$25K grant boosts The Highground’s veterans programs

The Highground is honored to receive a grant of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in support of their veterans program offerings for 2025.

According to a Wisconsin Department of VeteransAffairs (WDVA) press release dated Oct. 21, WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families.

“I am thrilled that WDVA can help these nonprofits with their innovative work on behalf of our state’s veterans,” said Bond. “These grants will help provide mental healthcare, basic amenities, job training, assist veteran entrepreneurs and more. Wisconsin is lucky to have so many folks stepping up for those who have served in the armed forces.”

With excitement and gratitude, The Highground looks forward to continuing to fulfill the mission of helping veterans and families.

“This funding will make it possible to continue with our proven veterans programming and enable us to expand our veterans’ presentations and mental health workshops,” shared museum coordinator Theresa Hebert.

Current offerings include several veterans retreats, creative arts programs, support groups and suicide prevention efforts, with an emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder and military sexual trauma.

For information regarding specific program offerings, call Bonnie or Theresa at 715-743-4224 or send an email to donations@thehighground.org or museum@thehighground. org.

For more information about The Highground, its mission and more, visit their website at thehighground.us or follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheHighgroundVeteransMemorial.

The Highground is at W7031 Ridge Rd, Neillsville.