Category: Philanthropy
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In this year’s Philanthopy Issue we bring you the stories of five people inspiring others in our community. Sturgeon Bay native Paul Graf grew up spending time at Door County parks such as La Salle and Murphy Beach, so when he retired, it was natural that he pour his energy into the group that supports […]
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Congratulations to 2016 Golden Heart Recipients and Honorees
The Volunteer Center of Door County celebrated the 14th Annual Golden Heart Volunteer Celebration “Follow Your Heart” on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Guests celebrated at the Stone Harbor Ballroom honoring the incredible work of Door County volunteers and the agencies they serve. Barth Guilette, founder of GBL Advisors—a living and leaving legacy guide and the […]
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Winter is Coming: The environmental failings of tax law
It was nearly four decades ago that I first got involved in charity in a meaningful way. I was in the third grade at Pearl Ridge Elementary School and helped organize a recycling drive to collect newspapers and aluminum cans. This effort had the dual benefit of removing waste from the landfill stream as well […]
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Publisher’s Note: Privilege to Protect
What makes Door County a special place? Is it the natural beauty, the art, or the history? It is the community. It is the spirit, hospitality and generosity of its people that makes Door County a special place. We take care of our own and our visitors. Despite political differences, religious beliefs and individual life […]
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Local Artists Support Local Charities
For the past eight years, Door County Living has successfully partnered with local artists to create paintings for charity. The philanthropic-themed paintings graced the covers of our Philanthropy Issues and were subsequently auctioned off to raise funds for the Door County charity of the winning bidder’s choice. We are proud to announce the 2016 cover, […]
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The first Earth Week celebration in Door County culminated in the planting of 5,000 native trees on Nature Conservancy property by students and volunteers on Arbor Day and April 30, 2016. The Arbor Day plantings were done at the Schoenbrunn Nature Conservancy with volunteers and ecology-minded students from Sturgeon Bay and Gibraltar high schools. The […]
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Door County’s Got Talent: Senior Organizes Community-Wide Talent Show
A Gibraltar senior with a lifetime of memories in the performing arts hopes to give back to the school programs that inspired her involvement in theater with a community-wide talent show. The event on April 15 is an open invitation for residents to share their talents with the community and is the culmination of Hadley […]
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Gibraltar DECA Organizes Amazing Minute to Benefit Door CANcer, Inc.
Gibraltar High School’s DECA hosted an Amazing Minute during half-time of the Sturgeon Bay-Gibraltar boys basketball game on Feb. 23 and raised $509.88 for the local organization, DOOR CANcer, Inc. DOOR CANcer, Inc. is a community-based, completely volunteer organization dedicated to helping serve Door County families with cancer in times of need. Senior Brandon Emery-Janzen […]
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Southern Door Fifth Grade Featured in Cerebral Palsy Telethon
At 9 am on Sunday, March 5, the Southern Door Fifth Graders will be featured on the CP Telethon on WBAY TV. In addition to performing individual selections from their recent fifth grade musical, they will once again present the community’s donation to CP. During the past 35 years as part of their service learning […]
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Tutors Sought for Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County
If you could change someone’s life forever by donating one hour of your time a week, would you do it? About 45 residents of Kewaunee County are already serving as one-on-one tutors to adults who are eager to improve their ability to read, write and speak English. You don’t have to be a teacher or […]
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Traven Legacy Lives on in Charitable Fund
The gift of the late Lee Traven continues to do wonderful things for Door County, according to the Door County Community Foundation. The Traven Family Fund is a permanent endowment that Traven established at the community foundation to forever benefit the charities he cared about the most. For the fourth year in a row, the […]
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Bowlers Needed for 5th Annual Bowl-a-thon
Individual and teams of bowlers are needed for Habitat for Humanity’s 5th Annual Bowl-a-thon on Feb. 11, 12-4:30 pm. There will be two shifts for bowling at Apple Valley Lanes in Sturgeon Bay: 12-2 pm or 2:30-4:30 pm. Bowlers are asked to collect pledges and bowl two games of Nine Pin Tap Bowling. Pledge cards […]
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Andrew and Matthew Memorial Fund Donates to We Are HOPE, Inc.
We Are HOPE, Inc. is pleased to announce a generous gift to support the We Are HOPE, Inc. Annual Appeal from Mrs. Jan Welborn, in honor of her late husband and son, Andrew and Mathew Welborn. The Andrew and Mathew Memorial Fund is making a sizable donation in the amount of $10,000 to help support […]
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2017 Golden Heart Awards Seek Nominees
The Volunteer Center of Door County is seeking nominations for the 2017 Golden Heart Awards. There are five categories for the awards: Adult; Volunteer Group; Environmental Stewardship; Youth (includes scholarship); and Lifetime of Service. All nominees will be recognized, and winners will be announced at the “feel-good event of the year,” the Golden Heart Volunteer […]
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United Way Considers 2016 Campaign a Success
With all proceeds and pledges from the United Way of Door County 2016 campaign counted, the final tally is $477,784.63. The total represents a $33,237.26 increase over 2015 and is within $7,000 of the highest ever raised by a United Way of Door County annual campaign. “We are so grateful to the over 1,000 people […]
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P.A.T.H. and Autism Support of Door County Team Up for Bowling Fundraiser
P.A.T.H. (Promoting Access to Help for Families with Special Needs) and Autism Support of Door County is teaming up for a “Fun”draiser at Apple Valley Lanes on Jan. 14. This will be a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle, golf tee raffle, restaurant raffle, bag raffles, kid’s corner, […]
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Girl Scout Troop 4369 Made Donation to Toys for Tots Program this Holiday Season
Girl Scout Troop 4369 donated to “Toys For Tots” in December to help kids in need during the holiday season. The gifts, personally selected by the girls, were purchased with troop funds and with the girls’ own money. A large portion of the troop funds came from selling Girl Scout cookies. Cookie sales begin Jan. […]
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Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Has Record Year in Door County
The Salvation Army of Door County had a record-setting and milestone-setting 2016 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign thanks to the hard work and generosity of the community. In 2016, $52,633 was raised. This money stays local in Door County to help those in need. This is the first time that Door County broke the $50,000 milestone, […]
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Commentary: Cause Marketing – Good for Business, Not Always for Charity
When a business affiliates its brand with a beloved charity, it’s good for the company’s bottom line. Countless studies have conclusively shown that consumers are far more willing to spend money at a business if they know a percentage of their purchase is going to a nonprofit organization they respect. Unfortunately, evidence is mounting […]
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Run For A Cause Program Brings Funds, Publicity to Door County Charities
As runners lace up for the 10th running of the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k on May 6, 2017, at least a couple dozen will do it for more than the great route, beautiful scenery and health benefits that the event in Peninsula State Park has become known for. They will do […]