We’re always touched by the caring nature of our community. Below, you will find information for families in need, along with ways to donate and/or volunteer for those who wish to.
Please click on the blue links for the organizations/information you're interested in.
If you need additional assistance, please email or give one of us a call.
Director of Pupil Services/School Psychologist: Andria Bena: abena@amherst.k12.wi.us or 715-824-5523 ext. 1428
Amherst High School Counselor: Shelley Swanson: sswanson@amherst.k12.wi.us or 715-824-5521 ext. 1218
Amherst Middle School Counselor: Jennifer Berdan: jberdan@amherst.k12.wi.us or 715-824-5524 ext. 1250
Amherst Elementary School Counselor: Kathleen Cibaric: kcibaric@amherst.k12.wi.us or 715-824-5523 ext. 1426
Tomorrow River Community Charter and Virtual Schools: info@trccs.org or 715-319-3008
Winter Weather Clothing Needed Contact your school counselor
Falcon Fund Helps families in need offset costs of school activities, fees, etc. Contact your school counselor.
Project Backpack Students who qualify receive a bag of food each week during the school year. Contact your school counselor to sign up.
T.R.A.C.K. Food Pantry
Toys for Tots Contact Operation Bootstrap at (715) 344-7438
CAP Services Programs and services to meet various needs
Delta Dental Smile Club Free dental care
Family Crisis Center Youth and family services
Foundations for Living Warming Center and other programs and services
Holiday Basket Project Food and/or gifts for low-income families/individuals
Hunger & Poverty Prevention Program Assists those with issues related with hunger and poverty
Kids Closet Free gently used clothing for children of all ages
Kids in Focus Provides complimentary eye exams and eyeglasses to children in need through the partnership of Shopko Optical and the local Lions Club. Contact your school counselor
Mental Health Navigation Helps connect families with mental health and community resources
One Big Tent Helps connect families with community resources
Operation Bootstrap Emergency assistance
Place of Peace Free weekly community meal
Portage County Mobile Pantry Monthly supplemental supply of groceries
Prevent Suicide Portage County Mental health helplines, support, and resources
Project Fresh Start Provides school supplies to 4K-12th grade students who qualify
Salvation Army Short-term emergency shelter, housing assistance, food, etc.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Beds for children in need
United Way's 211 Helpline Connect with various programs to support those in need
Warming Center Sleeping shelter during cold winter months
Falcon Fund Helps families in need offset costs of school activities, fees, etc. If you'd like to donate, please make checks out to “Falcon Fund” and mail to: TRSD Attn: Merry Dudley, 357 North Main St., Amherst, WI 54406. If you would like to donate specifically for children in need of winter clothing, please put “winter wear” in the check memo.
Project Backpack Students who qualify receive a bag of food each week during the school year. If you'd like to donate, checks payable to Project Backpack may be mailed to: Project Backpack, 153 County Road QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981
T.R.A.C.K. Food Pantry
Toys for Tots Amherst Elementary Student Council has arranged to collect toys across from the Elementary Art Room beginning November 1 through December 10, 2024
4-H Hat/Glove/Mitten Donation Tree Collection of items typically begins in Mid-November at the International Bank of Amherst
CAP Services Programs and services to meet various needs
Evergreen Community Initiatives Donate and/or volunteer for various programs
Family Crisis Center Youth and family services Donate Online: select Family Crisis Center Amazon or Target
Foundations for Living Donate for programs and services in Waupaca
Holiday Basket Project Become a sponsor for a family in need
Kids Closet Accepting donations of gently used clothing for children of all ages
One Big Tent Information about donating and volunteering
Operation Bootstrap Crisis assistance
Prevent Suicide Portage County Donate to the coalition
Project Fresh Start Donate, volunteer, and/or become a collection site for school supplies
Salvation Army Donate and/or volunteer
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Beds for children in need Donate Volunteer
United Way of Portage County Various programs, events, resources and support Donate Volunteer