning to work after having a child is a daunting task for a parent. Lining up child care, fitting it into your financial constraints, and building in the time to get your kid to and from daycare or school can upend your life and your budget. Then you have to let go and trust the […]

  • Habitat for Humanity Holds Informational Meeting for Potential Partner Families

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    Door County Habitat for Humanity is looking for partner families for upcoming home builds. Habitat is having a public information session to give people the opportunity to learn about the application process and how partnerships work. The event will be held at Knight Barry Title Services, 945 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, on March 1 […]

  • Door County Tavern League Makes Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters

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    Patty O’Rourke from the Door County chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin accepted a check for $250 from Mike Lautenbach, representing the Tavern League of Door County. This donation will be matched by Wisconsin Tavern League Foundation. During February the following establishments have agreed to sell and display hearts for Big Brothers […]

  • Nicolet National Bank Makes $500 Donation to HELP of Door County

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    Paula Engelbert, branch manager of Nicolet National Bank in Sturgeon Bay, presented a $500 check to HELP of Door County Executive Director Steve Vickman. Engelbert said, “Nicolet National Bank Foundation was happy to support HELP’s important work with domestic abuse survivors in Door County.” Founded in 1979, HELP of Door County’s mission is to eliminate […]

  • Door-Tran Services Up 25 Percent in 2017

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    Door-Tran’s volunteer transportation services provided 25 percent more one-way trips in 2017 than in 2016 and 63 percent more than in 2015. “Our volunteer drivers have been very busy meeting the increased needs in our community. We are very thankful for their dedication,” said Kim Gilson, Door-Tran’s volunteer coordinator. “Our focus for 2018 will on […]

  • ‘Pig Out for Peninsula Preschool’ at Husby’s Jan. 18

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    Pig Out for Peninsula Preschool at Husby’s Food & Spirits, Jan. 18, 11 am to close. Mention Peninsula Preschool and 50 percent of the check amount will be donated to the school. As a nonprofit organization, the Peninsula Preschool is supported through tuition, donations and fundraising events. It is through the support of the community and […]

  • HELP of Door County Receives Green Bay Packers Foundation Grant for Elder Abuse Program

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    The Green Bay Packers Foundation made the year a little brighter for elderly victims of domestic abuse in Door County with a grant of $3,000 to HELP of Door County’s Elder Abuse Program. Grants this year went to programs and organizations focused on the elderly, homelessness, human services and hunger. The foundation was established by […]

  • Cedar Hill Associates Presents $2,000 Check to Door County Habitat for Humanity

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    Cedar Hill Associates recently presented Door County Habitat for Humanity with a $2,000 check to help further the mission of helping families into decent and affordable homes. Larry Brunette spearheaded the arrangements for the donation. Door County Habitat for Humanity was created in 1993 and the first house was finished in 1994. Since then, 40 […]

  • Door County Medical Auxiliary Presents House and Garden Walk Funds to Dental Clinic

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    At a recent event, Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Auxiliary President Mary Carlisle presented Door County Medical Center Chief Administrative Officer Brian Stephens a check for $38,000. These funds were raised during the Auxiliary’s annual House and Garden Walk and will go to support the DCMC Dental Clinic. The Dental Clinic provides dental care to […]

  • Friends of Potawatomi State Park Raising Funds for Handicap Accessible Fishing Pier

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    The Friends of Potawatomi State Park have met the $25,000 fundraising match put forth by a generous family. The Friends group is working to raise funds for the construction and installation of a new handicapped accessible fishing pier at the State Park. With the help of this matching gift, the Friends of Potawatomi State Park, […]

  • Tim and Sue Stone Recognized at National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

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    The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northeast Wisconsin Chapter awarded honors to Door County residents Tim and Sue Stone at its 2017 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Nov. 15 at Lambeau Field Legends Club Room in Green Bay. The Door County Land Trust, in partnership with Peninsula Music Festival, nominated the Stones for the […]

  • In Memoriam: Bob Davis Remembered as Behind-the-Scenes Philanthropist

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    Perhaps you saw the obituary last week. Bob Davis, 92, died Nov. 30 in his Ephraim home with his wife of 66½ years Nancy by his side. Despite the fact that Bob and Nancy were named Door County Philanthropists of the Year in 2015, you won’t find their names emblazoned on things. Bob Davis did […]

  • Door County Community Foundation Introduces Ellie Helm Foundation

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    Door County Community Foundation announces the Ellie Helm Foundation – Giving with a Heart. Elizabeth “Ellie” Helm grew up in Fish Creek, a community that supported her and helped shape who she was to become – a lover of the outdoors, animals, kids and the elderly. She believed in touching the lives of everyone she […]

  • Commentary: The Cruel Irony of Bootstraps

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    “People should pull themselves up by their own bootstraps.” It’s a concept of self-reliance and independence that has become the quintessentially American idea of our time. Pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps is no longer just an idiom, it has evolved into a core value that is central to much of our civic and […]

  • Gibraltar High School Senior Holds Sock Drive for the Homeless

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    Every year, Gibraltar High School seniors pick a project to focus on for their senior projects, and this year Ava Beaudot is holding a sock drive for the homeless. All of the socks collected will go to St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter in Green Bay. Drop-off boxes will be around the community until Jan. […]