HearthStone of Wisconsin

Hearthstone of Wisconsin is an all volunteer,  self-help organization. Our members are people with disabilities, their families and friends and the people within our communities who care about them. 

Hearthstone of Wisconsin was founded by six families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities in 1995 and since has established a 501c3 non-profit status and a membership in the hundreds.  Hearthstone and its members have been recognized by the State of Wisconsin Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services and the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities.

"We believe in working together to help dreams come true; dreams of independence, dreams of respect, dreams of achievement, dreams of laughter.  For many people dreams like these may seem impossible or impractical. Hearthstone members are dedicated to helping one another to break down the barriers that appear to prevent dreams from becoming realities. " Jon Rost/Hearthstone of Wisconsin President

The role of Hearthstone of Wisconsin as an organization is to facilitate, communicate and educate ourselves, our families and our communities enabling all people to achieve their highest potential.    For more information please see: www.hearthstonewi.org

Hearthstone is dedicated to helping people with disabilities enjoy a secure, welcoming and fulfilling place in our communities.  To achieve this goal Hearthstone will engage volunteers and families to implement and achieve the following objectives:

* Advocate on disabilities issues with local, state and federal officials

* Initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with Health & Human Services, Employment and Residential Support providers, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and other disabilities organizations.

* Sponsor quarterly Educational meetings on issues relating to people with disabilities which are free and open to the public.

* Sponsor free quarterly social events for young persons such as bowling, picnics, Holiday parties, dances and more!

* Provide advice and counseling for individuals with disabilities and those who care for them.

* Co-sponsor with RCS Empowers the annual employer recognition luncheon which honors the over 100 Sheboygan County employers of individuals with a disability.

* Provide annual scholarship for continuing education for individuals with a disability.

For more information please see:  www.hearthstonewi.org