The nativity fund was founded in November 1998. We began with the idea of giving the gift of a small, inexpensive, yet attractive Nativity scene to the residents of a single group home. It did not take very long for this to take hold. Friends, family, and businesses seemed to agree. In that first year we purchased about thirty pieces and distributed them to various facilities within Ozaukee County.
This year we have set a goal of over 3,200 pieces to be distributed. This will cover Ozaukee and Washington counties and portions of Sheboygan, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. In 2010 we have also expanded distribution to the Buffalo Grove, Illinois area. Each year our ambitious goals have been surpassed by the generosity of our community!
We are asking for your support with this project. For some of these residents it is the only outside visitor they receive in a given year. For many it is one of far too few. All appreciate a gift, given freely, and without want of anything in return. Sometimes the residents and staff want to contribute something, but we inform them that all we will accept from them is a “thank you”, a smile or a hug.
To make a contribution, please send to: Nativity Fund, c/o Sherrie Meier, Treasurer,
915 Third Ave., Grafton, WI 53024
Dan Pals, Chairman 262-375-3121