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Going for Gold!

Going for Gold!

"So what's the difference between SOAR Special Olympics and Special Olympics Wisconsin?" If you've ever asked this question, you're not alone. We actually get it a lot! Here's the short answer: Special Olympics Wisconsin is essentially the governing body of all...

The Future is Looking Bright!

The Future is Looking Bright!

It's Back to School Season, did you know that SOAR offers programs for youth both during school and after school? Many of our youth programs include students with and without disabilities, providing safe environments that foster understanding and acceptance among all...

STRONG Summer: Staying fit with SOAR!

STRONG Summer: Staying fit with SOAR!

    Hustle for that muscle   This summer SOAR participants worked hard and played hard with special programs for healthy living and active lifestyles. This year we have been focusing on expanding fitness opportunities for our participants, and this summer...

32nd Annual Golf Outing Success!

WOW WOW WOW!! Where do we even begin?? On Monday, July 17th, we hosted our 32nd Annual Golf Outing, and we exceeded all of our goals! We smashed ALL of our previous golf outing records, from our outstanding 119 golfers who filled the course, to the amazing...

NEW Youth Clubhouse!

Thank you to the The Real Estate Group Foundation Fund (TREG Foundation) within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley for their $750 grant in support of SOAR Youth Programs! In order to support the growing Youth Programs at SOAR Fox Cities, we remodeled space in...

The Best Summer Ever!!

Thank you to the Dora Hansen Charitable Trust for their $3,000 grant in support of the SOAR Thru Summer Youth Program! SOAR Fox Cities is launching a BRAND NEW summer program this year for middle and high school age youth with differing abilities! Through this one of...

Supporting Friendship!

Thank you to the Helen Thom Roemer Fund for their $2,500 grant in support of SOAR Fox Cities’ Youth Program! SOAR works towards inclusion, and that starts with our Youth. Our programs for elementary, middle, and high school students with and without disabilities teach...

Supporting our Youth!

Thank you to US Bank for their $2,000 grant in support of SOAR Fox Cities’ Youth Programs! SOAR Fox Cities Youth Programs engage youth with and without disabilities in problem-solving, team-building activities that teach skills, build relationships, and foster values...

Innovation in Adversity: Unforeseen Challenges, Unforeseen Opportunities.

When the clock counted down on New Years, no one could have anticipated what this year would bring. We have all been presented with challenges and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that being said, these challenges created opportunities for SOAR to be...