Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation

05/29/2026

Way to go lake Lake Mills Area School District! We are so proud of all your hard work in creating tomorrow's leaders.

05/20/2026

Madison College is offering some great opportunities for continuing education for those interested in childcare!

05/18/2026

We are so excited to partner with and welcome Gingerbread Preschool & Child Care Center to the Collective!

We can’t wait!!

05/15/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate two incredible leaders from our team who were recently honored by the Watertown AAUW chapter as Women of Merit!

Congratulations to Tina Crave, our Chief Transformation Officer, and Katey Higgins, a dedicated member of our Grants Committee — two women whose passion for community health, bold vision, and tireless service make our community better every single day.

The Women of Merit award recognizes women who create lasting change through leadership, generosity, and service. Tina and Katey embody all of this and more. We are so proud to have them as part of the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation family.

"Every ripple they've created continues -through the people they've helped, the lives they've touched and the community they've strengthened."

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable women!

05/15/2026

Find your new home in one of the seven new construction homes available at Gateway Ridge. The Buyer Submittal window will be closing later this month. Don’t miss your chance to learn more and be considered!

Visit gatewayridgewi.com to download the Buyer Info Package or schedule a consultation.

05/15/2026

Housing is one of the defining issues shaping workforce, community vitality, family stability, and long-term economic resilience across Wisconsin.

The Foundation's Ben Wehmeier, Nathan Peters and Deborah Reinbold with Thrive_ED were pleased to present at the Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit and share how data, policy alignment, development partnerships, and innovative financing can help communities close gaps and create more attainable housing options.

The work is complex, but progress is possible when communities share a vision, lead with intention, build broad coalitions, explore new models, and stay committed to community-driven solutions.

05/04/2026

We are honored to have received the Community Impact Award at the Thrive Leaders and Legends Awards, presented by BizTimes Media.

Our CEO, Ben Wehmeier, and Board Chair, Margaret Hanrahan, accepted the award on behalf of our organization—a reflection of the collective efforts of our team and partners.

We remain committed to supporting our communities and partners as they continue to flourish and thrive.

04/14/2026

We are excited to be partnering with White Oak Builders to bring Gateway Ridge to Watertown!

Smart Living. Thoughtfully Built. Gateway Ridge in Watertown is a new single family home community that balances quality, comfort, efficiency, and location. Built for modern living in Watertown, these homes provide a practical path to homeownership with long-term value and everyday convenience.

04/01/2026

📣 Today's youth are the most connected generation in history — yet many feel more alone and anxious than ever.

The good news? Young people are telling us what they need. And they're ready to lead.

At a recent youth wellbeing summit, students, parents, and community leaders in Dodge & Jefferson County came together to build a Roadmap to Flourishing, Future-Ready Youth.

Their vision? Flourishing isn't just the absence of stress — it's feeling connected, having purpose, growing through challenges, and knowing you matter.

Dodge and Jefferson County’s Roadmap to Flourishing, Future-Ready Youth:

Here's what they're calling for:
✅ Prioritize human connection — create distraction-free spaces that strengthen relationships
✅ Protect developing minds — delay smartphones until 9th grade, social media until 16
✅ Use technology with intention — talk openly, model healthy habits, and guide with care

This roadmap was built from hundreds of youth-led conversations and grounded in real lived experience.

"A well-deserved spotlight on the student leaders at Johnson Creek, Waterloo, and Lake Mills — who are already turning this vision into action. Your leadership and commitment to this purposeful work inspire us all. The future is in great hands!"

04/01/2026

The Collective is hosting a Community Blood Drive on May 8th. Scan the QR Code below to register.