The Foundation equips community change leaders with the tools they need to build strong families and thriving communities. We foster transformative change by supporting local organizations in learning, growing, collaborating and moving their missions further.

our Values

INSPIRE BOLD GOALS. THINK BIG.

We challenge the boundaries of “what’s possible.” We are a catalyst for transformative change that eliminates the root cause barriers to wellbeing.

BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR RESULTS.

We achieve measurable impact by targeting resources where the need is greatest. Our work is fueled by data, which informs decisions, measures progress, and illuminates the needs of the community.

BUILD CAPACITY.

We equip changemakers with the tools they need to create lasting change. We listen and act with community, empowering the voices of those with lived experience.

Champion COLLABORATORS.

We cultivate a network of partners who advance equity by learning together, aligning resources and integrating actions to improve the wellbeing of children and families.

our Impact

We are proud to partner with local, state and national co-investors

to drive regional transformation. We have invested more than $51.1M dollars since our inception and mobilized over $50.6M in local and external partner investments, aligned to shared community goals.

40 new for-rent twin homes in Juneau and Lowell
$9.5M raised for Live Local Development Fund to attract housing to Jefferson County
Funded Habitat for Humanity projects in Fort Atkinson, Watertown

532 new child care slots added to our region
7 centers received start-up coaching and capital expansion grants
26 new child care teachers earned required credentials

Youth crisis stabilization facility provides needed mental health care close to home
Emergency mental health intake professional added to Watertown Police Department staff
Mental health counseling services available at the Collective

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A Bold Investment in Community

Our biggest and boldest investment yet, the Collective campus furthers our mission and addresses key community needs including childcare and housing.

Model Pre-K Classrooms

Our Pyramid Model investment helps pre-K children develop the social-emotional skills (like communication and problem solving) essential for success in school.

Live Local Housing Fund

We are the $2M lead anchor investor for Thrive Economic Development’s fund to promote housing development in Jefferson County.

Partnership with Madison College

Madison College offers free early childhood classes–and a scholarship pathway to an associates or bachelor’s degree–at their Watertown campus.

New Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility

Our partnership with Jefferson County Human Services will add a much-needed youth crisis stabilization facility. With fewer than 30 such spots available in the entire state of Wisconsin, this facility fills a critical gap in mental health care for area youth.

Building Strong Families and Thriving Communities