LEAVEN helps Fox Cities residents when they need it most

LEAVEN was featured in the February 2026 edition of Insight On Business. The article takes a closer look at how LEAVEN steps in when families are navigating financial emergencies — often before those challenges spiral into full-blown crises.

As Executive Director Nikki Gerhard puts it, “We’re a bit of a unique duck, not even just in the Fox Cities, but in the state of Wisconsin,” a reminder that LEAVEN’s model is intentionally different — and deeply rooted in meeting people where they are.