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Wheaton, WI – Tornado Response
About our Response
On Tuesday, September 24th, a line of severe storms rolled through western Wisconsin – resulting in an EF-3 tornado touching down in Wheaton, WI. The storm has caused extensive damage to homes and property in the area.
Immediate help with chainsaw teams, roof tarping, and debris removal is needed.
NECHAMA is one of the few organizations in a position to assist. We have deployed staff on the ground to assist with organizing volunteers and those affected.
Program Updates
Two Exciting Funding Updates
NECHAMA Receives $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Capacity Building NECHAMA just received notice of a $500,000 award from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support our capacity building efforts.... Read More
Yom HaShoah Remarks from Governor Josh Stein
Today, NECHAMA joined the Henderson County Social Justice Network in co-hosting a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) commemoration. We were deeply moved by Dr. Donald Sloan’s sharing of his father... Read More
Happy Passover from NECHAMA!
The NECHAMA staff extends a happy Passover to all those in our community who celebrate. The story of leaving exile and traveling to a place of hope resonates deeply with... Read More
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