June E Nelson Philanthropic Awards
June E. Nelson Philanthropic Awards
2020 has been a tough year for many of us but for the ladies of GFWC Pleasant Prairie Woman's Club it was especially hard because we lost a woman who not only has been in GFWC Pleasant Prairie Woman's Club every year since we began in 1964 but June E. Nelson was one of the ladies that formed our club sitting around her kitchen table with her mother Doris Glacken and sister Charlene Nelson.. These woman had a deep rooted desire to help out community and the many wonderful people within it. In honor of a great woman and to remember her and her importance to our club, it has been decided that from now on our philanthropic awards that we present each May will now be called the June E Nelson Philanthropic Awards. God bless June and may your spirit carry on in all the good works we continue to do.
GFWC - Pleasant Prairie Woman's Club is all about bettering our communities, our youth, our families and our lives. With this in mind, we are always trying to help our community and its residents. We have provided pj's to a shelter that helps victims of domestic violence, we have supplied tools and equipment to a charity garden so it can provide fresh fruits and veggies to our food pantry's and soup kitchens, we purchased emergency backpacks for our homeless residents, and we have even made blankets for our elderly to stay warm during our cold winter months. If we know about a need in our community we try to do what we can to make someone else's load a little bit lighter.
How do we choose who receives assistance? Every member of GFWC - Pleasant Prairie Woman's Club plays a vital role in the selection process. Each member is given the opportunity to nominate any local organization that they feel is deserving. These nominations are collected by our Philanthropic Committee who confirm all the donation criteria is met then presents them to the Club for a vote. Once voted on and approved, we celebrate these recipients at our fall meeting.
2024 Philanthropic Recipients
Scouts BSA Troop 1865 Kenosha
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Learn more here.
God’s Kitchen of Kenosha
God’s Kitchen of Kenosha is a nonprofit organization. God sent me on a mission to go and start on 60th Street and 22nd Avenue to 63rd Street and 22nd Avenue to feed the unfortunate ones everyday twice a day. God’s Kitchen is about feeding, clothing and soon to be sheltering the unfortunate ones in our community with love and understanding without judgement or prejudice. Learn more here.
Circle of Hope
The Circle of Hope gives grants to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. These grants are used to help women in Kenosha pay for medical expenses not covered by insurance. Learn more here.
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum
To cultivate appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of our natural and local heritage through environmental education and sanctuary preservation. Learn more here.
Grace Welcome Center
Grace Welcome Center Food Pantry was created in 2019 as a direct response to our immediate neighbors crying out for food assistance. Learn more here.
HOPE HUB Community Center
HOPE HUB Community Center furthers our mission of maximizing the potential of the people we serve. Individuals in our community often do not know where to go to get help. HOPE HUB Community Center will enable people to get the services, case management, and wrap-around services that they need to continue to make a better life for themselves and their families. HOPE HUB functions as a one-stop shop. Learn more here.
2023 Philanthropic Recipients
Kenosha County K9 Patrol Deputy John Booth and K9 Riv
The Sheriff’s Department reintroduced the K9 units in 2005 after a 30-year absence.
To learn more, please see their site here.
KPL Kids @ Uptown Library
The Uptown Lofts project is giving Kenosha a major facelift to the Uptown neighborhood, and that project now includes a critical and much-needed space for Kenosha’s children.
During the Kenosha Area Business Alliance’s annual Inspire Gala, held Friday, Oct. 14, at Journey Church, it was announced that the Uptown Children’s Library will be the newest addition to the Kenosha Public Library system as part of the Uptown Lofts project, a hybrid retail and residential complex being built on 63rd Street, between 22nd and 23rd avenues. Learn more here.
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association (KSFCA)
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association (KSFCA)
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association (KSFCA)
Although our name says sport fishing, conservation and education are the basis of the Kenosha Sport Fishing and Conservation Association (KSFCA). Conservation is our middle name. We are committed to continuing efforts of protecting and improving the environment through education and example, ensuring that the next generations sport anglers will have the same or better resources we now enjoy. Learn more here.
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association (KSFCA)
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association (KSFCA)
The Racine/Kenosha Chapter is blessed with many volunteers who share our mission that “No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town!”Whether it is spending time with us building beds, helping deliver and set up beds in kids houses, or donating money or bedding, we couldn’t do any of what we do. We have delivered almost 1200 beds in our area. That equates to 1200 kids how have a better shot at doing well in school and in life. We have been delivering beds since June 2018! Learn more here.
Pleasant Prairie History Museum
Pleasant Prairie Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit locally important archaeological, historical, and cultural materials and sites, and provide educational opportunities to promote an appreciation of Pleasant Prairie’s historical significance.
To learn more about them, please see their site here.
Village of Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together and offer person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. To learn more click here
Village of Pleasant Prairie Patrol Bureau Canine Unit
Sergeant Michael Algiers is the K-9 handler of “Chase”. Chase is considered a multi-purpose police dog that can assist in tracking people, lost children, people with dementia, and suspects attempting to evade officers. Chase can also perform drug searches and provide officer protection during escalated events.
Pleasant Prairie Police Department
This year in addition to our annual donation to the Pleasant Prairie Police Department we also made Mugs of Hugs for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Learn more here.