RACINE — The Racine Friendship Clubhouse Inc. (RFC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve adults living with mental illness in the community of Racine.And as a nonprofit, RFC must raise funds to support its operations by applying for grants, hosting fundraisers and requesting donations. There are a few key longstanding local supporters who have been supporting the program for years. Racine Friendship Clubhouse has received grants from SC Johnson, Racine Community Foundation and United Way of Racine County, as well as significant donations from several Racine businesses.United Way of Racine County featured Racine Friendship Clubhouse as its impact tour in March. Taking place during the third week of every month, impact tours are free, 30-minute “lunch and learns,” which gives participants the opportunity to see firsthand the impact and day-to-day work of United Way and its partners.Lunch TimeServing lunch is a main feature of RFC and members assist with the lunch preparations from shopping, making food, serving and cleaning up. One client has been attending RFC for a few years now and he has grown in his participation and enthusiasm as he interacts with other members. He is always ready and willing to learn new tasks and…
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Community Newsletter: Racine Friendship Clubhouse – Journal Times
