Your donations directly impact 125 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
64 Adults in our Day Program
39 Children in our Children's After-School Rec program
47 Children in our 2025 Children's Summer Camp
7 Children in our Children’s Summer Club Rec program
4 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.
2026 Sustaining Members - Commit to a year at one of the follow levels and earn the associated perks!
$25 / month
Balance Hoodie or Balance t-shirt
$50 / month
Balance zip-up sweatshirt or hoodie
A signed piece of art from one of our participants
$100 / month
Balance zip-up sweatshirt or hoodie
A signed piece of art from one of our participants
15% discount on tickets to our Annual Gala
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.
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.
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!