Church Health Services

10/27/2025

We’re excited to share that Church Health Services recently received a generous donation of adult disposable underwear in a variety of sizes, available at no cost to community members in need.

In addition to these supplies, we also offer and accept donations of:
- Personal hygiene items
- Dental care supplies
- Medical supplies and equipment

If you or someone you know could benefit from these items, or if you’d like to donate and help support others in our community please reach out to Jamie at (920) 887-1766 ext. 214.

We greatly appreciate every donation that is made and want to recognize just how much of an impact your generosity makes in helping us keep resources like this available to those who need them most.

Together, we can continue to care for one another and make a difference right here in Beaver Dam!

10/23/2025

🌟 Help Us Keep Our Little Free Pantry Stocked! 🌟

At Church Health Services, our Little Free Pantry is open to the community, offering non-perishable food items at no cost to those who need a little extra help.

With an increase in community need recently, your donations make a big difference!

We gladly accept non-perishable food donations, feel free to drop them off directly at the Little Free Pantry, located on the Maple Ave side of our building.

For larger donations, please stop by our front desk and see Jamie, or give her a quick call at (920) 887-1766 ext. 214 to arrange a drop-off.

Every can, box, and bag of food helps brighten someone’s day thank you for helping us continue to care for our neighbors!

10/22/2025

A huge thank you to Allyssa Gilmore and the staff at American Bank for their incredible generosity and kindness! Your donation to Church Health Services truly touches our hearts and helps us continue providing compassionate care and support to those who need it most.

It’s because of caring individuals like yourselves that we’re able to bring hope, healing, and brighter days to our community. Your generosity reminds us of the power of giving and the amazing things that can happen when we come together to make a difference.

10/15/2025

Church Health Services Welcomes Mary Vogl-Rauscher as New Executive Director

The Church Health Services (CHS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Vogl-Rauscher as the organization’s new Executive Director.

As CHS refines its mission and sharpens its focus on two critical Key Community Provider Areas—Mental Health and Dentistry—Mary brings the leadership, passion, and experience needed to guide the organization into its next chapter.

Rick Vant Hoff, Board President, shared: "After serving on the CHS Board for 10 years, and most recently as President, I’m confident that Mary has the passion for this organization along with the knowledge and background to address the challenges we’re currently facing. Her leadership will be instrumental in helping CHS refocus and move forward."

Mary Vogl-Rauscher brings a wealth of volunteer experience and deep roots in the local nonprofit community. She currently serves as Secretary for the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (BDACF), Treasurer for the Beaver Dam Area Orchestra (BDAO), and is an active Chamber Ambassador. She also contributes at both the state and local levels to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

In addition to her volunteerism, Mary has a strong background in fundraising, having raised over $500,000 for Swan Park and secured 100% funding for the pop-up park located at Park and Center Streets.

Professionally, Mary brings over 25 years of experience to her new role. She has served as a Leadership Development Instructor at Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC), a Human Resources Business Partner at Kraft Heinz, and an HR Consultant at Richards Benefits and Financial Services. She holds an MBA from Marquette University.

Vant Hoff concluded: "The Board is confident that Mary will implement the changes needed to ensure that Church Health Services continues to meet the needs of those we serve in the community."

10/13/2025

Good Karma Donation

Thanks to the generosity of Good Karma's Cale Zomer and everyone involved, this year's Children's Radiothon was a huge success! Cale presented Mary with a generous donation that will help us continue providing vital services to those in need.

We're beyond grateful for your support!

10/10/2025

Two Women Who Believe in Giving Back

What started as a simple haircut turned into a heartwarming partnership rooted in community support and generosity.

Kathy Laatsch, a creative and talented artisan, was getting her hair cut by Ann Kulka, owner of Barber-Ann’s, when the idea for a charitable collaboration began. Kathy handcrafts a variety of items- hats, mittens, scarves, blankets, throws, and even pet toys—and she is passionate about giving back to the community. For the past two years, she has made these items for a local nonprofit, while Ann has generously offered to sell them at her salon, donating 100% of the proceeds to support the cause.

This year, as they discussed which organization to support, the choice became clear. Both women are friends with Mary Vogl-Rauscher and Ann rents space from CHS Board Member Rich Zieman—making CHS a meaningful and natural fit.

Handcrafted items are now available for purchase at Barber-Ann’s, located at 211 Corporate Drive, from now until Christmas.
Please consider stopping by to support this heartfelt project. CHS is deeply grateful to Ann and Kathy for their continued generosity and commitment to making a difference in our community.

10/09/2025

We are thrilled to have the help and support of The Warehouse to provide these needed items to those in need.

This Quarter’s Warehouse Give Back Opportunity: The donated items will help people in the community and you receive $5 off the all you can carry experience - let’s do this!!

10/08/2025

Remembering a Community Leader

Dave Fister, former owner of Richard’s Insurance, was deeply committed to supporting his community and local families. His legacy of service and generosity continues to impact many lives.

One organization Dave and his family strongly supported was Church Health Services (CHS), especially for its work in youth mental health within the Beaver Dam School District.

“Family and children are a priority for our family,” shared Danielle Fister, Dave’s wife. “The work CHS is doing in the BD School District in the mental health arena is important... We believe every young person deserves access to the care and support they need... where mental health care is accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.”

Danielle added, “Dave and I believe we need to support local organizations. CHS provides dental services to all community members, not just children, that are low income uninsured or underinsured. Our family is proud to support this very worthy organization.”

In honor of Dave’s life, $6,396 was donated to CHS through memorial contributions—continuing his commitment to ensuring youth have access to the care they need to thrive.

Pictured from left to right are Fister family members: Scarlet, Vivian, Colin, and Danielle.
Not pictured: Javier, Rachel, and Lillianne

08/01/2025

🎉 Join us at Swan Park for this year’s National Night Out! 🎉

📅 Date: First Tuesday in August
📍 Location: Swan Park

National Night Out is a fantastic annual event that brings neighbors and law enforcement together to build stronger, safer communities. It’s all about connection, trust, and community spirit!

Come enjoy a fun evening filled with:
👮‍♂️ Safety demonstrations
🎈 Youth activities
🚓 Emergency vehicle visits
🍔 Cookouts and snacks
🎉 And much more!

Millions across the country participate in this celebration—and now it’s your turn! Let’s come together to support a positive relationship between our community and law enforcement. 💙

For more information, contact:
📞 Sheila Schlegel at 920-210-3304

07/30/2025

🎉 Kudos to Callathon Chair Jim Flynn! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Jim and his amazing committee have not only met their 2025 Callathon goal—they’ve exceeded it!

To date, they have raised an incredible $40,155.00! 🙌

Huge thanks to volunteers, donors and staff who contributed to this success.

Your support truly makes a difference!

07/28/2025

We are sharing this information from SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals.

The blood drive will be from11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19 at 620
W. Brown St., inside Marsh Conference Room
What: SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital Community Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Marsh Conference Room, 620 W. Brown St., Waupun, WI

Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Madison at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use
code 4055 to locate the drive.
7475 Mineral Point Road Suite 49 | Madison, Wisconsin | (563)
359-5401

Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available
through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions
about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401.
Donors who last gave blood on or before 6/24/25 are eligible
to give at this drive.

07/26/2025

We are so grateful for our partnership with Summit Ford! 💙

Today, Mary and Monica stopped by to drop off snacks and sunscreen for our Little Free Pantry. These thoughtful donations will definitely be appreciated by those who rely on the pantry.

As a self-sustaining resource, our pantry depends on generous contributions from local businesses like Summit Ford, as well as from individuals in our community. The Little Free Pantry operates on a simple but powerful principle:
“Take what you need, leave what you can.”

Thank you to all of our donors and supporters for helping us keep this important resource going strong! 🌟