2019 Council scholarship recipient, Mia Zutter, is a junior at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to chat about her future goals, her move off campus and how resilience has played a role throughout her… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Mia Zutter
Board members contributed to the Big Share to provide a match during the afternoon. On Tuesday, March 3, the Council participated in an online day of giving called The Big Share. This day of donations is presented by Community Shares of Wisconsin, a membership organization… Continue Reading The Big Share Recap and Thank You
The Council welcomes Kathleen Callen as the newest Program Associate. She will manage event sign-ups and logistics, keep the Council’s website up to date, and may talk with store customers and clients on the phone while working the front desk. “I am super excited to… Continue Reading Meet Kathleen Callen, the Council’s Newest Program Associate
After 35 years of service on the Council board of directors, Kathleen Brockman announced she is resigning to attend to her health. “I have enjoyed the many years of serving on the Council and will miss that part of my life,” says Kathy. “Thank you… Continue Reading Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Brockman
2019 Council scholarship recipient, Hunter Lemerond, is finishing her senior year at UW-La Crosse. The Management and Marketing major is applying her degree toward a career in human resources. She recently sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to discuss her decision to pursue an… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Hunter Lemerond
This year, the U.S. Census Bureau will count every one living in the United States. Data gathered through this count will influence issues pertaining to the BVI community, such as funding for Medicaid and public transit dollars available. The 2020 census has been made accessible… Continue Reading Reminder: Take the 2020 Census
Experiential dining events have been popular in cities around the world for several years. If you have been trying to get tickets to one of the Council’s popular Dining in the Dark events, now is your chance. A multi-course dinner takes place in Fitchburg on… Continue Reading Join Us for the First Dining in the Dark of 2020
It is truly an honor to be named in someone’s will. It is a privilege the Council acknowledges with deep gratitude. In 2019, the Council received more than $300,000 in bequests from generous donors who cared deeply about providing services and resources for people who… Continue Reading Your Legacy is the Council’s Future
For 12 years, Judy Lehman provided classroom aid for students with disabilities in the Watertown Unified School District. In May 2019, the Council honored her impact on the lives of students who are blind or visually impaired with a Community Volunteer Excellence Award. She retired… Continue Reading Judy Lehman Recognized with a 2019 Council Excellence Award
Chamomile Harrison, formerly known as John Harrison, is a 2019 Council scholarship recipient. The junior at UW-Whitewater is studying creative writing and psychology with a minor in social work, and has a career goal to work in advocacy. She sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Chamomile Harrison