Prevail Bank Awards $109,945 in Charitable Contributions to 25 Wisconsin Community Organizations

• City of Owen: In support of their Mill Pond Park renovations, Prevail Bank contributed $20,000. Renovations include the installation of new playground equipment designed to be safer, inclusive, and accessible for children of all abilities. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held once the project is complete, at which time the park will be officially renamed “Prevail Park”.
• Baraboo High School – Interact Club:  $1,000 was designated to Baraboo High School’s Interact Club in support of its Food4Kidz program. In 2025, the program packaged over 100,000 meals for children and families in need in the United States and around the world.
• Chequamegon Parent Teacher Organization:  Prevail Bank awarded the organization $2,025 in support of a secondary shelter for outdoor classroom instruction at Park Falls Elementary School.
• Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity: For the benefit of low-to-moderate families, $5,000 was gifted to Chippewa Valley’s Habitat for Humanity’s capital campaign for future builds. 
• Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin River Area: The Baraboo-based Habitat for Humanity organization was gifted $5,000 in support of its Home Repair Heros program. The Program fixes houses for veterans, low-income, and disabled homeowners who are struggling to maintain their homes. Services include the installations of handicapped-accessible ramps, window and door replacements, replacement of steps and handrails for safety, and energy efficiency projects.
• Medford Area Public Schools: $1,000 was allocated to support its Junior Achievement financial literacy programming.
• Junior Achievement of WI – Northcentral District: $3,420 was awarded in support of financial literacy and career planning curriculum materials for Marathon County classrooms.
• Taylor County Core Community: Prevail Bank pledged $5,000 in support of a new relationship-based program to end poverty. A check will be cut if by Spring 2027, 60% of their fundraising goal has been met.
• Feed My People: Feed My People, a distribution food pantry warehouse that supports 14 Wisconsin counties, was awarded $5,500 to purchase a new forklift battery.
• Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra: $4,000 was allocated to arts education and outreach initiatives of the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. One of its newest initiatives is the Very Young Composers Program, where 4^th and 5^th graders create original musical compositions under the guidance of experienced music teachers and mentorship from UWSP music students.
• Medford Area Middle School:  $5,000 was allocated to the Medford Middle School’s band program to replace broken trumpets and alto saxophones. The instruments they have today are from 1970’s and 80’s.  Replacement instruments run from $600-$1,000 each.
• Owen Public Library: To help establish a Business Tech Center within the library, Prevail Bank awarded $5,500 to its build.
• Buckley Baldwin VFW – Post 2534: $2,000 was awarded in support of the VFW’s building maintenance fund. Post 2543 is located in Wisconsin Rapids.
• Catkins Animal Rescue: Prevail Bank approved $1,500 in support of the animal rescue’s new building. Last year, the shelter took in 500 local animals that needed a new home. Every animal is fully vetted and rehabilitated at this Park Falls facility.
• Humane Society of Portage County: Prevail Bank donated $1,500 to the Humane Society of Portage County to help cover the maintenance expenses of its fleet. Its two vehicles are used to respond to calls of abuse and neglect, and to transport animals that require emergency medical care to Appleton and Madison.
• Sculptures Eau Claire, Inc.: The Eau Claire Sculpture Tour is the ‘#1 largest rotating sculpture tour in the nation!’ It promotes tourism, economic development, health, and education. Prevail Bank gifted $1,000, in support of one public piece of art.  
• Community Foundation of Dunn County: Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions Committee awarded the Foundation with $2,500 in support of the City of Colfax’s playground renovation and new splash pad.
• United Way of South Wood & Adams County: $5,000 was donated to help those individuals and families in Wood and Adams Counties who are experiencing food insecurities. 
• Children’s Imaginarium: The Children’s Imaginarium, an educational interactive museum in Wausau, WI, received $3,000 in support of its STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Field Trip Fund.
• Central Wisconsin Water Ski Show Team: The Central Wisconsin Water Walkers, a family-friendly public water ski show on Lake Wausau and Lake DuBay, received $20,000 to help fund two critical capital needs: a new ski jump and boat motors.
• Good News Project: The Good News Project is a Wausau-based nonprofit that lends durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc.) to those who need it for short-term use. The organization was gifted $2,000 to keep its operations running smoothly.
• Rescued & Redeemed: $1,500 was awarded to support the counseling and therapy needs of a sex trafficked survivor in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley area.
• Uplift Foundation, Inc.: The Uplift Foundation (in Portage County) provides one-time, crisis funding to women in need. Prevail Bank gifted $2,500 in support of this program.
• Sherman Steering Committee:: $1,000 was awarded to the Sherman Steering Committee, in support of the Sherman Elementary School’s playground renovation project.
• Salvation Army of Marshfield: Prevail Bank donated $4,000 for the Salvation Army to purchase $25 grocery gift cards that will be distributed with food baskets. The cards allow families to purchase perishable items such as meat, dairy, and other essentials not included in the prepacked baskets.