Rotary Grants Funds to NAMI

The Community Service Committee reviewed over 30 grant proposals from a number of non-profits. The committee chose to award $3,000 from the Community Service Fund to NAMI in memory of Ted Marjenka. These funds will be used to support members of our community who live with mental illness. Karen Schiller, Development Director, explained that their mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals living with mental illness and the vision to someday live in a community where mental illness is treated just like any other physical illness. Ninety percent of those who die from suicide have a diagnosable psychiatric illness. One in four people live with a mental illness and only one third seek treatment. NAMI provides education, support and advocacy with people with mental illness and their families. Last year, they served more than 3,000 people. On Saturday, October 8, there will be a NAMI Fox Valley Walk beginning at Appleton Memorial Park. You can sign up to walk, be on the Board, planning committee or volunteer the day of the walk.