Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is a statewide organization which provides individuals with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and athletic competition. Individuals who are at 8 years old and are identified as having a intellectual disability are eligible for participation.
With seven Regional offices throughout the state, Special Olympics Wisconsin serves nearly 10,000 athletes in approximately 180 communities statewide. SOWI is one of the 52 state programs and one of more than 170 countries providing this opportunity to nearly 3.7 million athletes around the world. For more information, visit www.SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org.
Junior Achievement gives young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.
JA corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Thanks to a growing number of contributors, volunteers, and educators, over 150,000 Wisconsin students benefited from Junior Achievement last year! For more information, visit wisconsin.ja.org.
The Wisconsin Humane Society’s (WHS) mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness.
Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for 135 years. WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Racine County. As the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin, WHS offers the following specialized services:
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to being a positive and engaged member of the community.