{"id":142135,"date":"2025-04-24T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T00:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/wausau\/?p=142135"},"modified":"2025-04-24T19:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T00:28:00","slug":"the-benefits-of-thrivent-for-supporting-non-profits-like-gigis-playhouse-wausau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/wausau\/2025\/04\/24\/the-benefits-of-thrivent-for-supporting-non-profits-like-gigis-playhouse-wausau\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Thrivent for Supporting Non-Profits Like GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sue Kirby and her husband, Kevin, have long been aware of the benefits of being Thrivent members. However, it wasn&#8217;t until this past year that they truly tapped into these benefits by leading a Thrivent Action Team. This initiative allowed them to apply for a grant to support the incredible work being done at GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrivent Action Teams provide seed money that can help with a variety of needs. Sue utilized one of her grants to purchase items for last year&#8217;s Harvest Dinner silent auction, a crucial event for GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau. This support not only helped the auction succeed but also contributed to the overall mission of GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse, which offers transformative programs and services for individuals with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Thrivent Action Teams, Thrivent members can allocate Choice Dollars to non-profit organizations. GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau is listed as one of the agencies eligible to receive these Choice Dollars. This means that Thrivent members can directly support GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse by designating their Choice Dollars to this worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sue and Kevin are passionate about spreading the word about these benefits. They encourage fellow Thrivent members to join them in supporting GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau. Whether through allocating Choice Dollars or leading a Thrivent Action Team, every contribution makes a significant impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sue shares, &#8220;Please do not wait until retirement like I did to tap into these wonderful benefits. Every dollar makes a difference, and it&#8217;s so easy to do. Please feel free to ask for help if you want further information.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By leveraging the benefits of Thrivent membership, Sue and Kevin have made a tangible difference in their community. Their story is a testament to the power of collective action and the positive impact that Thrivent members can have on non-profit organizations like GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Sue and Kevin in their quest to &#8220;get the word out&#8221; and support GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Wausau. If you are a member of the Thrivent family, you too can make a difference. Allocate your Choice Dollars or lead a Thrivent Action Team to help further the work that GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse is offering in programs and services. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how to get involved, please reach out. 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