The Women’s Fund of Door County distributed nearly $50,000 in funding through its Spring Community Grants program.
Recipients include:
• Active Senior Options, Do Good Door County: Home for Life Door County
This grant will help fund home modifications through providing home safety education, in-home assessments, and financial assistance for critical accessibility modifications so older adults, especially older women, can safely age in place with dignity and confidence.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region: STEAM for Girls of the Future 2026
STEAM for Girls of the Future program will engage girls in circuitry and electronics projects that build confidence, problem-solving skills, and interest in STEM careers while introducing participants to women role models in engineering and technology.
• Door County Medical Center Foundation: Door County Medical Center Birthing Center Program
Funding for the Birthing Center Program will provide donor milk, breastfeeding support tools, bassinets, car seats, and other essential baby care items to help newborns and families get off to a safe and healthy start.
• Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes: Establishing Equity in the Door County Girl Scout Leadership Experience
This project will provide financial assistance and leadership programming for Door County girls and volunteers, ensuring more families can access the Girl Scout Leadership Experience regardless of income barriers.
• HELP of Door County Inc.: Ensuring No Survivor is Left Behind
Following the closure of Door County’s Sexual Assault Resource Center, HELP is stepping up to fill this community need. Funding will help the organization transition into a fully operational dual agency serving survivors of both domestic violence and sexual assault by funding staff training, prevention education curriculum, and outreach resources for the community.
• Open Door Pride: 10th Annual Pride Festival/Month Celebration
Funding for the 10th Annual Pride Festival and Pride Month activities will support community-building events, educational exhibits, artistic programming, and outreach efforts that create a more welcoming and affirming community for all.
• Washington Island Child Care (WICC): Increased Access to Quality Care and Education
This project will support staffing, professional development, and curriculum planning so the center can expand access to affordable childcare and early learning opportunities for island families and working parent
