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Working with The Arc of Fond du Lac

The Arc of Fond du Lac provides support and resources for individuals with varying physical and cognitive disabilities. They serve all populations, including youth, adults, and caregivers. They have multiple housing units where residents live. They also have a main center with drop-in (respite care) and day and evening program classes. The center is a […]

Extension’s Rent Smart

Extension’s Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing […]

Empowering our County Nonprofits with Extension

Nonprofits across Fond du Lac County are doing the critical work every day to build communities where everyone can thrive, but they are not immune from economic uncertainties. Like so many of us who live and work here, these organizations are being asked to do so much more with less. As uncertainty about federal funding […]

New Baby? We’ve got you covered!

Welcoming a new baby can be a big adjustment. Want quick tips and tricks grounded in research? Look no further. Just in Time Parenting now offers one-page newsletters for parents and caregivers with newborns to 4-month-old babies. You can read or listen to the audio recordings for each newsletter. The newsletters are available to read […]

Get Involved as a 4-H Project Leader

Are you looking for ways to get more involved in your community? Do you have a hobby, skill, or career that you would love to share with youth? Fond du Lac County is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the growing list of 4-H project leaders. A comprehensive project leader training program is being offered to […]

Addressing Local Health Issues through Learning Collaboratives

More than a year ago, a Fond du Lac team presented in Madison at Wisconsin’s very first “Community Health Shark Tank”. The community health shark tank, led by the Wisconsin Community Health Empowerment Fund, brought business leaders and public health leaders together to solve local health issues in ways using approaches from both disciplines. The […]

Nonprofit Fund Development Workshop

Join us on MARCH 26, 2025 for a Nonprofit Fund Development Workshop UW-Madison Division of Extension in Fond du Lac County is excited to partner with the Fond du Lac Area Foundation for a Nonprofit Financial Development Workshop on Wednesday, March 26. This workshop is designed to help your nonprofit develop the tools and strategies […]

The Stephenson Scholarship Fund of Fond du Lac

The purpose of The Stephenson Scholarship Fund of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is to assist students of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in attaining or completing an education at any one of the University of Wisconsin campuses. All residents of Fond du Lac County are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded to students who […]

Providing life skills to individuals with disabilities.

The Arc of Fond du Lac provides support and resources for individuals with varying physical and cognitive disabilities. They serve all populations, including youth, adults, and caregivers. They have multiple housing units where residents live. They also have a main center with drop-in (respite care) and day and evening program classes. The center is a […]

Winter Leadership Camp – Leading in All Directions

Seven Fond du Lac County youth leaders were part of 40 youth from 8 different counties attending Winter Leadership camp. Over the course of the weekend Extension educators facilitated Leadership Summit- Hike your Leadership Trail from Nebraska Extension. Friday night youth arrived at Camp Spencer Lake in Waupaca. After checking in, youth had the opportunity […]

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