by Cynthia Germain At Do Good Door County, we believe in the power of connection. Through our various programs and initiatives, we’ve seen firsthand how vital social health is to living a longer, healthier, and happier life. This belief is reinforced by the work…
In recent years, the holiday season has seen a marked shift from a focus solely on shopping and consumerism to a spirit of generosity and giving. One notable phenomenon that has gained traction globally is “Giving Tuesday.” This day, which falls on the Tuesday…
We did it! We obtained funding to launch the MatchUp program. First, let me acknowledge the Bader Foundation and express our immense appreciation of their support. Second, if you don’t know what MatchUp is, check out this video on our YouTube channel…https://youtu.be/hR4sljN1SvA. And third,…
The Age-in-Place survey launched on October 4th, and at its close on October 25th, it had 1,233 responses. Now that doesn’t sound like much but put into context, it’s actually extraordinary. Customer surveys can typically garner 25-30% response rate but these have an “invested”…
Full disclosure! When we were planning for the Age-in-Place survey six months ago, we honestly hadn’t considered how people could complete it outside of the internet. We knew that there were access troubles in the county, and certainly there were those who didn’t have…
Voters need to talk to their lawmakers about keeping home care affordable and available. But it’s not always easy to get in touch with members of Congress. Fortunately, a program called “Bring the Vote Home” is helping connect lawmakers directly with voters on this…
On October 4th, the Age-in-Place survey will be launched! Door County residents will have a chance to voice their needs and preferences to stay in their home of choice as they age. Survey takers will answer questions about the types of services that would…
