The County Materials Family of Companies, through the Sonnentag American Foundation, proudly partners with organizations dedicated to improving the lives of low-income, underprivileged, and homeless Americans.
Since 1966, the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council (WDEOC) has focused on alleviating poverty-related conditions and expanding opportunities that help underserved individuals advance economically and socially in Western Wisconsin. The organization advocates for economically disadvantaged residents by elevating key issues to policymakers at every level of government to ensure their needs are recognized and addressed.
This mission aligns directly with the Sonnentag American Foundation’s commitment to providing local communities with food relief, advocacy, and affordable housing. We intentionally support organizations working to break the perpetual cycle of poverty and create long-term stability throughout the United States.
Bringing Meaningful Change to Western Wisconsin
With the support of the County Materials Family of Companies, WDEOC delivers a wide range of programs that help individuals and families build stability, overcome economic hardship, and strengthen local communities. We create lasting change across Wisconsin through a comprehensive services, including:
- Early Childhood Education: Affordable learning opportunities and family support services that help children build strong foundations for future success.
- Food Assistance: Helping low-income families access nutritious meals and groceries through community food distribution, nutrition support, and partnerships with local providers.
- Housing & Weatherization: Supporting safe, stable housing through energy assistance, emergency furnace repair, down‑payment support, and weatherization services for low‑income households.
- Homeless Services: Offering shelter, case management, and pathways to long‑term housing stability for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- Transportation Support: Connecting people to essential appointments, employment, and community resources through volunteer drivers and affordable vehicle‑access programs.
- Training & Education: Providing skill‑building, career development, and business support to help individuals pursue employment, education, and entrepreneurship.
Beyond its year-round services, WDEOC is leading a major effort to improve access to essential support. The One Better Way Campaign is raising funds to renovate a building in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, creating a centralized daytime shelter and resource hub for people experiencing homelessness. This accessible location will bring WDEOC’s services together under one roof, and the campaign has already secured $5.5 million toward this community investment.
Building Stronger Communities Together
Through this partnership, WDEOC, the Sonnentag American Foundation, and the County Materials Family of Companies are building stronger, safer communities and empowering underprivileged Americans in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempaleau counties.
To learn more about WDEOC or support the One Better Way Campaign, visit https://www.westerndairyland.org/.
