The Highground Staff and Board of Directors are excited to announce the latest update regarding the organization’s mission to create a lasting legacy for The Highground and those who hold it close.  The $4 million capital campaign has been a testament to the unwavering support and dedication of the Veteran community and advocates, and The Highground is thrilled to share the progress that has been made so far.  Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors and supporters, $1.69 million has been raised through the capital campaign. This achievement reflects the shared belief in The Highground’s mission and the impact it has on the Veteran…

The ongoing $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support further Park improvements launched earlier this year. And thanks to an incredible and growing group of supporters, The Highground Rising has raised over $1.4M in cash and pledges. The Highground is honored to acknowledge the contributors to-date in the Fire Team Giving Society: Sandy Wahamaki, VVA Chapter 351, City of Neillsville. Bob & Caryl Solberg, Jim Cousins, Nick Stuttgen Memorial Fund, Marshfield Masonic Lodge #224, Beth Martin, William & Kay Hentz, Michael & Joyce Huebsch, Gary & Rita Karczewski, VFW Post #10892, VFW Post #10203, Thrivent Financial, Robert Brandt, Loyal Car Show, Joseph & Kathy Houzner, Al and Jan Houts, American Legion Post #333, AmVets Post…

The ongoing $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support further Park improvements launched earlier this year. And thanks to an incredible and growing group of supporters, The Highground Rising has now raised $1.4M in cash and pledges. Hardee’s of Neillsville, Colby and Medford, Denny & Mary Ann Solie, Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC, Joan Jungwirth, Gerald & Alice Smith, Don Wittmann, American Legion Willis-Chapel Post #306, American Legion Post #175, VFW Post #8514, McNeely Financial Services, Inc., Tom & Anita Werthman, Verne & Laverne Vollrath, Pam Powroznik, VVA Chapter 639, James Feneli, Leonard & Connie Frye, Jud Holdings, LLC, American Legion Post #111, Bob & Kathy Barth, Larry & Patty Schwoch, American Legion Carl Nelson Post #324, Unity Bank Augusta, James &…

The Highground is pleased to share that Festival Foods has pledged to the Company Giving Society (between $25,000 and 49,999) for The Highground Rising, the ongoing private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support additional Park improvements.  “The Highground facility is extremely important to our local service members, veterans, and their families,” shares Mark Skogen, President and CEO. “We are honored to be a part of a campaign in which our community can align to make a difference for those who have sacrificed for us all.” The $4M capital campaign, which launched in April this year, has raised…

Donations support the mission to build a new Welcome Center at the Park The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association, John & Rebecca Scaletta, Northside Elevator, Inc., Mall Furniture, Wayne, Bonnie & Lorraine Short, Julie Diesing, Scott & Angie Kissinger, Bankers’ Bank, Forward Bank and the Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Ltd./Ashley Furniture have pledged (between $10,000 and $24,999) to the Platoon Giving Society for The Highground Rising Capital Campaign, the ongoing private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support additional Park improvements. Dr. John Scaletta shared his thoughts about the organization…

Gross Motors, Inc., Kuhl Equipment, Inc., Russell’s of Neillsville, Northwestern Bank, Citizens State Bank of Loyal, Don & Cindy Quicker, James & Christine Krizenesky, Carol Shea and David Dvoracheck have pledged (between $25,000 and $49,999) to the Company Giving Society for The Highground Rising Capital Campaign, the ongoing private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support additional Park improvements. Bruce Rakestraw and Travis & Amanda Mortenson, Co-owners of Russell’s of Neillsville, share their thoughts on why they are advocates for this initiative. “We support The Highground project because Veterans over the years have not received the respect they…

Michele Benson, Al and Kay Lamovec, Gary and Kay Weirauch, and the William and Gertrude Casper Foundation have pledged (between $50,000 and $99,999) to the Battalion Giving Society for The Highground Rising Capital Campaign, the private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support additional Park improvements. Gary Weirauch, Volunteer Board Chair for The Highground, shares his thoughts about the significance of this initiative. “As the “Greatest Generation” fades into history, it is more important than ever that we preserve their memories and those of all who have served their country courageously in times of war and…

The Wuethrich Foundation and Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. of Greenwood, Wisconsin, has pledged $100,000 for the Theater Room naming rights to The Highground Rising $4M capital campaign. Since 1904 and through five generations, the Wuethrich Family has worked with hundreds of Wisconsin dairy farmers to consistently produce the highest quality dairy ingredients.  Chairman of the Wuethrich Foundation, Trevor J. Wuethrich, said, “The Wuethrich Foundation emphasizes contributions based on economic development within our local communities and is a proud sponsor of The Highground Rising Campaign. Not only will the campaign honor our state’s Veterans, but it will provide education to thousands more visitors…

A $250,000 pledge has been given by the Listeman Foundation for The Highground Rising, the private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support additional Park improvements. “The Listeman Foundation has been supporting The Highground since funding the initial property purchase in 1985. The Listeman Foundation’s contribution to the current capital campaign demonstrates our ongoing commitment to honor the memory and sacrifice of all who have given service to our country,” said Bennie Urlaub, liaison to the Listeman Foundation. A Donor Challenge is currently underway until June 8. To date, dozens of contributors have given more than $170,000 since April 8. The…

“The Highground Rising” $4 million expansion campaign for The Highground Veterans Memorial Park has surpassed $1M.  Upon reaching the $1M milestone, several major donors who offered a challenge of $400,000 have extended the challenge to June 8. According to Gary Weirauch, Highground Rising campaign chair, the generous donors who offered a challenge to The Highground friends and donors have been encouraged by the outpouring of giving following the campaign’s Launch held April 8. Inspired by the reaching and surpassing of this initial $1M milestone, they have extended their challenge that The Highground fundraise an additional $400,000 by June 8. The Launch event…

The $4M Highground Rising Campaign Launch celebration, held at The Condensery in Osseo, Wisconsin, announced the campaign has raised $834,374 in pledges and gifts since beginning soliciting prospective donors late last year. The goals of the campaign will build a 12,000 square foot Welcome Center, complete ADA accessibility throughout the park, create new services and programs and pay off its $450,000 mortgage. Area journalist Scott Schultz from The Heartbeat Center for Writing, Literacy and the Arts and Chris Pettis, Executive Director emceed the event for the 150 plus attendees and the 400 people who watched the live-streamed portion of the…