Huelsmann Foundation

$50,000/YEAR FOR 5 YEARS: FOR MOUNT TELEMARK VILLAGE PROJECT SUPPORT

$15,000 TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER AND $20,000 TO REVITALIZE ITS UNDERUTILIZED TERRACE. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING AND FUNCTIONAL OUTDOOR SPACE WITH COMFORTABLE SEATING, ATTRACTIVE PLANTERS, AND FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE DIVERSE COMMUNITY NEEDS.

BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IS SEEKING SUPPORT TO ENCLOSE AN AREA IN THE RECENTLY ENHANCED HUELSMANN STUDENT COMMONS, MADE POSSIBLE BY THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION, TO CREATE A MULTIFUNCTIONAL QUIET SPACE ENCLOSURE. THIS NEW SPACE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A QUIET, DISTRACTION- FREE AREA FOR STUDY AND COLLABORATION WHILE OFFERING FACULTY AND STAFF A MUCH-NEEDED MEETING SPACE.

IN 2024. THRIVE EXPANDED ITS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AREA TO INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY LIVING NORTH OF HIGHWAY 96. BECAUSE OF THIS EXPANSION. THRIVE ANTICIPATES SERVING MORE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM IN 2025. AND PER RECENT DATA. IT IS LIKELY THE MAJORITY OF NEW PEOPLE SERVED THROUGH THRIVE WILL REQUIRE SUBSIDIZED OR FREE MEMBERSHIP. A $15,000 GIFT FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION WILL HELP TO OFFSET MEMBERSHIP COSTS FOR 30 NEW OR EXISTING MEMBERS WHO QUALIFY UNDER OUR SLIDING FEE SCALE FOR FREE OR REDUCED MEMBERSHIP FEES.

DONATION TO ASSIST IN UPGRADING OUR LIBRARY, GRASS AREA, AND FURMSH OUR SCHOOL/TECHNOLOGY LAB. THIS FUNDING WOULD UPDATE OUR WELL USED LIBRARY AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA. OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS NEW SPACES THAT NEED TO BE FURNISHED, SUCH AS THE OFFICE, CLASSROOMS, AND OUR TECHNOLOGY LAB. THIS GRANT WOULD ALSO EASE FINANCIAL CONCERNS OF HAVING TO BALANCE THIS LARGE EXPENSE WHILE CONSIDERING RISING COSTS OF TEACHER SALARIES, SUPPLIES, HEALTHCARE, INFLATION, AND OTHER NEEDS FOR EDUCATION.

BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SEEKS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE AUDIO EXPERIENCE OF OUR FACILITY WITH A CAMPUS-WIDE SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE. AS PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS GROW AT BISHOP MANOGUE, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO FOSTERING TALENT AND PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE. BY UPGRADING THE 20-YEAR OLD SOUND SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS, WE HOPE TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL MATCH THE EVER-GROWING TALENT OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY; THIS EQUIPMENT UPGRADE WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL, LITURGICAL, AND CO-CURRICULAR AUDIO NEEDS.

MOUNT TELEMARK VILLAGE PROJECT SUPPORT

SOUTHERN OUTREACH TRAIL VENUE

GRANT FOCUSES ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND INCLUDE A HOMELIKE GATHERING SPACE, RESTROOMS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING WILL PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY AMENITIES TO SUPPORT A POSITIVE EXPERIANCE FROM OUTDOOR RECREATION AND OFFER INDOOR SPACE.

$15K TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER AND $20K FOR STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SCULPTURE TERRACE SITE PREPARATION; AN AREA WITH STONE SCULPTURES IN TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD HUELSMANN.

PROJECT SUPPORT: TO INSTALL A FULL SOLAR ARRAY SYSTEM TO FULLY PRODUCE ENOUGH ENERGY TO COVER ALL ELECTRIC COSTS FOR THE BUILDING AND FACILITIES. WITH THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT, THE ENERGY COST SAVINGS COULD BE RE-ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND/OR UPGRADES TO THE FACILITIES.

FOR FOUNDATIONAL READING AND DYSLEXIA SUPPORT. REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STILLWATER TEACHERS IN THE LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS OF READING AND SPELLING (LETRS), AN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, DYSLEXIA, AND RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING READING. THESE EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AROUND EFFECTIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND DYSLEXIA AWARENESS.

$7,500 TO ENHANCE AND GROW THE DESIGN & MAKE PROGRAM AT THE TWO STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS ALONG WITH $4,500 FOR THE SYNERGY PROJECT, A YOUTH-LED PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS, CONNECTSM AND SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH HANDS-ON TECH EXPLORATION AND DESIGN DRIVEN INNOVATION.

THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD PROGRAM: WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL OF 2022 AS AN EVOLUTION OF THE EXISTING CHORE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SET OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDING DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, RESOURCES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE GOALS OF THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD ARE TO ENSURE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY CAN MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHT OF CHOICE, AGE IN PLACE, AND CONTINUE TO LEAD MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES.

THIS APPLICATION OUTLINES AN ADDITIONAL REQUEST OF $125,000 TO FUND NEW SOLID WOOD PEWS WITH PADDED KNEELERS, AS PART OF THE ST. MARY'S RENOVATION PROJECT. THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION GENEROUSLY FUNDED AT THE $250,000 LEVEL LAST YEAR. THE RATIONALE FOR THIS REQUEST IS BASED ON UNFORESEEN COSTS IN THE DISCOVERY PHASE WITH CONTRACTORS INSPECTING AND BIDDING ON THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED.SINCE THE LAST UPDATE TO THE FOUNDATION, THERE ARE NEW STRUCTURAL NEEDS THAT REQUIRE REINFORCEMENT OF THE FLOOR, REGARDLESS OF WHAT MATERIALS WE DECIDE TO USE. ALSO, THE INITIAL PLAN WAS TO KEEP AND REFINISH THE EXISTING PEWS. HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT SOLID WOOD, BUT RATHER VENEER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE FOR US TO PURCHASE NEW SOLID WOOD PEWS. THE TOTAL COST OF FOR NEW SOLID WOOD PEWS WITH PADDED KNEELERS IS $125,000.

SEEKS FUNDING TO UPDATE AND UPGRADE THE PHYSICAL LEARNING SPACE DEDICATED TO THE KNOWLEDGE CENTER/MULTIFUNCTIONAL STUDENT COMMONS SPACE. THE INTENTION FOR THIS SPACE IS TO BE THE MOST STUDENT-FRIENDLY SPACE ON CAMPUS, EQUIPPED WITH COLLABORATIVE FURNITURE, CHARGING STATIONS AND MORE. THE ENHANCED SPACE WILL PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO DELVE INTO AND EXPLORE THEIR ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS.

PROJECT SUPPORT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF THE SCHOOL. NEW CONSTRUCTION: WILL PROVIDE DEDICATED CLASSROOM SPACE FOR MUSIC, ART, ADVANCED MATHEMATICS, AND SPANISH. THE NEW MULTIPURPOSE SPACE WILL BE USED AS A COOMBINATION GYM/AUDITORIUM/LUNCHROOM.

NEW REQUEST IS FOR THE BIRKIE OUTREACH SOUTHERN TRAIL VENUE. FOCUS WILL BE YOUTHS FROM NW WISCONSIN AND CHILDREN FROM LA COURTE OREILLES NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION.

ADDITIONAL GRANT REQUEST BEYOND THE $15,000 (GRANT #1) FOR 2021. NEW REQUEST IS FOR THE BIRKIE OUTREACH SOUTHERN TRAIL VENUE. FOCUS WILL BE YOUTHS FROM NW WISCONSIN AND CHILDREN FROM LA COURTE OREILLES NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION.

GRANT FOCUSES ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND INCLUDE A HOMELIKE GATHERING SPACE, RESTROOMS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING WILL PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY AMENITIES TO SUPPORT A POSITIVE EXPERIANCE FROM OUTDOOR RECREATION AND OFFER INDOOR SPACE.

$15,000 TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER (OR "FOR THE LOVE OF THE LIBRARY" VIRTUAL EVENT IF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE STILL IN PLACE) AND $20,000 FOR MASONRY REPAIRS TO MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC STILLWATER LIBRARY

$15K TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER (OR "FOR THE LOVE OF THE LIBRARY" VIRTUAL EVENT IF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE STILL IN PLACE) AND $20K FOR STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY'S UPGRADE OF THE LIBRARY SIGNAGE

PROGRAM/TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR UPGRADING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR LITTLE FLOWER'S TEACHERS. WILL REPLACE TEN YEAR OLD COMPUTERS WITH 16 NEW COMPUTER DEVICES.

FOR FOUNDATIONAL READING AND DYSLEXIA SUPPORT. REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STILLWATER TEACHERS IN THE LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS OF READING AND SPELLING (LETRS), AN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, DYSLEXIA, AND RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING READING. THESE EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AROUND EFFECTIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND DYSLEXIA AWARENESS.

PHASE II REQUEST FOR WINDOW & DOOR RESTORATION TO MEET FIRE CODE.

MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR KORTELOPET STADIUM; SPACE & GATEWAY FOR KID'S OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

SUPPORT FOR STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL: $8,000 FOR STEM DESIGN & BUILD PROGRAM AT OAK-LAND AND STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND $4,000 FOR DAVINCI EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND (FOR NEW/UNKNOWN DEMAND OF COVID-19 ABD DISTANCE LEARNING NEEDS .

PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR DUNROVIN'S LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AT DUNROVIN (LEAD) YOUTH PROGRAMS: 1) SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP. 2) LEAD ENCOUNTERS/LEAD TRAINING. 3) DLITE (DUNROVIN INTENSE LEADERSHIP TRAINING EXPERIENCE.

PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEANS' RESPONSIBILITY DISTANCED DEMENTIA EMPOWERMENT AND CAREGIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM.

THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD PROGRAM: WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL OF 2022 AS AN EVOLUTION OF THE EXISTING CHORE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SET OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDING DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, RESOURCES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE GOALS OF THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD ARE TO ENSURE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY CAN MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHT OF CHOICE, AGE IN PLACE, AND CONTINUE TO LEAD MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES.

TO ENHACE AND GROW THE DESIGN & MAKE PROGRAM AT THE TWO STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS

CHORE SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO IN-HOME CHORE SERVICES AND ROUND TRIP, PERSONALIZED TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THEMSELVES.

SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY THERAPY FOR THE STILLWATER AREA. WILL SERVE CLIENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE ST CRIOX VALLEY BY PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY THAT ACCELERATES RECOVERY OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS.

SUPPORT FOR ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION FOR K-12 IN ST. CROIX VALLEY

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATURE EXPLORATION AND SCIENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY. EXTERNAL FUNDING KEEPS PROGRAMMING FREE OR LOW COST TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL.

FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWENTY-THREE (23) SEVERELY OUTDATED SMART BOARDS LOCATED IN EACH OF THE CLASSROOMS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SMARTBOARDS BE REPLACED EVERY 3-4 YEARS AND OUR CURRENT SMARTBOARDS WERE PURCHASED IN 2011/2012 MAKING THEM ALMOST 10 YEARS OLD.

FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS TO ST. MARY'S CHURCH BUILT IN 1884. REPAIRS INCLUDE PAINTING, CARPET AND INSTALLATION AND PEW REFINISHING. ALSO INCLUDES REMODELING OF THE CHURCH'S NAVE.

SEEKS FUNDING TO UPDATE AND UPGRADE THE PHYSICAL LEARNING SPACE DED1CATCD TO THE INTEGRATED LEARNING CENTER (ILC). THE GOAL IS TO CREATE A HOSPITABLE AND COHESIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS FACING LEARNING CHALLENGES CAN THRIVE BY UPDATING CURRENT IN-ROOM TECHNOLOGY, RECONFIGURING SPACE, AND UPGRADING FURNITURE.

GRANT FOCUSES ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND INCLUDE A HOMELIKE GATHERING SPACE, RESTROOMS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. THE TRAIHEAD BUILDING WILL PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY AMENITIES TO SUPPORT A POSITIVE EXPERIANCE FROM OUTDOOR RECREATION AND OFFER INDOOR SPACE.

NEW REQUEST IS FOR THE BIRKIE OUTREACH SOUTHERN TRAIL VENUE. FOCUS WILL BE YOUTHS FROM NW WISCONSIN AND CHILDREN FROM LA COURTE OREILLES NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION.

$15K TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER (OR "FOR THE LOVE OF THE LIBRARY" VIRTUAL EVENT IF COVID-19 RESTRKTFONS ARE ST ILL IN PLACE) AND $20K FOR STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY TERRANCE IMPROVEMENT FUND.

FOR FOUNDATIONAL READING AND DYSLEXIA SUPPORT. REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STILLWATER TEACHERS IN THE LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS OF READING AND SPELLING (LETRS), AN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, DYSLEXIA, AND RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING READING. THESE EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AROUND EFFECTIVE LITERACY LNSTRUCTION AND DYSLEXIA AWARENESS.

MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR KORTELOPET STADIUM; SPACE & GATEWAY FOR KID'S OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

GRANT REQUEST IS FOR TWO PROJECTS: 1) $6,000 TO ENHACE AND GROW THE DESIGN & MAKE PROGRAM AT THE TWO STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS 2) $4,000 FOR UPGRADING THREE GREEN ROOMS AT THE STILLWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

TO HELP FULFILL ITS MISSION TO REDUCE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVMENT GAP AND IMPROVE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. THROUGH ITS INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, ACES PROVIDES MATH AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATURE EXPLORATION AND SCIENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY. EXTERNAL FUNDING KEEPS PROGRAMMING FREE OR LOW COST TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL.