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WEA Member Benefits Foundation helps meet growing need for school-based mental health program funding

Madison, WI,  January 30, 2024 – WMTV 15 Madison recently featured a story about the WEA Member Benefits Foundation and their school-based mental funding program. Reporter Mackenzie Davis spoke with Foundation representatives, Dave Kijek and Steve Goldberg, and Janet Thomas, Associate Director of Student Services from Sun Prairie School District. 

The story focused on the importance of supporting school-based mental health programs and the work the Foundation is doing with funding to help meet those needs. 

Link to WMTV 15 story 

To learn more or contact the WEA Member Benefits Foundation visit weafoundation.org or email info@weafoundation.org. 

About the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc. 
The WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity supporting public education through grants and charitable donations to public educators, public schools, and the communities they serve. More information can be found at weafoundation.org. 

About WEA Member Benefits
Since 1972, WEA Member Benefits has been helping Wisconsin public school employees and their families achieve their financial goals by providing personal insurance, retirement and investment, and financial planning programs. Learn more at weabenefits.com.

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