Local nonprofit WISE encourages community to "pass it on"

WISE (Women's Initiative for Service & Education) is a Cook County nonprofit organization whose mission is "To empower and support local education and non­profit community organizations through financial support and altruistic services."
 

The group started as the Grand Marais Lioness Club in 1978 and changed to WISE in July 2019, continuing a long tradition of helping the community in many ways. 
 

WISE is now inviting community members to "Pass it On," by sharing their government stimulus payment with others. 
 

WISE acknowledges that there are many people who desperately need the government stimulus payment issued to help everyone get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

 However, some WISE members feel are in a situation where they don't need the money at this time. For that reason, they are "passing it on," donating their stimulus money to a worthy nonprofit. And they are encouraging others to do the same if possible. 
 

WISE has some suggestions on how people can "Pass it On." Learn more on their Facebook page. 
 

WTIP's Mark Abrahamson learned more about this WISE effort in this interview.