Why Your Donation Matters

WI FACETS provides programs and no-fee services to families of children and young adults with disabilities, as well as to the professionals who support them. We are proud to offer a range of local, statewide, and national initiatives that expand access to information, training, and support.

Your Impact

Every day, families of children with disabilities turn to WI FACETS for guidance as they navigate complex education and service systems. Because all WI FACETS services are provided free of charge, community support helps extend access to the information, training, and advocacy families need.

Impact in 2025

Thanks to the support of donors, volunteers, and community partners, WI FACETS achieved the following in 2025:

Supporting Families

  • 5,670 families, professionals, and youth connected with WI FACETS
  • 2,102 one-to-one consultations provided
  • 62 school-related meetings attended
  • 506 services provided to Spanish-speaking families

Training and Education

  • 113 live trainings delivered
  • 3,850 parents and professionals participated in training sessions

Expanding Access to Resources

  • 329,835 individuals reached through outreach and communications
  • 11,814 informational materials distributed

Philanthropic support helps WI FACETS expand outreach and ensure more families across Wisconsin can access these free services.

Suggested Giving Levels

  • $1,000 – Reach dozens of families through free workshops, webinars, and individualized assistance.
  •  $500 – Provide in-depth support to families navigating special education disputes.
  • $350 – Deliver a free educational workshop that empowers parents to feel confident advocating for their children.
  • $200 – Support families to receive individualized records reviews and preparation for IEP meetings.
  • $100 – Connect a family with a trained parent specialist who can answer questions and provide guidance during a difficult time.
  • Other – A donation in any amount helps ensure every Wisconsin family can access WI FACETS services at no cost, regardless of their ability to pay.

Ways to Give

Sponsorship Opportunities

WI FACETS works individually with corporations looking to sponsor our work to create customized and mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities. Contact Courtney Salzer, Executive Director, with inquiries.

Volunteer

Families of children with disabilities often need trusted information, resources, and encouragement as they navigate complex education and support systems. WI FACETS volunteers help ensure that families across Wisconsin can access the guidance and support they need by sharing resources and connecting families to our programs and services.

Beyond the Checkbook – Other Ways to Give

  • Donor-advised funds
  • Planned or estate gifts

Workplace Giving

Many employers offer workplace giving programs that allow employees to support nonprofit organizations through payroll deductions or annual giving campaigns. Although WI FACETS is not a United Way member agency, individuals who participate in United Way workplace campaigns may still designate their gift to WI FACETS by writing the organization’s name on their donor designation form.

Workplace giving is a convenient way to support families of children with disabilities across Wisconsin.

If your workplace participates in a United Way or employer giving campaign, check with your company’s campaign coordinator to learn how you can designate WI FACETS. If you wish any part (or all) of your donation to be targeted to WI FACETS through United Way, please list our code on your donation submission: WI 2407963

For inquiries and questions please contact Courtney Salzer, Executive Director.

WI FACETS Donor Bill of Rights

  • Every penny of your donation will go toward the effort of supporting children and youth with disabilities and their families.
  • If you wish to specify a use for your donation beyond general operations or  WI FACETS programs that need funding, we will honor your request.
  • We will always strive to minimize overhead costs to ensure that the majority of our funds can be spent directly on supporting children and youth with disabilities and their families.
  • You can expect full and timely verification of the tax-deductibility of your donation to WI FACETS, a 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Your personal information will always remain private and will never be shared  with a third party for the purposes.