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Your donations directly impact nearly 150 real people in Ozaukee County, old and young, with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your donation of time and/or financial support makes a significant difference in the daily lives of our participants, residents, and their families.

Balance currently supports

25 Adults in our Adult Family Homes

66 Adults in our Day Program 

40 Children in our Children's Social Skills program 

45 Children in our 2024 Children's Summer Recreation program

6 Individuals in our Supported Living program

Many of Balance’s programs have a waitlist. Based on our current staffing levels, we provide services to as many individuals as possible.

Ways to support Balance

  • Make a one-time or recurring monthly donation

  • We accept Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)!

  • If you are 70½ or older, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income taxes from your IRA withdrawals. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (IRA Charitable Rollover) is a way you can help continue Balance’s good work while also benefiting yourself. Please call us for assistance at 262-268-6811.

  • You can include Balance in your will or planned estate giving. Your gift will positively impact children and adults with developmental disabilities.

  • Find out if your employer matches charitable contributions by talking to your company’s HR department.

  • While you are shopping on Amazon, please check out our Amazon Wish List

  • Consider starting a Facebook fundraiser to reach your social media connections.

  • Volunteer with Balance and help us by donating your valuable time.

Contact Lillian Short for details on ways to donate. lshort@balanceinc.org

Become a Sustaining Member

Making small recurring monthly gifts is the most convenient way to join Balance’s mission and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Recurring gifts provide predictable and sustainable revenue, promoting financial stability, and innovation at Balance.

When we worry less about where our funding is coming from, we are free to think BIG and focus on what matters most, our clients.

Perks included in becoming a Sustaining Member

$25 / month

  • Balance t-shirt

$50 / month

  • Balance zip-up sweatshirt or hoodie

$100 / month

  • Balance zip-up sweatshirt or hoodie

  • A signed piece of art from one of our participants

Choose the membership level that best suits your lifestyle and budget, with the freedom to change or cancel your support at any time. Supporting our mission is made easy with scheduled donations.

Become a Sustaining Member

Purchase Balance Merch

Show the community you support Balance by ordering Balance swag. You can pick your colors, styles, and sizes by using this online platform.

www.silkscreenwi.com/balance

Password: BALANCE2024

Upcoming Fundraisers

You can support Balance’s fundraising efforts by attending an event or sharing it with your friends!

Please check our events page for a full list of upcoming events!