Plumb Gold is raising $50,000 to celebrate 50 years of service in Racine. In partnership with United Way of Racine County, all funds raised will go to support Housing Resources, NAMI Racine County and Racine/Kenosha Vocational Ministry.
Celebration donation
You can donate:
- with your credit card using the form on this page (at the right on the desktop version, below on the mobile version)
- with a check made out to United Way of Racine County with "Plumb Gold 50th" in the memo line that can be
- mailed to United Way of Racine County, 2000 Domanik Drive, Racine, WI 53404 or
- dropped off during business hours at Plumb Gold, 322 Main Street, Racine, WI 53405.
For more information about Plumb Gold's anniversary and the fundraising plans, check out this article from Racine County Eye.
Plumb Gold owner Austin Schultz said in the article that the store will kick off the fundraising effort with a $5,000 donation.
50 years in Downtown Racine
Plumb Gold has been in its downtown Racine space since 1976. It started as an artist co-operative before founder Judy Olsen continued the business on her own.
Schultz said a presentation is planned in November.
“I hope the community sees that we’ve been a valuable part of the downtown landscape and the community as a whole for 50 years, and that they see the value in what we’re doing and contribute on our behalf via United Way to help us commemorate the special milestone of 50 years in business,” he said.
About Housing Resources, Inc.
Housing Resources, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families purchase their own homes. It has a proven track record of providing quality homeownership counseling services to prospective low- and moderate-income home buyers and assist hundreds of buyers in purchasing each year across Wisconsin, including in Racine.
About NAMI Racine
NAMI Racine County is a local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI Racine County focuses on three areas that offer reform, health, and hope to our community: Advocacy, Education, and Support.
About Racine Kenosha Vocational Ministry
Racine Kenosha Vocational Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose services go beyond simple job placement to a holistic approach that cares for and addresses the whole person. RKVM helps participants:
- become productive, self-sufficient workers trained for appropriate careers,
- retain jobs through monitoring and follow-up,
- address negatives in their lives that impede their careers including drugs and alcohol, homelessness and emotional health problems.