This is the third year we have done our "Stuff - A - Truck" program in partnership with Rhinelander GM & Toyota who provide us with the vehicle to "stuff." This year the volunteers managed to stay warm in the luxury vehicle in between the donation drop-offs. Each and every roll of toilet paper, paper towels or box of kleenex is a great help.

This year's Pints & Pasties did not disappoint. The event which featured "hot" pasties from Joe's Pasty Shop and a pint of your favorite beverage from Rhinelander Brewing Company managed to raise $1,365. Pints & Pasties was also a part of CoVantage Cares Giving Tuesday, so the amount raised was matched.

Don't forget to support these and all of our partners during the year.

In Memory

Bob & Minerva Osterman

In Honor

Gloria Hanson

Make a donation in memory or honor of someone and we will send them or their family a Tribute Card. 

In the words of a donor

We often get little notes from our donors thanking the staff, board and volunteers for their hardwork and dedication. Some of you may remember Susan sharing the story of Emma in Faces of NATH. Emma was one of the owners of this house prior to it becoming Frederick Place. Gina shared with Tammy Modic that Mary DeCanter, Emma's daughter, designed this notepad years ago. She learned how to fly, got her pilot's license right here in Rhinelander, before she even learned to drive a car! Gina also shared that she always looks forward to reading the newsletters and seeing the continued good work that is being done.

If you have a story to tell, please share it with us so that we can share it with our readers.

We will never be able to thank all who have helped make NATH - Frederick Place the success that it is today.

Briar House dedicated Wednesday, November 16th as NATH Day. During the hours of operation a percentage of sales was donated to NATH - Frederick Place. Whether you ordered a hot or cold beverage from the barista or purchased items - you helped out.

It is with great pleasure that we are able to inform you that, due to the generous giving of our community, we had a very successful CoVantage Cares Giving Tuesday event. The total which included a bake sale, fundraising events and private donations, after the CoVantage Care Foundation matched came to $18,172.64. What an amazing community we live in here in the northwoods.

Executive Director Corner

Tammy Modic

Saying Thanks

As we come upon the twelfth-year anniversary of Frederick Place opening its doors, it is still amazing to me the wonderful community support with which we continue to be blessed. It was more than evident during the holidays.

Life at Frederick Place is often busy, but the last month of the year is filled with decorating the Christmas tree, Secret Santas dropping off food to fill our stomachs, treats to sweeten us up, and gifts to put smiles on our faces.

As anyone who spends time at Frederick Place knows, the staff and residents work as a team. This happens from the moment a new resident arrives at Frederick Place. The staff may be the ones doing the paperwork, but the other residents show each other the “ropes.” The spirit of giving doesn’t always necessarily mean material items. Staff and residents share and give at an emotional level as well as material. From a resident asking me this week, “Are you alright?” to other residents trying to convince another resident to think about his actions as they would be affecting the rest of his life, not just today.

At Frederick Place, team work also shows in the upkeep of the house. Residents are assigned chores that they must complete daily, as well as to work on their self-sufficiency goals. Sometimes one can get in the way of the other, and they must ask for help from another resident. At other times, we have residents who are handy with tools and will help us with fixing up projects in the house so that we don’t have to pay for the task or find a volunteer to come in on their time to accomplish the task.

These examples of teamwork occurred this week. The doorbell was “ringing off the hook” with Secret Santa gifts to allow the residents to have a merry Christmas. Our Secret Santas brought phones so that our residents can keep potential landlords and employers apprised, clothing for all the residents, Walmart gift cards, and numerous other gifts. Every time a staff or volunteer would open the front door they were amazed at the generosity of the community. Christmas was truly “Merry” for all our residents.  

This faith in the community was evident when one of the residents said, “It is very humbling to see the amount of generosity and consideration that this community shows. It touches my heart in ways I can't even tell you.” After the resident said this, the others sitting around the gathering table were all in agreement. They may not have been able to put their feelings into words, but they felt that the spirit of what was said matched what they were feeling. Her words also touched home and expressed what all the staff were feeling and continue to feel daily.

I would like to end by letting you know that words cannot express the gratitude that everyone associated with NATH and Frederick Place feels no matter what time of the year it is. We continue to be blessed by our partners and “friends of NATH.” From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of all the residents, staff, volunteers and board members: THANK YOU!!

Are you a night owl? Would you like to make a little extra money? How about working part-time over night shifts a couple times a month.

This position will need to work over night shifts.

Faces of NATH

Susan Statezny

Christmas Night

Its 10:30 on Christmas night

Not a single resident in my sight

Christmas exhaustion I’m sure plays a part

As do memories that hurt the heart

Memories they cherish, loved ones they miss

Thinking of a Christmas that no longer exists

Shoulda, woulda, coulda plays with their head

An uncertain future fills them with dread

On Christmas morning their thoughts get a reprieve

When they see the mound of presents under the tree

Our Secret Santas play a huge role

Their generosity soothing a battered soul

As they all gather laughter fills the air

Gratitude galore because somebody cared

Wrapping paper remnants litter the floor

Smiles on faces not present before

The giving didn’t end with presents under the tree

We were blessed with wish list spending sprees

Laundry detergent, garbage bags, brushes, shampoo

More than enough batteries to last through 2032

Kleenex, paper towels and t.p. overflow on shelves

More in totes packed tight by Fred’s elves

Whisked to the garage in the wee hours of night

Diligently working, staying out of sight

Now dear readers, I must confess

My (and Emma’s) beloved basement is quite the mess

I’m not complaining, no I am not

Eventually everything will have its own spot

So, although the end of December can bring relief

Please know how much your generosity means

We could not do what we do without our community

If you’re willing, we’re willing so let’s do it again in 2023

Wishing you all a new year filled with all you hold dear

Happiness, peace and loved ones near

Dreams coming true as mine and Mini Me’s are

Springsteen in Milwaukee on the seventh of March!

Happy 2023!

Kwik Trip Fundraising Cards are Changing

Effective November 1st, the Kwik Trip Fundraising Card Program will be changing. We will now be offering Grocery Only/In-Store cards that will give us a 15% automatic discount. This card can be used toward in-store products and will be valid for the same items that earned us the pervious 10% in-store rebate. Items not eligible to be purchased with the new card offering include fuel, tobacco, alcohol, gift cards, lottery/lotto, and stamps.

We will also have regular gift cards available which will still offer us the 5% base discount. Cards purchased from the pervious program will continue to receive eligible rebates until further notice.

The Kwik Trip gift cards are available at Frederick Place in multiple denominations such as $10, $20, $25, $50 & $100. Supplies vary.