Mission
To improve the quality of life in the Rusk County Community through permanent endowments and grant giving.
2022 Recipient
George Lawrence George and Anita Lawrence moved to Ladysmith in 1989, with their children Lisa, Joe, and Becky. They soon joined Hope Lutheran Church where George accepted a maintenance position, which he held until 2016. As a member of Hope, George taught Sunday School, Wednesday School, and served on various committees. He helped coordinate fellowship activities and the Hope Farmers’ Market Booth, and is currently a leader of the new GriefShare support program. He also visits the homebound and care center residents to serve communion. In the community, George has been involved with Kinship, Power House, Raising Highly Capable Kids, the Flambeau Valley Truth Seekers, and the Imago Dei Academy. He looks for ways to help out his friends, neighbors, and strangers with chores, meals, or getting to appointments. George works tirelessly in support of others and is often seen recruiting volunteers or participating in fund-raising activities for various non-profits in the area. Internationally, George and his family helped fund the drilling of a water well for a Kenyan village. In 2018, the Anita and George Lawrence Covenant Fund was established with the Rusk County Community Foundation as a Designated Endowment Fund (Ladysmith Educational Enrichment Fund). He also donates to many other area nonprofits. George Lawrence is kind to all, generous with his time and energy, works to create positive change, inspires others to get involved, and looks for opportunities to be of service to others. He is a man of fine mettle and the Foundation is pleased to present him with the Heart of Gold Award.
Vision
The Rusk County Community Foundation is the catalyst for community improvement and development, being a leading local resource promoting our community by providing the Rusk County non-profit community with philanthropic support used to responsibly address community needs.
All volunteer Board of Directors: Robert Lecheler, Chair Debra Klein, Vice-Chair Aileen Tauchen, Secretary Kevin Smith, Treasurer DIRECTORS:
Bill Dyson, Kyle Jeffress, Ronda Johnson, Jackie Pederson, Rick Steckel, Joni Weinert and Lisa Wicik
P.O. Box 54 Ladysmith, WI 54848
715.532.0772
ruskfoundation.org info@ruskfoundation.org
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