Make a difference in the Eau Claire area.
Since its founding in 1997, the Eau Claire Community Foundation has facilitated over $2 million in funding to more than 140 community organizations as of August 31, 2008. We have provided critical support for major community initiatives and managed endowment funds for community non-profit organizations.
Here are some examples of how the Eau Claire Community Foundation strengthens our community:
L.E. Phillips Senior Center
The L.E. Phillips Senior Center, located at 1616 Bellinger Street in Eau Claire provides a place for Senior Citizens (all those who are age 55 years or better) who reside in Eau Claire Country to participate in activities that enhance their emotional, physical and social quality of their lives. One aspect of the Senior Center that is a favorite with many members is the Health Maintenance Center. Classes are offered that address nutrition, exercise, and physical rehabilitation. The program offers a comfortable location for participants to exercise, and is furnished with equipment that is designed to meet the needs of the 55 years plus population. This well-used facility is handicap-accessible, and is staffed by volunteers who are there to monitor the activities and to assist those who need help. In addition to structured classes, there are open work out times during the week. Increasing demand for such programs led the Director, Mary Pica-Anderson, to seek a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation to add exercise equipment in order to serve more senior citizens. Two grants, one from unrestricted funds and another from the Cable Family Fund, provided funds for the purchase of a treadmill, which can be seen in the accompanying photo.
Special Olympics Wisconsin - Indianhead Area
Special Olympics Wisconsin - Indianhead Area is part of a statewide organization that provides year around opportunities for sports training and competition for people with cognitive disabilities. The activities help participants to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy. They share gifts, skills, and friendship with other athletes, their families, and the community. The Indianhead Area office serves counties in the northwestern corner of Wisconsin, from Superior to Trempealeau. Over 1200 athletes participate in the Indianhead Area activities, and over 2500 volunteers make these activities possible. One favored activity is the Track and Aquatics meet, pictured in the accompanying photo of participants. Special Olympics Wisconsin - Indianhead Area was the recipient of a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation recommended by a Honoree of the 2009 Children's Legacy Luncheon.
Eau Claire County Humane Association
The Eau Claire County Humane Association received a grant in 2009 to renovate the animal shelter to provide a safer and healthier environment for the many animals cared for there. Director Lauren Evans described the needed renovations which included replacing the old cat cages which were rusted and difficult to clean and sanitize, and which had been used since the facility opened in its original location. With a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation, the Humane Association purchased cages for two rooms at the facility, as well as supplies. A second grant from ECCF provided funds for cement work on the grounds outside the facility. Pictured here are the new cages for cats recently installed in the facility at 3900 Old Town Hall Road, Eau Claire.
Community Beautification Association, Inc.
The Community Beautification Association (CBA) is a non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to bringing beauty into our community by developing landscape and floral plantings for the public to enjoy. Volunteers from many different organizations as well as individuals donate their time and effort to plant and maintain the four gardens at the intersection of Highways 12 and 53, shown in the accompanying photo. Grants awarded to CBA in 2008 and 2009 funded the purchase and installation of moisture sensors and irrigation equipment essential to keeping these gardens growing and welcoming community members and visitors all through the spring, summer, and fall. These grants were made possible through Donor Advised funds held at the Eau Claire Community Foundation.
WHO WE HAVE SUPPORTED IN 2009
In 2009, the Eau Claire Community Foundation granted over $116,000 to various organizations in the Eau Claire area.
American Institute of Cancer Research
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Arapahoe Library Foundation
Youth learning equipment View website. |
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Arthritis Foundation - SW District
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Boys & Girls Club
2-way radio sets to help with supervision during group activities View website. |
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Brill Sportsmen's Club - Rice Lake
Hunter safety education |
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Children's Mental Health Alliance
Distribution of Early Warnings booklet |
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Chippewa Valley CARE Coalition
End-of-Life education for certified and registered nursing staff who work in nursing homes View website. |
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Chippewa Valley Free Clinic
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Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Purchase of woodworking and carpentry tools needed to equip a shop and training center View website. |
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Chippewa Valley Museum
Build 4 custom learning stations for the Children's Gallery, Unrestricted View website. |
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Community Beautification Association
Irrigation project at Hy. 12/53 gardens |
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Coyne Center Preschool, Milan IL
LEAP Preschool ProgramView website. |
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Easter Seals in Wisconsin
Campership funds for Eau Claire County residents with disabilities, Unrestricted View website. |
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Eau Claire Area School District
4K Early Childhood Special Education Headstart - North High School View website. |
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Eau Claire Children's Theater
Upgrade wireless communication system to comply with FCC regulations for digital transmission View website. |
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
Unrestricted, Extensive remodeling to facility and purchase of equipment View website. |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band
Purchase a public address/sound system for concerts at Owen Park Bandshell View website. |
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Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County
Fuel for Rural Outreach Program van and Teen/Parent education View website. |
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Feed My People Food Bank
Reinforce flooring of new facility to support freezer/cooler and Weekend Kids' Meals View website. |
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First Lutheran Church
Unrestricted fund for youth support View website. |
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Flying Eagles Ski Club
Purchase equipment for snowmaking at ski jump area
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Free Rural Eye Clinics Corp
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Friends of L.E. Phillips Memorial Library
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Grandparents (and Others) As Parents
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Hope Gospel Mission
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Immaculate Conception School
Playground and hall cubby project View website. |
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L.E. Phillips Senior Center
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Literacy Volunteers - Chippewa Valley
Develop technology tutorials with audio components in English and Hmong, Empowering Women through Savings, Unrestricted View website. |
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Luther Midelfort Mayo Health Systems
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March of Dimes
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Mountain Ridge Middle School, Highland Ranch, CO
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New Beginnings Three-to-Five Club
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REACH, Inc
Purchase Sit-to-Stand lifts to be used on site for people with physical disabilities, Unrestricted View website. |
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Rice Lake High School
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Rice Lake Rod & Gun Club
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St. Bede Monastery
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Salvation Army
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Sherrard Elementary School, Sherrard IL
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Sherrard Public Library, Sherrard IL
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Special Olympics Indianhead Area 3
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Summit View Elementary School, Highlands Ranch, CO
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The Wellness Shack
Support trainers for the Certified Peer Specialists training program for mental health education View website. |
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The Community Table
The Family Table program |
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United Cerebral Palsy of West Central Wisconsin
Purchase new server system View website. |
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UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin Youth Sports Program
Provide activities for participants in 5-week sports and academic programView website. |
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Western Dairyland
Conference phone equipment for Women's Business Development Mentoring and Networking Initiative
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Wisconsin Historical Society
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Wisconsin Public Televisions
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