Volume 04: Issue 11 | November 2021
FAMILY STORIES MONTH - November

Family Stories Month rolls around in November just in time for the holidays. When families gather it's an excellent time to share stories and learn about family history. Throughout the month Family History Month encourages you to record or listen ...

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24 DIY Advent Calendars for Your Christmas Countdown

Keep your kids excited about the holidays with a calendar filled with sweet surprises for every day in December.

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Door County 4-H - Christmas Store
Mark your calendars for the Children's Christmas Store on Saturday, November 27th! (Note the date change!)
Stay tuned for more details on this holiday tradition for kids!
Door County Toys for Kids gift giving program is a project of the Sturgeon Bay Jaycees. All toy and monetary donations stay in Door County to be distributed to families in need. 
Families who would like to register their children should watch the Toys for Kids Facebook page for sign-up information. 
Maintaining Mental Health During the Holiday Season (and ...

The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can also be stressful and especially challenging for those impacted by mental illness. A NAMI study showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
If your family, or you know of a family that is in need, please reach out to Rebecca for assistance. Housing, utilities, infant needs (diapers, wipes, etc),
FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support for ANY Door County family raising children in Door County or an individual enrolled in K-12 schooling whom has not yet graduated. A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services and has learned how to advocate for their family.
Contact Rebecca Nicholson for assistance and support regarding the following:
  • Rent, utility, food assistance
  • Infant / toddler basic needs
  • Children's mental health / disability support
  • Vehicle repair and purchase assistance
  • Anything else related to raising a family
Rebecca Nicholson
(920) 421-3145 call or text
rebecca@unitedwaydc.com
or fill out an interest form and she will contact you
Door County Partnership
for Children and Families


Everyone is Welcome!
Dec. 10, 2021 (8:15am-9:15am)


The Partnership quarterly meeting is open to any Door County parent / community member. You are especially encouraged to attend our quarterly Partnership meetings to hear what the Partnership has been working on. This program is family-centered and it can be very helpful to get feedback from community members so please be sure to share any feedback or suggestions you may have, we want to hear your voice! 
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Door County Partnership for Children and Families, please contact:

Rebecca Nicholson
Community Connector
(920) 421-3145