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August 10, 2023
Green Bay – Five nonprofit initiatives serving adults aged 60 and older in Door County were recently awarded grants through The R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust, a fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.
The awards invest $67,737 into projects, primarily north of Sturgeon Bay, that aim to help older adults remain healthy and independent in their homes.
As of the most recent U.S. Census, individuals aged 65 and older comprise roughly a third of Door County’s year-round residents.
“Most people are aware that Door County is one of the older counties in Wisconsin,” Sam Perlman, deputy director and development manager at the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, said. “That is 100% what our project is all about – providing a good quality of life for our aging population.”
Grant recipients include:
Cycling Without Age Door County – transport and store trishaw bicycles in central locations throughout Door CountyDoor County Memorial Hospital Ministry Healthcare – expand dementia education in the Northern Door community and support continued evaluation and treatment of those coping with dementia while living independentlyDoor-Tran – support the organization’s volunteer transportation programs to provide free or low-cost transportation services Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society – help bring the SPARK! Program to Door CountyWashington Island Community Health Program – support the organization’s efforts to help older adults living on Washington Island remain in their homes and community safely and independently
Grants through the R. Bruce and Alyce S. Kopseker Trust has one grant cycle annually.
The next deadline for applications is May 16, 2024.
More information can be found at ggbcf.org/grantsprograms.
