I was a stranger and you invited me in..."
Matthew 25:35 NIV
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Bill Miller Memorial Golf Scramble
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Silent Auction Fundraiser
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Thomas Barnett offered a painting to be auctioned off to benefit Frederick Place. This painting is a Thomas Barnett original. It has been framed and is up for silent auction, starting at $200. All bids can be emailed to
nathsilentauction@gmail.com. If you would like a closer look at the painting you may stop by Frederick Place.
Winning bid will also receive a spot at the painting class on May 20th.
For more information please call 715*-437-0602.
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Director Corner
by Tammy Modic
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Are you looking for part-time employment and would like to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness? Please share with others who may be interested.
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This position will typically include two to three shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. per week, along with typically every other weekend, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. You would be working with a great team who are flexible and dedicated to the residents.
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A look at what the same numbers looked for at Frederick Place for 2018. Of our 89 residents in 2018 14 of them were children.
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The NATH/Frederick Place Board of Directors are looking for volunteers to assist in a fundraiser to raise donations for and awareness of Frederick Place. The E-Cycle event will be held on
Friday, June 21 from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm and Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 am until noon
, at Charter NEX Films in Rhinelander. This event collects electronics that are no longer being used from around the community and recycles them. Frederick Place will receive 25% profit from this two-day event. Last year, we raised $4357.00.
We have 3 to 4 hour shifts available and need individuals for some spots that can lift at least 50lbs.
We are looking for 13 volunteers for each of five, 3/4-hour shifts.
For additional information, please see and share the attached letter to businesses, informational poster, and the
SignUpGenius link to easily volunteer.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you’re able to provide!
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Board of Directors Corner
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Susan Bartels
Board Director
How long have you lived in the Northwoods?
I was born and raised in Rhinelander. Moved away for college, to teach, married and raised my family in the Milwaukee area. When my husband retired, we moved back to Rhinelander.
How long with NATH – Frederick Place?
I am not sure of the date I started with NATH. I believe it was January of 2012.
What made you decide to get involved with NATH – Frederick Place?
Bill came to my house, talked to me about NATH, its wonderful qualities, and asked if I would be interested in serving on the board, which I was.
What committees are you involved with?
The committees I have been are the Community Outreach and Fundraising and By-laws
What is your favorite memory while you have been involved with NATH – Frederick Place?
I have no favorite memories; I like them all.
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Jim Barnes
Board Director
How long have you lived in the Northwoods?
Our family has called the Northwoods home for over 30 years
How long with NATH – Frederick Place?
I have been involved with Frederick Place since 2012, as there was a need for someone to oversee the grounds. It was then that I began to take care of the yard and garden areas and continue to do so today.
In January 2017 I became a NATH Board member.
What made you decide to get involved with NATH – Frederick Place?
Well, I was asked by Bill Miller to think about the use of any talents or gifts I had for Frederick Place. I told him I was not gifted in the plumbing or electrical fields but I did know a bit about yard work and gardening. It was then he found his gardener.
Bill then approached me in the late summer of 2016. He asked if I would consider being a NATH Board member. I thought "how in the heck can I turn down this 'Icon Of The Homeless Shelter'?" It was a no-brainier for me.
What committees are you involved with?
Facilities Committee and truly enjoy working with the members of our Committee
What is your favorite memory while you have been involved with NATH – Frederick Place?
The answer to that centers around the residents, no doubt. In my work around the yard I have had numerous conversations with them - sometimes while they help me with a project and other times when they step outside for a bit. We have some great visits. We talk about life in general. We talk about goals and opportunities. We talk about getting a job, a place of their own, their own vehicle - things like that. Well, a few years back I was in the front yard raking. I heard this voice call out "Jim". I looked around - saw no one. Again I heard "Jim". I looked over toward the street - there was a car at the stop sign. Walked over and went up to the door. The window was down. It was a former resident, just smiling like crazy. He said "Jim, remember that visit we had? Well, I got that job, got a place to stay, got this car. Life is good again, Jim." We visited for awhile and parted wishing each other well.
That is part of my favorite memory. Then this happened: about a month or so later I was again in the front yard. I happen to look up and saw this young woman walking across the yard toward me. I recognized her as a former resident. She had a smile from "ear-to-ear". She said "Jim, remember what you told me? Well, I have a job, a place of my own and (pointing) I have my own car. Jim, I did it and wanted to thank you." I told her she did well and we exchanged hugs. She walked away, still smiling and I swear, her feet were not touching the ground.
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In Memory of
Bill Miller
Harry Kroll
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A Special gift given to
Frederick Place
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Dick & Wilma Frisque presented Jeff Wagner, NATH Board President and Tammy Modic with this beautiful memorial to Bill and Carol Miller. You can see this in person by stopping by Frederick Place. We welcome anyone who has never been to Frederick Place to stop by and take a tour to see what the house looks like.
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Thank you Ripco Credit Union and all who attended this wonderful fundraiser. Between the ticket sales and the raffles on the bus we were able to raise close to $2,700 for the operations of Frederick Place. This event will help the fundraising committee reach their annual goal of $100,000 raised in 2019.
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Rhinelander Brewery Anniversary
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On April 13th, we were asked to provide food for the Rhinelander Brewery for their 1st Anniversary Event. The Walking Taco's were a hit. We raised over $200 towards operations of Frederick Place..
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Brokers Bar donates check and items
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Brokers Bar recently held a pool tournament to support NATH - Frederick Place. Kim & Kim from Brokers presented Tammy and Amanda with a check for over $1,000 and some items that were donated to support NATH - Frederick Place. Thank you for the great event and partnership.
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Thank you Becky for coordinating this event and thank you to every one who contributed to this fund raiser through your purchase or donation!! TOGETHER $800 in products were donated to fill FIVE Blessing Baskets!!
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The Rhinelander Lions Club members Mike Romportl and Michelle Thompson recently presented Executive Director, Tammy Modic with their annual $1,000 donation. Thank you Rhinelander Lions.
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A former resident found a way to give back by creating beautiful signs to be placed at both entrances to Frederick Place.
Thank you Tim.
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Faces of NATH
by Susan Statezny
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A couple weeks ago we found ourselves short one part-time staff position. To reach a larger audience an ad with a short description was posted on our Frederick Place Facebook page. Long story short, someone posted a sarcastic comment concerning the wage. I must admit I wanted to fire off a not so nice comment back and I was not the only one. However, the staff person I am proud to call my Mini Me, my daughter Anna, replied in a manner that stopped the rest of our fingers from tickling the keyboard with potentially not so nice, defensive language. Anna nailed it and had done so without channeling her inner George Carlin.
What isn’t listed in the job description is a sense of purpose, overseeing a unique community and the joy you feel knowing you lent a hand to a fellow human. I’ve learned a lot the last three years I have been there. I gladly welcome anyone else aboard who wants that experience. ~Anna Detienne
Frederick Place is a unique community. We have had people from all walks of life call Frederick Place home. We have housed individuals in their 70’s and two-day old infants. We have had people with a bachelor’s degree and one who had lived in the woods for most of his life. We’ve had people of all races and cultures. We’ve had alcoholics and addicts who have several years of sobriety and ones who last used the day before they arrived on our doorstep. Veterans, abused individuals, and ostracized people with mental health issues have slept safely under our roof.
The type of hand we lend is a hand up and not a hand out. We assist residents with disability claims, job applications and establish medical and psychiatric care. Our office door is always open for them to share joys and triumphs, heartaches and sorrow. We are informal counselors, shoulders to cry on and advisers. We have witnessed some amazing transformations. There’s nothing like opening the door to someone who just received their sobriety medallion or key tag, got the job they applied for or signed a lease for their new home. There have been a few ladies who arrived pregnant and became moms while here. We have had more than one resident thank us for being a part of their sobriety because Frederick Place extended their time in a safe place. We saw a once avid reader able to read again after having cataract surgery when living with us. We helped a dear man diagnosed with cancer deal with his grief and uncertain future. He affectionately called us his angels.
My husband recently shared The Other Serenity Prayer that is at the top of this page. It is a prayer that speaks to the majority of our residents when they arrive. What happens while here is a wonder to behold. What follows are the words of former residents.
I’m not sure when it happened but at some point, I began to believe in myself. What seemed to me to be impossible a few months ago is now attainable. I have found self-confidence and hope. I have had so much support from each and every one of you through a very difficult life transition. I have been able to face a lot of painful and scary things knowing I had everyone at Frederick Place to return to, process my emotions with and talk to.
A few months ago, I came here scared, empty and unsure of myself and my future. Within the past two months I have gained confidence, employment and residency and it has all happened because you gave me advice and a good environment to enable me to achieve these goals. You have been a friend, teacher, mentor, sympathizer and most of all an answered prayer from God
Working at Frederick Place is not easy. If it were easy, we’d have people breaking down the door to be allowed the privilege of working here. It isn’t always rainbowing and unicorns at 204 West Frederick St. I once wrote that Frederick Place is like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates; we never know what we are going to get when we walk through the door. The good days far outweigh the bad days. As this is meant to be a positive piece, I’m not going to elaborate what a bad day is like. I’ll save that for a future article.
The sarcastic comment Anna replied to focused on the hourly wage. Frederick Place is a non-profit entity. Total cost to operate Frederick Place for 2019 is $285,474, which is approximately $48.88 a day per resident. Our funding comes from grants, individual donations, and fundraising - a LOT of fund raising. Do I wish I received a higher wage? Sure I do, but I “get” why I don’t. There is nothing stopping me from applying for a higher paying job. However, I was blessed with an amazing mom who always emphasized the importance of having a job you love. What good is money if you hate doing what you do to earn it? How can you truly be happy if your days or nights are spent doing something you hate to earn it? Money can’t buy the experiences I have had or teach me the things I’ve learned about myself and human nature. Some lessons have been painful and some have been priceless. I have a job I love and an amazing Frederick Place family. Nine times out of ten I go home every morning knowing I made a difference in someone’s life, and that I am right where I belong.
Thanks to all of you and the part you have played in keeping the doors of Frederick Place open. Without this job experience, I wouldn’t be the me I am today. I like who I have grown to be, and I am happy doing what I do - with one exception; I really dislike watching a Packers game with a resident who is a Chicago or Minnesota fan. Love and tolerance can be a tad difficult during football season.
P.S Only 105 days until Packers preseason starts!
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Thrivent Making a Difference
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Are you a member of Thrivent?
Apply for your Thrivent action Team to assist NATH.
Go to Thrivent.com/action team to get started. Here are some questions you may see when applying. What is the need you and your volunteer team want to tackle? How will your volunteer team spread generosity in your community? When will your project take place? How will you use your $250 seed money to make a bigger impact?
Once you submit your application, it’s typically review within a few days. When you project is approved, you will get to customize a hand packed Thrivent action kit based on what your team needs, including promotional banner, Live Generously T-shirts, step by step guides, invitations, thank you notes and a $250 Community Impact Card to use as seed money to get your project off the ground.
Some of the ways you could help NATH/Frederick Place, would be as a sponsor for Summer Raffle, Anniversary Benefit, Harvest Hoedown, Soup for Shelters, Golf Scramble or by preparing a meal or two for the house residents. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.
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Amazon Smile
When you shop online!
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Thank you to all who use Amazon Smiles
to Help NATH when you shop
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Each month many partners in the community donate meals to Frederick Place. This month NATH and Frederick Place thank the following individuals and groups.
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Ever ask how you can help? Become a meal provider for the residents of Frederick Place. There are multiple ways that this can happen.
- You can make the meal at home, or pick up something from a local eatery and deliver it to Frederick Place.
- You can drop off ingredients for a meal and either staff or residents can cook the meal for the evening meal.
- You can bring the ingredients and cook the meal at Frederick Place and then stay and eat dinner with them.
We will call you the week prior to let you know how many residents we currently have at the house and if there are any known allergies. You will normally be cooking for approximately 16 residents and 1 staff member. You can make whatever you would like to make, we ask that you also bring a gallon of milk for dinner as well.
We have changed the way we are having people sign up and will begin to utilize Sign Up Genius for this volunteer endeavor as well. You will find the calendar below, marked with symbols that represent days that need meals. Sign Up Genius with the most updated calendar. If you would like to help out, click on the button below and find a date that will work for you and sign up to bring a meal. It is a way to bless many with one simple act of kindness.
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NATH
204 W Frederick St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone
: 715-369-9777
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