by MAKE IT SOAR | Jun 11, 2015 | What's Happening
For Immediate Release:
On Wednesday, June 10th, SOAR Fox Cities was fortunate enough to win the 2015 Exemplary Marketing and/or Performance Award, Small Employer Category from the Fox Cities Chamber! In the past year, SOAR has gone through major changes; including changing the agency name, and revealing a new logo in March of 2015. SOAR is very excited to win this award. SOAR would like to thank all of the individuals, groups, and businesses that have worked to help SOAR reach new heights in 2014-2015. SOAR would also like to extend special gratitude to the Fox Cities Chamber for recognizing SOAR’s efforts in marketing and performance.
by MAKE IT SOAR | May 21, 2015 | What's Happening
For Immediate Release:
Special congratulations to SOAR’s Executive Director, Sonia Barham for graduating from the 3rd SILE cohort. The Social Innovation Leadership Experience (SILE) teaches local executives about leading towards solving social problems, instead of just managing them. Developed by Midwest Social Innovation, and funded by the J.J. Keller Foundation and the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs; 14 local non-profit leaders completed this third facilitation of SILE. Throughout the 9 month program, directors gathered on a monthly basis to to study social innovation, visit sites of successful initiatives, and listen to presentations by experts in the field from across the nation. On May 19th, the cohort celebrated a “culminating experience” where each director was honored for finishing their journey in the program. With this training in hand, watch out for new innovative programming coming from SOAR Fox Cities in the future.
by MAKE IT SOAR | May 13, 2015 | What's Happening
On Thursday, May 14th, at 10:30 a.m., many local small businesses, advocates, and county leaders will discuss the economic impact and job loss associated with the proposed State Budget at a Press Event at Empowerment Living Services in Neenah, Wisconsin. Attendees from small businesses will be concerned that the proposed elimination of the IRIS program, will take them out of business. CEO’s from Empowerment Living Services and Community Care Connections will be there to share their concerns regarding the future of their business. The County Executive’s from Outagamie County and Portage County will also be there to “local economic data related to the long-term care industry” (Pugh). If you have questions regarding this press event, please contact Lisa Pugh at 906-469-9385.
by MAKE IT SOAR | Apr 30, 2015 | Monthly Activities
August 10-13th, 2015 (M – TH)
Town of Menasha Community Center
1000 Valley Rd. Menasha, WI 54952
Registration Fee: $100
Ages: 6-16
1st 20 to sign up – will then move to a waitlist
Registration Deadline: July 9th, 2015
BEFORE KAMP:
- Participant Information form must be turned in by August 1st, 2015
- Release of Liability with photo and pick up info.
- Payment has to be received prior to the start of Kamp. Please go to our homepage and click on the DONATE button to make a payment.
Daily Themes
Monday – Space is The Place
Tuesday – Buggin Out
Wednesday – Hawaiian Hullabaloo
Thursday – Game Show Mania
Food
Morning and Afternoon snack provided
Lunch Provided
Meds
If your son/daughter needs medication during this time, please put the medication in a ziplock bag labeled with their name and dispensing time. If there are specific directions (ex: take with food). Please include those with any information that is turned in prior to camp.
Sunscreen:
SOAR staff will have sunscreen to apply when the Kamp goes outdoors. If your son/daughter has specific sunscreen needs, please provide this in a bag labeled with their name.
Change of Clothes
Please provide a change of clothes that can be kept at Kamp for the week as a precaution.
by MAKE IT SOAR | Apr 22, 2015 | What's Happening
During summer, the Neenah Parks & Recreations Department will be offering a “Water Safety/Swim Lesson Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum.” This will be available for children on the Autism Spectrum between the ages of 4-14. With parents participating in the program as well, it is meant to introduce children to water and teaches them to swim in deep water. Children will also learn important life-saving skills in water, without emphasis put on advanced swimming techniques. These lessons will be private (one instructor, one parent/guardian, one child). Parents or guardians must be in the pool with the child, and must be able to swim. Children will also not be able to use flotation devices. These lessons will be on Saturday Mornings from 11:00-11:45 a.m. in two sessions (6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18 and 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15). The fees are $100 for City of Neenah Residents and $110 for Non-Residents. Contact the Neenah Parks Department at 920.886.6060 or [email protected] for more information.
