Get Involved
When you give, you receive…
Consider giving your time, talents or resources and
make a difference in someone’s life
Active Aging
Become an Advocate for yourself and others aged 55 years and older:
- Help determine unmet needs
- Identify educational programs
- Learn about short and long-term volunteer opportunities in the community
- Help create or enhance various support groups
- Become aware of activities in the community
- Make a difference in someone’s life 55 years or older
Shannon Rhode – Co-Chair
Aging & Disability Resource Center
(920)787-6666
shannonr.courthouse@co.waushara.wi.us
Pat Bero – Co-Chair
Human Services
(920)787-6581
patb.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us
Healthy Communities Healthy Youth
Healthy Communities Healthy Youth believes that youth thrive when they feel supported and valued by the community.
- Be an Asset Builder. The 40 Developmental Assets provide great ideas on ways youth can be supported. Visit http://search-institute.org/ to find how you can help youth of various ages develop assets they need to succeed in life.
- Attend Family and Community Town Suppers (FACTS)
- Provide alcohol and drug free activities for youth
- Become a member of the Healthy Communities Healthy Youth committee.
Pat Bero – Chair
Waushara County Dept. Human Services
920-787-6600
patb.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us
Delinquency Prevention Planning Board
- Mentor a child
- Give time or financial support to youth and family education programs
- Smile and offer a hand to young families
- Sponsor family and youth activities in your community
- Be a role model
- Tutor or read to students
Jan Novak – Chair
Waushara County Dept. Human Services
920-787-6600
jan.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us
Vision 2020: Ending Poverty in Waushara County
Learn about poverty in Waushara County
- Join a workgroup to take action
- Host a Poverty Simulation
- Share information with others
- Volunteer or donate to a Food Pantry
- Sponsor weekend meals for a child in need
- Help create living wage jobs
Jan Novak – Chair
Waushara County Dept. Human Services
920-787-6600
jan.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us