Aug 2025 - $1,200 was granted to the Tomahawk High School ESports Club to be used to purchase new equipment, such as Xbox consoles. ESports help students who might not play traditional sports find a place on a team, learning teamwork and communications through team play of video games.
June 2025 - $1,000 was granted to the Lincoln County Sports Club for a "Special Needs Learn to Hunt" program. Partnered with the Merrill Parks & Recreation department, the program introduces participants to hunter safety as well as archery, crossbow, shotgun, and rifle use at no cost to them. Learn more about the LCSC at lcscsportsclub.com
June 2025 - STAR granted $5,000 towards the purchase and upgrades of Kinship's new location of the former Bradley Bank. This new location provides much-needed space for Kinship's KinsKids to thrive! See updates from Kinship, and see volunteer and mentor opportunities, at kinshiptomahawk.org
Feb 2025 - The Knight Owls were awarded $3000 in support of their Spring banquet to fundraise for building and grooming equipment costs. The Knight Owls club supports 120 miles of snowmobile trails across Lincoln County. knightowlsnowmobileclub.com/
Feb 2025 - $500 was awarded to the Tomahawk Community Theater to support their Kids' Summer Theater Camp. This 2-week workshop held in July involves volunteers, purchasing scripts and royalties, costumes, props, scenery, lighting, and more, with a public performance at its conclusion. tomahawkcommunitytheater.com
February 2025 - For 2024, the STAR Foundation awarded $2,500 to Our Sister's House to upgrade their outdated computer and system for record keeping and to allow residents access to employment and other housing searches. Our Sister's House in Tomahawk is a non-profit, temporary homeless shelter for men, women, and children that provides a safe temporary residence as well as help for families and individuals to develop a sound future and transition into self-sufficiency. oursistershouse.org
The STAR Foundation awarded $1,000 towards updating the Figure Skating Club's lighting and sound equipment for use during practice and shows. Learn more about the Club here!
The STAR Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Salvation Army for their Happy Kids Backpack Program. This program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children in our community at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. Backpacks are filled with food each week and the children take the food filled packs home for weekend use.
Tomahawk High School received a $500 grant to be used for Culinary Enrichment during students' daily "resource hour." Enrichment projects and extension activities allow students to have their own educational experiences. The goals and objectives to these enrichment activities is to give students the opportunity to expand their prior knowledge or learn new skills they have not learned at home or school. Not all students have been able to take a culinary class, so this allows them to get into the kitchens and learn new recipes. Students enjoyed a break at the end of the day and making a snack…
Tomahawk Elementary and Middle Schools were awarded a $1000 grant for a Science Together Every Month program. Each month the 7th grade students and 1st grade students met to do a STEM challenge/activity. The project went well and it was fun to see students in a different light rather than just learning in a classroom. Many students that struggle in the classroom were really able to shine in this setting. One benefit to the community is that when the students see each other outside of school, they can be excited and remember and share their memories with others.
