MADISON,
Wis., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday,
August 5, WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc. held its highly
anticipated second annual golf outing fundraiser, which brought
together community leaders, educators, and supporters to raise
funds for school-based mental health programs across Wisconsin.
WEA Member Benefits Foundation's Golf
Outing Raises Record Funds for Expanding School-Based Mental Health
in Wisconsin.
Thanks to the generous contributions of participants and
sponsors, the event was a resounding success. Gross revenue totaled
$50,000, 36% more than from last
year's inaugural event. Using funds raised from the 2024 golf
outing, coupled with the additional funds raised this year, the
Foundation has set the goal of adding four to five new districts to
the funding program by the end of 2024. This expansion will enable
the Foundation to provide grants for vital mental health resources
to more students, ensuring they receive the support they need to
succeed academically and personally.
In addition to providing unrestricted grants, the Foundation
provides participating districts with customized guidance to
approach local funders for additional support. This process and
model have helped the current nine participating districts secure
more than $1 million in additional
funding to date.
"Our mission has always been to support the well-being of
students and educators in Wisconsin," said Steve
Goldberg, Executive Director of WEA Member Benefits
Foundation. "With the funds raised from this year's golf outing, we
are able to extend our impact even further, providing funding and
support for essential mental health services to more schools and
communities across the state."
The Foundation has been working closely with public schools and
community partners to help provide and sustain funding for
school-based mental health programs that address the unique needs
of students. These programs provide counseling, mental health
education, and crisis intervention services, making a meaningful
difference in the lives of students, educators, and their
families.
Through joint funding efforts with local businesses and
organizations, WEA Member Benefits Foundation has been able to
reach approximately 106,000 (14%) of the 785,000 students enrolled
in Wisconsin public schools
through the nine districts currently involved in the program
(Appleton, D.C. Everest,
Green Bay, Madison, Racine, Stevens
Point, Sun Prairie,
Watertown, and Wausau), and looks forward to welcoming more
schools into the initiative. The expansion will further strengthen
the Foundation's mission to provide financial resources that help
foster the success of educators, schools, and the communities they
serve.
To learn more, support, and/or donate, please visit
weafoundation.org.
About the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc.
The WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit public charity supporting public education through grants
and charitable donations to public educators, public schools, and
the communities they serve. Established in 2019 by WEA
Member Benefits, the Foundation is dedicated to expanding
educational opportunities, enhancing resources, and fostering
strong, vibrant schools and communities through its philanthropic
efforts. More information can be found at
weafoundation.org.
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