Every hour, a child in Wisconsin is born into poverty. The Children's Defense Fund reports that 14% of Wisconsin's children are poor and 6.4% are without health insurance. Only 55% of eligible children receive food stamps. The statistics are staggering and on the rise.
These economic times impact everyone, but particularly those already struggling. The Basic Needs Fund will be a source of comfort and opportunity for non-profit organizations waging the fight against poverty throughout Green Lake County.
We are all here to be part of the solution. On July 20, 2009, Magnum Products LLC hosted the Tee It Up 4 Basic Needs golf outing at the Mascoutin Golf Course in Berlin WI. The successful fundraising event raised $35,000, all of which will benefit those who stand to gain from grants that will be given from the Green Lake County Basic Needs Fund. Partners of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, will generously match the $35,000 with another $35,000, all dedicated for Green Lake County. Together we did it!