The WALC Board received many applications for grants this year, possibly the most we’ve ever received! It’s exciting to see what our members are up to and we look forward to seeing the results next year. 🙂
The WALC grants awarded this year are as follows:
NWBN – Northwestern Wisconsin Breastfeeding Network- $600 towards the purchase of a freezer for a new milk depot at the Family Resource Center in Eau Claire.
Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition – $250 sponsorship for their 10th Annual Education Day
The Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes – $4,000 towards laboratory costs for screening of new donors and shipping costs.
The Milk Mob – $3,000 towards training of 30 Medical Residents in an 8 hour breastfeeding course.
Brown County Breastfeeding Coalition – $1,250 towards items to help local childcare providers become designated Breastfeeding Friendly.
BFAN – Breastfeeding Alliance of Northeast Wisconsin – $800 for items and handouts for ongoing efforts to help local childcare providers become designated Breastfeeding Friendly.
