Tag: Robert Dohr and Lilas Dohr Current Community Needs Fund

The 2023 YMCA Staff Development Day proved transformative for our educators, embodying a culture of growth and collaboration. This annual event, attended by over 225 teachers, not only reaffirms the YMCA’s commitment to professional development but also provides a vital platform for connection, learning and insight-sharing. The subjects included child temperament, play-based curriculum, goal setting […]

With the snip of a blue ribbon, a new Day Resource Center for the homeless officially opened Monday afternoon. The center is at the site of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church on Mason Street in Appleton, in the rooms formerly used for classrooms. The school closed several years ago and the classrooms were not being used. […]

With achievements beyond expectations, the Community Clothes Closet wrapped up its Pajama Hero project in early December with remarkable results. A total of 704 brand-new pajamas were donated, and $24,915 was raised to provide over 3,000 sets of pajamas to individuals and families in need this winter. These donations, which surpassed the initial goal of […]