Community Support
at TLA
The Lincoln Academy is grateful for the incredible support we receive from individuals, families, and organizations throughout the different corners of our community. Your valuable contributions of time, materials and funds make it possible for scholars to explore and enrich their learning, development and aspirations through field trips, technology, equipment, incentives, participation in school events and extracurricular activities. Your support for these activities and resources - things beyond the basics - enhances learning and outcomes for scholars.
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We extend our thanks to everyone who, in their own way, has contributed to supporting scholars in preparing to achieve their dreams and live a choice-filled life.
2024-2025 Donors (August - December 2024)
In Their Own Way: Quarterly Spotlight
MTL Metal Manufacturing owner, Mike Nimmo, reached out to TLA looking to support the trade that he built his career around. MTL donated over 10,000 lbs. of steel (plate steel, tube steel, angle iron) to the welding program. They also provided tours to scholars interested in career fields in welding and fabrication, led an industry panel for scholars interested in owning their own business, and are looking to start a scholar internship in the Spring. Mike believes in supporting and mentoring the next workforce. He himself was mentored by a previous employer who took him under his wing and showed him the ropes, and he wants to give back and help others find their path in the welding and fabrication industry. THANK YOU, Mike and MTL, for sharing your knowledge, time, and resources with our scholars!
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about volunteering at TLA, please complete the volunteer application and we will reach out to you.
Career Exploration: Construction, Manufacturing, Business, Human Sevices, Arts & Communication
This semester, scholars explored careers in Construction, Manufacturing, Business, Human Services, and Arts & Communication. Activities ranged from learning on our career exploration platform, virtual/onsite career chats and business panels, to hands-on exploration and field trips.
Thank you to our local partners: Frito-Lay, Beloit College, Hendricks CareerTek, Community Health Systems Seal-A-Smile, UW-Platteville, JP Cullen, Blackhawk Technical College, Lycon, Inc., UW-Whitewater, Lowell Custom Homes, Total Mechanical, McGilvra Electric, Beloit Box & Board, Campbells, Beloit Health System, Stateline Family YMCA, Madison College, MTL Metal Manufacturing, Culvers, Beloit Fire Department, Prent, Beloit Public Library, UTI, Walnut Creek, Corporate Contractors, Inc., South Central WI Health Education, Beloit Chamber, Meals on Wheels, Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs, UW-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball, Nature at the Confluence, CBI Bank & Trust, Medical Grade Aesthetics, Beloit SkyCarp, Axley Law Office, and IronTek for your support around scholar learning and career exploration activities!
We would also like to thank the following businesses for their partnership in providing placements where scholars can work and learn: Life Balance, First Community Credit Union, Scott Forge, Stoughton Trailers, TLA, Beloit Senior Living, Stateline Family YMCA, SSM Health, The Rock, Prent, K12, Hardees, Beloit Public Library-Blender Cafe, Riverside Terrace, Culvers, Welty Environmental Center, Power Paws Pet Salon, Acres of Fun, Lucy's #7 Burger Bar, Beloit Skycarp, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Starbucks, Stateline Literacy Council, and Humane Manufacturing.
If you are a business, organization or personally interested in supporting or participating in TLA's career exploration activities, please contact Laura Benisch, Director of Career Planning and Partnerships, at laura.benisch@tlabeloit.com
There Are Many Ways to Support TLA!
Support Us Through Purposity!
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At TLA, we’ve been working hard to ensure all of our scholars have the resources they need to be successful at school (and beyond). We are excited to announce our partnership with the Purposity app! Purposity (a blend of “Purpose” + “Generosity”) allows us to share out anonymous scholar needs to members of our school and larger community who want to help and be able to provide support through just a few clicks on their phone. Please help us reach our goal of 200 followers in order to be able to post more needs! To get started, download the Purposity app and be sure to follow The Lincoln Academy! If you have any questions about the app or supporting scholar needs, please contact Mrs. Nitz, School Social Worker, at (608) 690-5158 or jennifer.nitz@tlabeloit.com
As an independent charter school, TLA receives less per pupil funding than the traditional public school. It is imperative that we make up the funding gap, partnering with our generous community to ensure we can offer an environment that will give each and every scholar a chance to succeed. Your donation can:
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Supply a scholar's uniform - $25
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Furnish a classroom with exploratory supplies for one quarter - $100
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Cover tuition costs for a dual credit enrollment course for a scholar - $300
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Transport a class to a college/career workshop - $500
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Equip four scholars with chromebooks - $1,000
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Host a club or sports team - $2,500 - $10,000
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Furnish and/or equip a classroom or lab space - $5,000 - $15,000​
Consider supporting scholars in exploring and preparing for a career in manufacturing through a contribution to help equip our advanced manufacturing lab:
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Milwaukee Toolbox - $789
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24R Router Tooling - $3,000
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Drake Vertical Bandsaw - $4,198
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Mill Tooling - $5,000
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AF50 Bandsaw - $5,534
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Lathe Tooling - $10,000
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15L Slant Pro Lathe - $26,750
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24R Router - $28,683
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CNC 1100MX mill - $37,616
Each and every contribution is meaningful. Donations can be designated for a specific item, or donated for use at the discretion of TLA leadership. All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be provided to each donor.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Kristi Cole at kristi.cole@tlabeloit.com
On behalf of our scholars, we thank you for your consideration.
Donate by check:
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The Lincoln Academy
Attn: Dr. Kristi Cole
608 Henry Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
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