Weidner Cares Wisconsin – A Day of Transformation at Shepherds College

 This year, the president of the Shepherd Foundation, Brian Cartwright, opened the day with a message that resonated deeply: “When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive.”

 With that impressive start, our associates worked across campus to bring new life to student housing and shared spaces. Projects included painting all 12 third-year apartments, adding bright accent walls, updating bathroom vanities, and refreshing the laundry room. Associates also repainted 13 exterior doors, converted a closet into a locker room space, and gave the greenhouse check-in area a much-needed upgrade, replacing a makeshift desk with a new counter that staff couldn’t stop talking about.

 The energy on campus was joyful and contagious. Students greeted volunteers with coffee and smiles, snapped photos in front of their freshly painted rooms, and expressed their excitement with simple words that said it all: “It makes me happy!”
 For Weidner associates, this was more than just a volunteer project – it was an opportunity to witness the impact of teamwork firsthand and reconnect with friends in the community. We’re honored to have supported Shepherds College for a third time, continuing a partnership that reflects Weidner’s commitment to community, inclusion, and giving back.