Photo: Katherine Vergos (fourth from left), SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital past president, presents a $7,500 donation to the Sigma members, including Barb Piatt, Amy Marx, Arin Boldt, Kathy Gravelle, and Mary Mueller.
SSM Health is giving $7,500 to Sigma of Fond du Lac, a non-profit women’s organization, to support its annual homeless students program. Each holiday, Sigma adopts 30 homeless students at Fond du Lac High School, North Fond du Lac High School, and Campbellsport High School. Students receive care packages that include a water bottle, deodorant, hand lotion, chap stick, feminine hygiene products, and gift cards for food, gas, clothing and more. In 2024, Sigma hopes to expand this to all Fond du Lac County high schools. “We are dedicated to supporting a multitude of individuals, organizations, and community needs within Fond du Lac County with our time, talents, and fund-raising efforts,” according to Arin Boldt, Sigma president. “It is our goal to never have to turn down requests as we have become a great resource for the vulnerable population. This specific program aligns with our mission to address nutrition and physical activity, social determinants of health and mental health.” Sigma’s efforts correlate with similar goals within SSM Health. “Like Sigma, we’re committed to improving the lives and health of those living within the communities we serve, with special focus on the most pressing health needs identified in the area,” according to Katherine Vergos, SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital past president. “It’s important that we support opportunities to increase access to physical activity, chronic disease management, and increase access to food and other essential life needs.” To learn more, visit sigmafdl.com. In 2023, SSM Health’s community benefit ministry totaled more than $630,000 across the communities it serves. This investment helps ensure access to health care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured, train the next generation of health professionals to care for those in need, and fund programs to address the most pressing health needs of our communities.
