Who’s on the Olson Cares Roster?
Olson Cares proudly supports these area organizations. We are grateful for the positive impact these organizations have in our community.
American Red Cross
Our mission is more than words. We always aim to prevent and relieve suffering with every action. The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin’s
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin has been serving at-risk youth since 1976. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin is the gold standard in youth mentoring. By matching children with a positive role model, we are building stronger communities one relationship at a time.
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Blessings in a Backpack
Blessings in a Backpack provides food over the weekend to children that may not get enough to eat on the weekends. Students receive a backpack each Friday with easy to prepare meals and snacks. Students return the backpacks on Monday mornings nourished and ready to learn. Money raised in our community stays in our community.
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Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area
The Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area is dedicated to ensuring that all kids, have access to quality programs and services that will enhance their daily lives and shape positive futures.
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Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future.
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Children’s Imaginarium
To inspire discovery and imagination through hands-on exploration and educational experiences through play.
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Children's Wisconsin Marathon County Family Resource Center
At Children's we focus on child abuse and neglect prevention. We specialize in providing parent education in an array of different formats, as well as play groups and other events that can bring families together. Our Marathon County Family Resource Center is a place for parents to learn to be the best possible parents they can be. Our office location provides programming throughout Marathon County and provides a nurturing environment in which parents can connect with resources, access programs and enjoy family activities with their children at no cost.
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Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
We are here to provide for the long-term needs of our local communities. Through the generosity of our donors, we support programs and organizations that enhance every aspect of life in our area for generations to come.
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Cycling Without Age - Marathon County
We dream of creating a world together, in which the access to active citizenship creates happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society and the local community.
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Dani's Journey Educational Fund
Educate Teens on Domestic Violence: Dani’s life was ended too soon, she was only 16. She was involved with a boy who was emotionally abusive. We need to educate teens on the warning signs to know the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship.
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Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks
Historic homes and buildings in Wausau, WI
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Gigi’s Playhouse
Our Mission: To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.
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Granite House
Granite House helps it's members work together to empower each other and find resources and basic needs. Members are adults affected by mental illness and sometimes substance issues.
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Great Northern Blues Society
Conserve, promote and present Blues music in all of its forms for audiences of all ages through community outreach. Serve as a support network for Blues musicians; encourage their artistic growth and help them thrive by providing opportunities to perform.
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Hagar House
The Hagar House Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit entity founded in Wausau, WI in June of 2021. It was founded by Jessica Bretl, along with several community partners committed to providing support to single mothers in the greater Wausau area.
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Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Junior Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
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Marathon County Crime Stoppers
Marathon County Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement: fear and apathy.
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Marathon County Literacy Council
Mission: Improving quality of life through literacy
Vision: To be an organization that provides educational information and resources to everyone through the promotion of literacy programs, and support those in need by mentoring, tutoring, teaching, and coaching.
Monk Botanical Gardens
Monk Botanical Gardens Cultivates Well-Being In People, Communities, And The Environment With Experiences That Engage, Educate And Inspire.
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Learn Build Fly
Learn Build Fly is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of dedicated volunteers providing aviation, STEM, and leadership education to youth and families. From weekly aircraft building projects to aviation ground school to engineering and skilled trades courses, anyone with a passion for learning will find a fun, open environment at LBF. Participation is free.
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The Neighbors Place
The neighbors' place proudly serves all of marathon county and works with other agencies to increase access to food and basic needs throughout Northcentral Wisconsin.
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Never Forgotten Honor Flight
The Never Forgotten Honor Flight is a Not-For-Profit Organization of dedicated Volunteers providing Veterans with closure, gratitude & respect, by flying them to Washington D.C. to visit their memorials.
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Newman Catholic Schools
Newman Catholic Schools offers students of all faiths a well-rounded education supported by faith and service to others.
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North Central Wisconsin Project Linus
Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
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NTC Foundation
The NTC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Northcentral Technical College (NTC). It serves as a bridge between donors and the college, ensuring that long-term resources are available to support NTC and its students.
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Rise Up
Our non-profit organization was founded in 2017 by Christy Keele and Tara Draeger to create change in our Central Wisconsin communities through murals. We collaborate with local artists, community groups, and volunteers to create dynamic public art installations that celebrate cultural diversity and spark meaningful conversations.
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Samoset Council
Samoset Council is passionate about providing accessible & inclusive programs that prepare young people for life through fun & challenging outdoor experiences, service to their communities, leadership, teamwork, and life skills development, while instilling good character, self-reliance, and self-confidence.
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Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee
The group of over 700 members has been meeting weekly for over 12 years at Denny's in Rothschild. Over 85 Veterans attend each week. Please view our Facebook page for more information about the group. Veteransweeklycupofcoffee.
Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee
WATEA
WATEA's Mission: To improve awareness of career paths and opportunities in the automotive/truck industry and to promote technical and continuing training, educational development, and certification for workers in the automotive and truck industry
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Wausau Free Clinic
The First Presbyterian Church Wausau Free Clinic is committed to offering no-charge, high quality primary care services to low income, uninsured residents of the area primarily using highly qualified volunteers. All services shall be designed and offered to uplift and maintain the dignity, health, and autonomy of the recipient. We constantly strive to be an advocate and ally for those we serve.”
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Walk to End Alzheimer's
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
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Wausau Pro Musica
Wausau Pro Musica has been providing choral music experiences for Wausau and the surrounding area since 1961, celebrating 65 years this Spring. It is an auditioned choir of women ages 16 and up, providing concerts free of charge in the area twice per year, as well as sing-outs for various facilities and organizations in the area and beyond. In addition, we sponsor up to four high school/college scholarships and choir membership to young women who wish to pursue music careers.
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Wausau School Foundation
Since 1996, the Wausau School Foundation supports schools, teachers and students with programming and projects that may be outside the district’s budget capabilities. Through fundraising and granting efforts, we create and support grants to teachers and schools for innovative learning, as well as providing small emergency funding grants for individual student needs.
Wausau School Foundation
Food Pantry - Wesley United Methodist Church
Wesley is a local United Methodist congregation which loves to worship Jesus Christ, loves to have children and their families participate in the church and its ministries, and loves to serve in the community.
Food Pantry - Wesley United Methodist Church
Women’s Community
The mission of The Women’s Community is to provide specialized services and resources to people in central Wisconsin affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Our goal is to help individuals and families attain greater emotional and economic self-sufficiency.
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