Our founder’s philosophy of giving back to the communities in which we live continues to inspire us. Ruder Ware Cares offers employees a way to contribute to their community from the comfort and safety of their own desks. The firm collaborates with the United Ways in Brown County, Chippewa Valley, Marathon County, and South Wood & Adams County to provide kits to nonprofits and schools in need. By partnering with these local United Ways, we leverage their infrastructure and connections with local organizations to make a meaningful difference.
May 2024 Mental Health Kits
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Our employees rallied together to assemble over 450 mental health calm kits. These kits were distributed to local elementary schools and nonprofits serving kids. They’re like lifesavers for students – helping them feel supported. Counselors and social workers use these kits when working with students to help them develop their own mindfulness and de-escalation skills. We couldn’t have made this project happen without our collaboration with United Way of Marathon County, Brown County United Way, and United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties. Our kits were given to:
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June 2023 Literacy Kits
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We’re hopeful the 600 literacy kits our employees assembled and distributed before school let out are keeping more than a few kids busy. Brown County United Way, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, United Way of Marathon County, and the United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties were instrumental in getting these kits distributed in our respective communities. PBS Wisconsin‘s Education Team did not disappoint with ideas and insight on making the kits fun, yet educational. Kits were given to:
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December 2022 Mental Health Kits
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Our employees recently pulled together over 600 mental health calm kits that were distributed to area elementary and middle schools. These kits are a great way for students to feel supported and are used by counselors and social workers when working with students to build their own mindfulness and de-escalation skills. We couldn’t have made this project happen without the efforts of United Way of Marathon County, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, and Brown County United Way. Our kits were given to students at:
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May 2022 Literacy Kits
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Our employees (and a few of their family members) assembled 600 literacy kits that benefited area schools and agencies in need. It was done with the assistance of Brown County United Way, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley, and the United Way of Marathon County and with the valuable insight and assistance provided by PBS Wisconsin‘s Education Team. Our kits were given to:
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December 2021 Meal Kits
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Employees created 430 meal kits that were distributed to Zoro’s Locker (food pantry), Freedom House, and Feed my People, with the help of local United Ways. |
September 2021 Personal Hygiene Kits
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Ruder Ware employees assembled personal care kits containing hygiene products for kids, families, the elderly, and anyone else in need. Recipient organizations/agencies included: Meals on Wheels, Faith in Action, ADRC, warming centers, reentry service centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, community clinics, domestic abuse shelters, the Hmong American/Asian American Centers, and The Salvation Army. |
March 2021: Literacy Kits
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Thanks to our industrious employees, over 600 literacy kits were distributed to schools and agencies with the greatest need in honor of Reach Out and Read Day, including:
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