Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation Spring Grants

In early April Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation joined with other philanthropic businesses and announced a gift of $100,000 to United Way’s Dane County Covid-19 Emergency and Recovery Fund. That gift pushed them over the $1 M mark, providing food, shelter, security, counseling, and safety during the pandemic outbreak. Now it is making additional grants of $88,750 to 11 other non-profits which provide essential area services.  Among the May 2020, grant requests awarded are:

Big Brothers Big Sisters, $5,000 – food, meals and family services

Centro Hispano, $15,000 – special needs for low-resource families

DAIS, $10,000 – extra security and counseling services

Down Syndrome, $5,000 – classes for special distance learning

Goodman Center, $10,000 – diverse emergency services

Independent Living, $5,000 – Meals on Wheel and food for elderly

Madison Reading Project, $5,000 – distribution of books for kids

Madison Children’s Museum, $10,000 – Discovery Kits for in-home learning

Newbridge Senior Center, $8,750 – special needs during senior isolation

Second Harvest Food Bank, $5,000 – increase in free meals and deliveries

St. Vincent de Paul, $10,000 – meat purchases for a month

The Endres Foundation is also giving it’s annual sponsorship of $1,000 for a “Big” to BBBS, $15,000 in its partnership with Dane Arts, and a pledge payment to the new Madison Youth Arts Center which is set to open in spring of 2021.  Construction is going well, and the Children’s Theater and Madison Youth Choirs are eager to gather in their new space.. as well as many other youth-arts education entities.

A sincere “THANK YOU” goes out from the Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation for the diligent work done by area non-profits to make our world a better place, especially during this challenging pandemic period. We want you to know that we are sincerely grateful for your mission, your passion, and your diligence to improve the quality of life for so many people. If you know of any non-profit organizations that would benefit from our help, please let us know and pass this on to those non-profits. Grant applications can be found at www.endresmfg.com by following the foundation link. Anyone can contribute to the foundation and 100% of the funds are given back to the community.  The contact for making donations is also on the website.

Capitol Bank Receives Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Grant to Support COVID-19 Relief

For Immediate Release

Natalie Gregerson, Director of Marketing
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616

Capitol Bank Receives Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Grant to Support COVID-19 Relief

Madison, WI (May 12, 2020): Capitol Bank, through their partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), has received a $20,000 grant for the purpose of providing donations to organizations in the Madison area.

“An important part of being a community bank is our involvement at the local level. We are fortunate to receive this grant, allowing us to further our community support at a critical time,” said Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank.

An internal group of employees, the “Capitol Cares Committee” determines each year how Capitol Bank’s donation budget will be dispersed in the community. In addition to the $20,000 grant, Capitol Bank is contributing an additional $5,000 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief in Dane County. The organizations chosen to receive a portion of the $25,000 include: Badger Prairie Needs Network, Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Lussier Community Education Center, Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM), Porchlight, Second Harvest Foodbank, United Way of Dane County and UW Health COVID-19 Response Fund.

“While every non-profit is feeling the impact of COVID-19, the committee focused on basic needs and some of the organizations that could be the most impactful to fulfill those needs in our community right now,” said Ami Myrland, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Capitol Bank.

About the Grant Program: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is offering a COVID-19 Relief Program which includes grants to support member institutions and the communities they serve in Illinois and Wisconsin that have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information visit fhlbc.com.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated since 1995, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in the Dane County area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC.

COVID-19 Response Team reaches out to higher-risk health insurance members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli, Director of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

COVID-19 Response Team reaches out to higher-risk health insurance members

MADISON, Wis.—May 12, 2020—In response to the coronavirus pandemic, WPS Health Insurance/Arise Health Plan is checking on higher-risk members with phone calls from a COVID-19 Response Team.

The need for virtual check-ins became evident as health care providers were canceling scheduled appointments and elective surgeries in the early stages of the pandemic. The WPS/Arise team of three Registered Nurses/Integrated Care Managers helps to promote good outcomes even when routine care is temporarily interrupted.

“On April 21, we made our first call for the COVID-19 project. Now, we are over 500 calls to our members and still growing every day,” says Kim Alton. “The calls have been very well received. Most members are grateful for talking with a Registered Nurse from their insurance company. The discussions have been educational and supportive for our members during these difficult times. They have expressed appreciation for our outreach and the care and concern that WPS/Arise has for them.”

The nurses are educating members about telehealth options and home delivery of medications.

“Many members are very interested in hearing about the Teladoc® benefit and appreciate the offer to assist them with setting up an account,” says Tracey Bishop. “We have provided education on Express Scripts home delivery service to allow easier access to their medication and give them one less thing to think about.

Members also are encouraged to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for physical distancing, hand washing, and refraining from touching their faces. The nurses also ask whether the members have access to masks.

“The overwhelming response when talking with members is that they are truly appreciative when knowing that there are RN Case Managers working at WPS/Arise who care about them and their families and that we will be here for them in the future,” says Debra Hartwig.

Meet the nurses on the COVID-19 Response Team:

Kim Alton—RN, BSN, Integrated Care Manager. Her nursing experience has been in long-term care as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse, and then 10 years as a Registered Nurse in the cardiac unit in a Madison hospital. She has been with WPS for five years, including three years in case management.

Tracey Bishop—RN, BSN, BSW, Integrated Care Manager. She has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years with experience in pediatrics, emergency care, and medical/surgical care. She also has been an RN coordinator for a non-profit for children with special needs and health care needs, and an RN Case Manager for family care. She has been with WPS for three years, including 2½ years in case management.

Debra Hartwig—RN, CCM, Integrated Care Manager. She has been a Registered Nurse for 25 years, including 20 years in long-term care and rehabilitation. Roles included Clinical Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Nursing. She has been at WPS for five years, including three years in case management.

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin Safely Re-opens Donation Centers

David Johnson
Communications Coordinator
djohnson@goodwillscwi.org
608-438-7775

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin Safely Re-opens Donation Centers

Madison, WI – Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin safely re-opened donation centers following the recent order allowing for additional businesses to offer curbside services. 

Goodwill SCWI is operating with limited donation center hours, 10am to 6pm daily. For the safety of customers and staff, Goodwill SCWI offers touchless donation options. Customers may remain in their vehicle or place donations in designated containers for staff to retrieve.

To further serve our communities, Goodwill SCWI will also accept food donations at all donation centers. Each Goodwill SCWI location partners with a local food pantry and will deliver food donations, minimizing the stops made by generous donors during essential trips out. 

Goodwill SCWI retail stores remain closed until further notice.

For location information and donation guidelines, please visit goodwillscwi.org.

About Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

Goodwill SCWI is a local nonprofit operating 12 stores in the South Central region. The stores exist as the economic engine for Goodwill’s mission services, providing career guidance, supported employment and residential services to people with disabilities, mental health concerns and other barriers to employment and independent living.

NCG Hotels offers special caregiver and essential worker rates at all of their hotels

North Central Group (NCG) Hotels, a local, family-owned company is offering special rates for all caregivers and essential workers through the Marriott Community Caregiver and Heart of Hilton rates. www.ncghotels.com/caregiverrate

As you all extend your services to help those in need during these challenging times, let our hotels be a safe place for you to rest and recover. Our hotels take great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. We continue to stay informed and follow all measures given to us by the Marriott & Hilton brands, the CDC, and WHO.

Our hotels are in close proximity to several essential services such as grocery stores, restaurants offering take-out or delivery options, banks, and pharmacies. We are here to help any way we possibly can. We also have hotels in the Milwaukee area, Phoenix area, Minneapolis, Fort Collins, and Rockford if your travels need to take you elsewhere, or you have family in those areas that need accommodations.

Thank you for staying with NCG Hotels!