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Gift Options

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, serving Portage and Marquette Counties depends on the generosity of donors like you to continue to provide mentors for children. Your contribution stays right in your local community.

Here are just some of the ways you can donate:

Individual Support

Financial donations provide direct and immediate support, usually in the form of cash (via check or credit card). Donors generally qualify for tax deductions. Contact Dawn Cherek at 715-341-0661.

Pledges-Invest in our Kids

Pledges allow donors to make ongoing gifts over a period of months or years. Payment schedules are flexible. To arrange for quarterly or annual donations to be billed at regular intervals, contact Dawn Cherek at 715-341-0661.

In-Kind Donations

In lieu of a financial contribution, provide Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin serving Portage and Marquette Counties with donated services or goods such as printing, graphic design, pairs of tickets to events, etc. Contact Dawn Cherek at 715-341-0661.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers match their employee's gifts to charitable institutions. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the human resources or benefits office at your workplace for more information. Contact Dawn Cherek at 715-341-0661.

Fund Raising Events

If you care about kids and can spare a little time for fun, consider raising pledges or sponsoring one of our events. They include: Bowl For Kids' Sake and Taste of the Town.

Planned Gifts & Bequests

If you are considering making Big Brothers Big Sisters part of your trust, bequest, or endowment, please contact Dawn Cherek, Executive Director at 715-341-0661. A planned gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters ensures the continuation of our landmark mentoring programs and creates your own legacy of support. Planned giving also offers significant advantages including tax breaks and a potential income increase. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin is a member of Planned Giving for Portage County. For more information about Planned Giving for Portage County or for a list of upcoming local FREE estate planning seminars, visit www.plannedgivingportagecounty.org.