Making a gift to Society’s Assets is an opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one. It goes beyond most ordinary ways of expressing sympathy, celebrating a special occasion, acknowledging someone you admire, or expressing thanks for a personal kindness. Your gift is a meaningful donation that can be designated to advance the agency’s mission in a number of ways. For more information, contact the Community Outreach Coordinator at the Society’s Assets main office in Racine.
Society’s Assets
maintains a Transportation Fund that subsidizes social, recreational and
educational outings coordinated for Society’s Assets consumers. A trip to the
ethnic festival FESTA ITALIANA in Milwaukee is an annual favorite. Specialized transportation and attendant
care costs can be prohibitive and may limit an individual’s independence.
Society’s Assets
sponsors
Pat’s Walk, a pledge and sponsorship event
held in September each year. Proceeds from Pat’s walk are designated for the
Transportation Fund. Contributions are
also accepted throughout the year.
Pat’s Walk is held in memory of Pat Anderson of Racine, a woman committed to ensuring the rights of people with disabilities. She was dedicated to making the community accessible for everyone.
Proceeds from the
annual
Society’s Assets Open
are used to provide
scholarship awards to students with disabilities. Individuals residing in the agency’s service area who are
enrolled in associate, bachelor, or graduate studies are eligible for the
scholarships that generally range between $500 and $5000. Judging is based on academic record,
extracurricular activities, personal essay, and recommendations. Over $25,000 in scholarships have been
awarded since 1998.
Contributions that are not designated for a particular program or project are also welcome. General donations are used to serve the greatest need, whether that is adaptive equipment, housing modifications, sign language interpreters, personal care services, or other concerns. Every contribution supports the agency’s mission and the belief that each individual can reach his or her potential.