08/26/2026
💪 Strong Efforts. A Mighty Team. A Vision for Athens. 💪
The Athens Community Strength & Fitness Center Board of Directors continues to work tirelessly toward making our vision a reality: bringing a state-of-the-art strength and fitness center to serve Athens and the surrounding communities.
Yesterday marked another exciting step forward as our team proudly accepted a $10,000 grant from the Pella Rolform Foundation c/o Weather Shield Mfg., Inc., formerly known as the Weather Shield NITE Lite Program. We are incredibly grateful for this generous investment in our community and our project.
A special thank you goes out to our very own Craig Schemenauer, who recognized the efforts being made and championed the importance of supporting this endeavor. Craig acknowledged the long-standing connection between Weather Shield and the Athens community, where so many local residents have worked over the years. This grant represents a meaningful way to give back to the community that has helped Weather Shield thrive for generations.
But the work didn't stop there.
Immediately following the grant presentation, members of our board headed to present our $300,000 grant request to the Fulcrum Foundation Board, continuing our pursuit of funding opportunities that will help bring this facility to life. While we await their decision, we remain optimistic and committed to moving this project forward.
As you can see from these photos, our efforts are strong and our team is mighty. Every grant application, presentation, meeting, and community conversation brings us one step closer to creating a place where people of all ages can improve their health, build strength, and connect with others.
❤️ NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP. ❤️
While grants are helping move the project forward, community support will ultimately make this vision a reality. Every donation, whether large or small, demonstrates that our community believes in investing in the health and wellness of current and future generations.
🚨 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! LIMITED-TIME MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE! 🚨
We are excited to announce that an anonymous donor has stepped forward to match every donation made to the Athens Community Strength & Fitness Center beginning tomorrow through September 30, 2026, up to a total of $10,000!
That means your gift will go twice as far.
✅ A $100 donation becomes $200.
✅ A $500 donation becomes $1,000.
✅ A $1,000 donation becomes $2,000.
This is an incredible opportunity for our community to come together and help turn this vision into reality. While we continue pursuing major grant opportunities, local support sends a powerful message that Athens believes in investing in the health, wellness, and future of our community.
We have just over a month to unlock the full $10,000 match, and we need your help to get there.
Whether you're a current resident, former resident, local business owner, athlete, parent, grandparent, or simply someone who believes in stronger and healthier communities, now is the perfect time to make your contribution count.
👉 Donate between tomorrow and September 30 and DOUBLE your impact!
👉 Help us unlock the entire $10,000 match!
👉 Scan the attached QR Code, click this link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7PREXGQCRS32, or mail your donation check payable to Athens Community Strength & Fitness Center, PO Box 121, Athens, WI 54411.
Together, we can build more than a fitness center. We can build a lasting legacy for Athens and the surrounding communities.
Every dollar matters. Every donation counts. Every gift is doubled. Let's make the most of this incredible opportunity! 💙🏋️♀️💪
If this project is important to you, we invite you to join us. Your contribution will help us create a lasting asset for Athens and the surrounding area, providing opportunities for fitness, recreation, rehabilitation, and overall well-being for decades to come.
👉 Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey so far. Stay tuned as we continue working hard to turn this vision into a reality!
🏋️♀️ The future of fitness in Athens is taking shape... and you can be part of it.
