REACH Waupun Vision and Mission
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REACH Waupun brings poverty awareness and relief to the community of Waupun, through relationships and education, allowing youth and their families to REACH their individual highest potential.
At REACH, we strive to break down the barriers that can hold back the youth in the Waupun community. We also want to be a place where all community members can go to utilize their talents and gifts to give back to Waupun! |
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Now Accepting Mentor Applications for the
2018-2019 school year!
If interested in becoming a mentor, head on over to our REACH One page to learn more.
What's Happening with REACH?
We have a new Mentor Program Coordinator!
REACH Waupun is pleased to announce the hiring of Marla Werner as their Mentor Program Coordinator. Marla is a native of Waupun and grew up on South Madison Street. She attended the Christian Grade Schools and Waupun Public Schools and graduated from Ripon High School in 1989.
Ms. Werner returned to Waupun in 2014 and is a very proud mother of two. She has a daughter Trinity, who is a 7th Grader at the JR/SR High and keeps her busy with the various sports teams she is involved with. As such many weekends are spent in a variety of gyms, soccer fields and softball diamonds. Ms. Werner also has a 23 year old son Nolan who resides in Edgerton, WI.
Ms. Werner’s passion and direction in her life comes first and foremost from God, her family, friends, in addition to her work and passion for her community. Through her endless drive she strives to assist others to reach their personal goals and to allow a person to see and tap into their own potential and in turn leave her footprints behind which may influence and affect the future in a positive light.
Ms. Werner earned her Bachelor’s of Administration in May of 2005 from Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI, double majoring in Human Resources and Marketing. She then furthered her education in completing her Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership at Marian University in August of 2016
Currently, she is employed at Moraine Park Technical College as their Human Resources Instructor. Marla has taught at Moraine Park since 2008 In addition to her duties as a Human Resource Instructor she is actively involved with the Waupun Hoopsters Organization, as the Fundraising Coordinator and part of promotions and marketing for the Education Foundation of Waupun, Inc, she too is a third year Mentor for REACH and has also been a Soccer and Softball Coach for the City of Waupun.
Marla sees a true volunteer as one, who does what they do because they want to, and they see the need. It is not something that an individual does to see what “I” can get out of it, or who is going to see “ME.” It is about helpings others, helping the community and inspiring others to pay it forward. There need not be personal accolades for this comes in smiles of appreciation or from tears of gratitude. Ms. Werner chooses to be involved to create a better surrounding for those around her, for her children and for her beloved community. Per Ms. Werner, she stated, “I am involved to show others what one hand or many hands can accomplish with little to no resources. I am involved because it is the right thing to do and sparks others to want to get involved as well.”
“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” ---Danny Thomas---
REACH Waupun is pleased to announce the hiring of Marla Werner as their Mentor Program Coordinator. Marla is a native of Waupun and grew up on South Madison Street. She attended the Christian Grade Schools and Waupun Public Schools and graduated from Ripon High School in 1989.
Ms. Werner returned to Waupun in 2014 and is a very proud mother of two. She has a daughter Trinity, who is a 7th Grader at the JR/SR High and keeps her busy with the various sports teams she is involved with. As such many weekends are spent in a variety of gyms, soccer fields and softball diamonds. Ms. Werner also has a 23 year old son Nolan who resides in Edgerton, WI.
Ms. Werner’s passion and direction in her life comes first and foremost from God, her family, friends, in addition to her work and passion for her community. Through her endless drive she strives to assist others to reach their personal goals and to allow a person to see and tap into their own potential and in turn leave her footprints behind which may influence and affect the future in a positive light.
Ms. Werner earned her Bachelor’s of Administration in May of 2005 from Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI, double majoring in Human Resources and Marketing. She then furthered her education in completing her Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership at Marian University in August of 2016
Currently, she is employed at Moraine Park Technical College as their Human Resources Instructor. Marla has taught at Moraine Park since 2008 In addition to her duties as a Human Resource Instructor she is actively involved with the Waupun Hoopsters Organization, as the Fundraising Coordinator and part of promotions and marketing for the Education Foundation of Waupun, Inc, she too is a third year Mentor for REACH and has also been a Soccer and Softball Coach for the City of Waupun.
Marla sees a true volunteer as one, who does what they do because they want to, and they see the need. It is not something that an individual does to see what “I” can get out of it, or who is going to see “ME.” It is about helpings others, helping the community and inspiring others to pay it forward. There need not be personal accolades for this comes in smiles of appreciation or from tears of gratitude. Ms. Werner chooses to be involved to create a better surrounding for those around her, for her children and for her beloved community. Per Ms. Werner, she stated, “I am involved to show others what one hand or many hands can accomplish with little to no resources. I am involved because it is the right thing to do and sparks others to want to get involved as well.”
“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” ---Danny Thomas---
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* Waupun Food Pantry serves 125 to 175 families per month. They accept food donations, as well as clothing, housewares, and baby essentials.
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