Our Mission
“Fulfilling needs at home and abroad through meaningful service opportunities.”
Our Vision
“Be the Good, for the environment and each other.”
Our Values
- We respect the dignity and worth of each person
- We strive to be honest, ethical and humble
- We offer opportunities that assist in deepening ones’ relationship with God, others, and/or self.
- We find joy working together and cultivating long-lasting relationships.
- We commit to being good stewards of our environment.
- We respond and adapt to meet the needs of those we serve.
Our Programs
Health Equipment Lending Program (HELP)
With origins in 2005, this health care program meets the growing need for durable medical equipment (DME) by residents of Central Wisconsin, especially those with limited resources. HELP directly assists over 2,000 persons per year. Click here to learn more.
e-CYCLING
An electronics recycling program of E-Cycle Wisconsin, Good News Project is a state-registered collection program through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), providing area residents a convenient outlet to responsibly recycle electronic waste. Since its inception in 2005, this program has kept over 3.2 million pounds (1,632 tons) of electronics out of landfills. Click here to learn more.
International Services Trips
The first group of Good News Volunteers traveled to the West Indies in 1983 to start a legacy of hands-on volunteering and relationship building that has continued ever since. While the most tangible service has been home construction and painting, other support includes craft work, tutoring, music, or other teaching in schools. Click here to learn more.
Local Community Building
Local volunteers are the backbone of Good News Project. They are instrumental in keeping our operational costs low by accomplishing tasks such as office assistance, fundraising, bulk mailings, electronic recycling, yard and garden maintenance and Health Equipment Lending Program upkeep. Click here to learn more.
Global Community Building
Short-Term Service – GNP offers opportunities for volunteers who are willing to share their time and talents, but are unable to spend years in the Peace Corps or similar volunteer organizations. We work in three countries in the West Indies: St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Dominica, in cooperation with church, government and civic leaders, serving almost 200 schools, clinics, hospitals and institutions. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about our team, click below.