Fall Annual Appeal
The importance of CHOICE, the joy of WORK, the power of COMPASSION.
Together, MARC is making a difference in the lives of individuals and the community!
We want to share a few highlights of what your donations have made possible.
- We enjoy a variety of adventures, including outings to the movies, the zoo, splash pads and swimming pools, pumpkin patches, Olbrich Gardens, bowling, and scheduled weekly outings for breakfast or a snack.
- Therapy animals have contributed so much to individuals’ wellbeing. They help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and ease loneliness with unconditional love, which has benefited many individuals across MARC.
This program has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of individuals, and we need your support to continue. It costs $40,000 a year to keep these activities going, and we are hoping you can help us again this year!
Mary Anne Oemichen
MARC Chair, Board of Directors
Please be a part of making a difference.
Make a donation to MARC today!
Any size helps get individuals into their communities to work, volunteer, and give back.
It’s been another wonderful year of seeing the “paws-ative” impact that animals have because of MARC’s Pet Companion Program. Across MARC we have seen animals bring smiles, laughter, and lots of cuddles. Some of the many “dif-fur-ent” animals have been baby chicks, bunnies, kittens, and dogs. The unconditional love and happiness that the animals have brought to individuals has been delightful to witness.
Everyone at MARC benefits from the unconditional love and acceptance that animals bring. That’s why it is so touching to see faces light up when a dog scampers into the room, and everyone patiently waits for their turn to pet, hold, and cuddle their furry friends. Animals can turn around someone’s day in a way that is truly remarkable to witness.
We also visit many places in the community where animals are a highlight: cows, donkeys, deer, and other wildlife. Your generous donations make it possible to visit places in the community and keep the supplies at MARC that are absolute necessities, like treats! It is “paws-atively” incredible how much love animals bring to so many people.