ORBIS Corporation strives to make a positive difference in communities in which we operate by supporting organizations, agencies and projects that benefit people in a variety of ways.

Menasha Corporation was founded by Elisha D. Smith in 1849. He was a tremendous philanthropist in the Menasha, Wis. area. Today, the Menasha Corporation Foundation proudly carries on the tradition of Elisa Smith’s giving. We strongly believe that our business can and should play a role in the health and welfare of society.

As part of the Menasha Corporation Foundation, ORBIS has a Community Action Team at each location to serve the local community. Each year, ORBIS' Community Action Teams evaluate and coordinate charitable efforts to support the local communities in which its employees live and work.

Funding is made possible by the Menasha Corporation Foundation, which has guidelines for giving. Beneficiaries must demonstrate a need in the following categories:

• Safe and Healthy Citizens 
  The Foundation supports health and wellness related research, education, support services and treatment programs.
• An Educated Society    
  The Foundation supports learning experiences and opportunities at the primary, secondary and higher education levels for public and private institutions; workforce development; and public broadcasting.
• Community Betterment  
  The Foundation supports theater and the arts; and libraries, museums and historical societies.
• Environmental Sustainability   
  The Foundation supports programs that encourage the understanding, protection and sustainability of our natural resources.

Past affiliations and recipients include:

• Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital's Regional Cancer Center
• Wisconsin Alliance Fire Safety Burn Camp
• Lakes Area Free Clinic
• Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
• Watertown Players
• Oconomowoc Theatre on Main
• American Red Cross
• Hebron House
• Oconomowoc Area Food Pantry
• Watertown Food Pantry
• Waukesha Food Pantry
• Badger Association for the Blind
• Michigan State University
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Sustainability
• Retzer Nature Center
• Oconomowoc High School DECA Program (Marketing Association)
• Environmental Defense
• September 11th Fund
• Waukesha County Backpack Coalition
• AngelsGrace Hospice
• Rainbow Hospice
• Habitat for Humanity
• Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc
• Rock River Free Clinic

Contact ORBIS today to learn more about giving back.

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