Platteville Optimist Club

Kimberly Jacobson, Program Director at Family Promise of Grant County, accepts a $1,000 check from Platteville Optimist Club President, Terri Ellis. Family Promise's mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community based response. Their vision is a community in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. They provide shelter, meals, and support services to homeless families i

L-R: Lisa Sanger, Grant County Social Services, Services Support Specialist andTerri Ellis, Optimist Club President Lisa Sanger from the Grant County Social Services accepted a $500 check from the Platteville Optimist Club for the Grant County Volunteer Mentor Program. Grant County Social Services and the Volunteer Mentor Program stive to recruit volunteers to mentor, teach, and support the youth of Grant County. This organization was formerly known as the Big Buddy Progra

L-R: Optimist Club President Terri Ellis presents a check to Kira Reyna from Family Advocates Kira Reyna accepted a $1,000 check on behalf of Family Advocates. Kira expressed their sincere appreciation for the funds which will be used for summer camps and special experiences for the children Family Advocates' serves. In past years, these experiences have included trips to a waterpark, zoo, escape rooms, jump parks and cookouts at a park. They're excited to continue offeri

L-R: Paul Budden, Platteville Fire Department with Optimist Club President Terri Ellis On behalf of the Platteville Fire Department and the New Fire Facility Fundraising Committee, Paul Budden accepted a $3,000 check from the Platteville Optimist Club. The Optimist Club committed to a $5,000 pledge for the new fire station in 2024 and they have now fulfilled their pledge. Paul reported on the progress being made with the new station. Those that drive by the new facility c