About Us
Laying foundations today for a brigther tomorrow
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Foundations For Living is dedicated to providing emergency, supportive and transitional services.
We serve all who live in the Waupaca area community and surrounding areas who need help on the road to self sufficiency. We ensure that all who enter our doors will be treated with compassion, respect and without judgment
Whether it is a stay in our warming shelter or courses on personal finance, Foundations for Living is committed to the well being of our community. We can’t wait to meet our neighbors!
MISSION: To empower people to become independent and self-sufficient by providing faith based advocacy, education, emotional support and resources.
Crisis Center
We connect neighbors experiencing financial difficulty to resources to help make ends meet. Consultations available at the Foundation For Living Offices.
By appointment only: Tuesday through Friday. 9am – 4pm
Thrift Store
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Warming Center
Open November 1st through April 30th, our warming center is available to neighbors without a warm and secure place to sleep between the hours of 7PM and 7AM
For more information please call Foundations For Living, 715-942-2725
Executive Team
Our Board of Directors
Robin Madson
Board President / Chair
Rand Swenson
Vice Chair
Deb Schmidt
Board Secretary
Richard Vanman
Treasurer
Jim McCarthy
Board Member
Foundations For Living Volunteer Army
Foundations for Living has an amazing army of volunteers who make the orginziation go round. From the thrift store, warming center, food distrobutions and beyond, they go the distance and get the job done!
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community and national leaders with expertise in a wide range of areas, including training, advocacy, education, finance, law, fund development, and business management. The Board meets monthly (and twice in person annually). It is responsible for taking care of the strategic and financial health of the organization on an ongoing basis. Board terms are two years for executive directors, and three years for other members. Officers are elected annually
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