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.
Quarterly Spotlight: SPECIAL THANKS
SPECIAL THANKS: Ryan Hanson & Jennifer Hanson
"We’ve been incredibly grateful for the opportunities TLA has provided our son. He’s made amazing friends and has truly thrived in an environment that values both academics and hands-on experiences. One of the highlights has been his ability to start exploring the trades during his junior year—earning school credit and even beginning to save for his future. Programs like this are a testament to TLA’s commitment to preparing students for real-world success. Over the past few years, we’ve donated gently worn uniforms that Iain has outgrown—not as a gesture of charity, but as a way to give back to the TLA community. It’s our hope that these items make things just a little easier for other families and continue the cycle of support that makes TLA such a special place." THANK YOU, Ryan & Jennifer, so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity!
SPECIAL THANKS: Beloit Floral
We would like to thank Beloit Floral for their incredibly generous partnership and support. Since TLA opened, Beloit Floral has been our go-to for all of our floral needs for special events, recognitions, gifts and celebrations. Most notably, they have provided the flowers for our annual Scholar Showcase event, and we worked closely with them for arrangements for this year's very first graduation ceremony. Beloit Floral Co. has been proudly serving Beloit since 1916. They are family owned and operated with one location serving the Beloit area. TLA can certainly attest to their company's promise to provide only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is professional, friendly and prompt! THANK YOU, Beloit Floral for all that you do to support TLA, our scholars, and their families. We appreciate you!
THANK YOU to our local partners!
Thank you to our local partners:
Hendricks CareerTEK, Welty Environmental Center, City of Beloit, Beloit Police Department, Stateline Boys and Girls Club, WIOA, Roy Chapman Andrews Society, Beloit Fire Department, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Rotary Club of Beloit, Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, Blackhawk Technical College, Beloit College, Wright Art Museum, Rising Tide Center, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rock County, Knapton Musik Knotes, Kerry Ingredients, Morse Group, Community Health, UW-Platteville, Caritos, Associated Bank, Meals on Wheels, Sky Carp, Nowlan Law, Beloit Public Library, University Of Wisconsin-Madison, and Beloit Country Club 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: Integrity Auto, Forest City Gear, City of South Beloit, CCI, Beloit Health Systems, Life Balance, First Community Credit Union, TLA, Scot Forge, Culvers, Stoughton Trailers, Beloit Senior Living, Stateline Family YMCA, SSM Health, The Rock Bar & Grill, Prent, K12, Hardee's, Humane Manufacturing, Theile HVAC, Hendricks Family Foundation, Walmart, Blender Cafe, Power Paws Pet Salon, Acres of Fun, Riverside Terrace, Stateline Literacy Council, Dick's Sporting Goods, Merrill & Houston, Beloit International Film Festival, Iconiq, Prairie Animal Hospital, and A & B Tax Preparation.
There Are Many Ways to Support TLA!
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
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.
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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