ONGOING PROJECTS
SUNDROP DAYZ
SunDrop Dayz kicks off our summer annually on the first weekend in June. Established by Shawano County Leadership Class of 2016, this charity event donates all proceeds to local non-profits organizations. There is no cost to attend the event; live entertainment and kidz activitiez are also admission free, thanks to our local business sponsors! Craft vendors, food, beer, and soda are for sale.
SAM'S CLOSET
SAM's Closet-a thrift store locate within SAM 25, 105 E. Richmond Street, Shawano. Sam's Closet is a clothing resale store, open to the public. The store is entirely volunteer-run allowing all proceeds to benefit SAM25 Emergency Homeless Shelter, Resource Center and future Community Health Clinic.
SHAWANO HAS HISTORY
The Shawano Has History Project highlights historic buildings and landmarks across Shawano with bronze plaques that share the stories of past businesses, owners, and community history. The project helps residents and visitors discover and appreciate the city’s rich historic heritage.
SAYPro
saYPro is a Young Professional group for ages 21-39 in the Shawano County Area who are engaged in a career, and exemplify strong morals and ethics, and strive for personal and career related growth; achieved by experience, education and positive relationships.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SHAWANO
Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day.
ANNUAL RECOVERY WALK
The Recovery Walk is a community event that raises awareness and support for individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges. The walk brings people together to celebrate recovery, honor those impacted by substance use, and connect community members with local recovery resources. Through education, community engagement, and fundraising, the event helps strengthen recovery support services across Shawano County.
HOMETOWN HEROS
Shawano’s Hometown Heroes is a community tribute project created through the Leadership Shawano County program. What began as a class initiative has grown into a lasting effort to honor local veterans and active-duty service members.
Each year, personalized banners are displayed along Main Street, celebrating the service and sacrifice of Shawano’s hometown heroes while bringing the community together in pride and remembrance.
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THE F.R.E.S.H. PROJECT
Using funding from an American Planning Association grant, the F.R.E.S.H. Project has:
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Built a coalition of over two dozen people representing native nations, county government, community groups, churches, farmers and interested individuals;
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Conducted a survey of more than 750 households and held six focus group listening sessions in Shawano County to better understand the challenges of having access to good food;
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Created a series of recommendations that will make a positive impact on food security for all our area’s residents.
SAFPARC
Shawano Area Food Pantry and Resource Center is a non-profit organization that is joined by local churches and other non-profit organizations to provide food and other resources to those in need in our community.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
SHAWANO COUNTY
Youth Leadership Shawano County is a program of Leadership Shawano County that empowers high school students to grow as leaders, build confidence, and engage with their community. Through hands-on experiences, local connections, and service projects, students develop the skills and awareness needed to make a positive impact in Shawano County.