Service League has had a strong partnership with Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc. for over the last 60 years.  Encompass is a non-profit organization providing education and care for children in Brown County with a commitment to compassion, quality, and advocacy. Encompass began in 1919 as a one-room child care center known as the Green Bay Day Nursery which had only one teacher and 10 children.  It was in 1950 that Service League became the sponsor and over saw the daily activities in a house at 716 Chicago St.  Encompass hasnt stopped growing since!

Encompass now operates eight licensed child care locations in Green Bay and DePere. Encompass is a United Way agency, and four of the centers benefit from United Way funding. Seven of the Encompass centers are nationally accredited and the eighth center is in the review process. In partnership with Service League and others in the community, Encompass programs and child care facilities serve over 900 children each day. Encompass has a long history of providing quality child care and education for children and outreach to families and Service League is proud to be part of their important work. 

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Scholarships

Each year Service League awards Encompass with a check for $12,000 to support their family scholarship programs.  These scholarships are given to families that may not otherwise be able to afford daycare expenses.  It is because of these scholarships that many families are able to keep and maintain their employment and therefore better position themselves to take care of their children and provide for their future.

Community Gifts Grant

Additionally, Encompass was a proud recipient of a Service League Community Gifts grant of $10,000 this year in support of their DePere site expansion which after its completion will provide enrollment of 56 additional children, space for before and after school care, summer camps, and 4-year old kindergarten to meet the needs of this growing area.

Basic Programs

Service League's Basic Programs also support Encompass centers and their children. Whether it is hats and mittens, or a layette set - Service League's valuable Basic Programs has helped numerous Encompass families in need throughout the years.  To learn more about our Basics Programs and how you can help, please click here. 

Giving Tree

Every year Service League partners with Encompass to help children in Brown County who are in need.  During the holiday season, Service League receives the names and ages of children from Encompass Centers who would not be able to have a Christmas without the help of others.  Many family circumstances may contribute to hardships for these individuals and Service League makes sure that these children are able to celebrate the joy and magic of the season. 

The Giving Tree gives Service League members the opportunity to answer these children’s Christmas wishes.  In previous years our organization has provided Christmas for over 100 children in Brown County!

Big Event for Little Kids

The Big Event for Little Kids is a magical, fun-filled community event Encompass holds each year.  This event is geared for children age 10 and under and their families and boasts activity and learning booths sponsored by businesses and organization all over the community. Service League sponsors this event by hosting two booths: The Adopt-a-Friend Booth, where children can purchase quality stuffed animals for just 10cents an inch and The Book Booth, where hundreds of books are for sale with afforable prices ranging from 25cents to $1.00

If you would like more information on how to donate animals, books, or your time to the Big Event for Little Kids, please contact the Encompass Board Representative: Gail Limoni

Check back soon to find out information about The Big Event for Little Kids 2011!

Pictures from past Big Events:

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