FOOD ALLERGY ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN, INC.

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2722 Union Street • Madison, WI 53704 • (608) 575-9535 • info@foodallergywis.org
“We pick up where the doctor leaves off”

.. .is to provide a supportive environment for adults, teens and parents
... of children with food allergies...to raise awareness about the prevalence
.. and severity of food allergies and the challenges of raising a child with food
..allergies, and...to inform and educate parents, caregivers, peers, and educators
about safely caring for children with food allergies.

 

Our Mission...

Membership

The Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization with three chapters located in the Madison, Wausau and Waukesha areas.  FAAW is an organization operated by NON-PAID volunteers.

Membership to all chapters is open to adults and parents and/or grandparents of children with food allergies and other professionals such as doctors, nurses, teachers, caregivers and dieticians seeking information about living with food allergies.  Membership forms are found at the bottom of this page.

If you do not reside near these three locations, we still welcome you to be a member and you can receive emails and newsletters and many of the benefits offered below to our members.   Also, if you are interested in starting a group in your area and would be interested in being a chapter of FAAW, please contact Sheree Godwin, President, at Sheree@foodallergywis.org or 608-575-9535.

       

Benefits of Membership

Informational group meetings 
Newsletters
Lending Library to various books, DVDs, educational materials
Buddy Program
Allergen Friendly Social Events
Discounts and Samples of products/foods
Access to Speaker/Presentation support materials


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Discounts (other products at MadisonWausau, and Southeast Resource Pages)

Label It or Lose It - Personalized allergy labels custom printed with your child's name and allergies. Safe for dishwasher and microwave use. Place an order and use the code FAAW for a 10% discount.  
 

Who Can Join?

Any adult and parents and/or grandparents of children with food allergies and other professionals such as doctors, nurses, teachers, caregivers, and dieticians seeking information about living with food allergies may join FAAW. Members may opt to receive our newsletter/emails, attend group meetings, participate in events, or volunteer time to support our organization. You can decide what works best for you.
 

Volunteer

Since we are a volunteer organization, we can always use your support. If you have any extra time, you may volunteer in the following areas:

Light administrative work
Event planning
Assist event planners
Public/school speaking
Buddy Support program
Recording events through photography


Chapter Listings - Where are the meetings and events?

Madison Chapter

See Madison Home Page for listing of dates and events and link to chapter FACEBOOK page.  Meetings are held at Holy Cross Lutheran School, 2670 Milwaukee Street - Madison, WI at 6:30 pm.  All ages welcome, but there is no child care available.  Meetings and events may be also held at other locations.   See videos and photos of past events:  Madison Event Videos  and Madison Event Photos.             

Central Wisconsin - Wausau Chapter

See Wausau Home Page for listing of dates and events and link to chapter FACEBOOK page.  


Southeast Wisconsin Chapter 

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every other month (see Southeast Home Page for listing of dates and events and link to chapter FACEBOOK page) at the Waukesha Public Library at 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI at 6:30pm.      
 

How Can I Join?

Two levels of yearly membership:

Full Membership:

Access to all newsletters/emails, materials /resources and links to special discounts for a fee of $10.00. Membership fees also help cover the cost of copying/printing, newsletters, website maintenance, and out reach programs.

Associate Membership:

Access to all newsletters and emails. Additional fees charged for Cake Pan lending, materials and resources.

We will offer sponsorship for families who are unable to afford the $10.00 a year but would like the Full Membership.
 

Steps to Join

You may join by attending one of our meetings and complete the membership form. You may also download the form and mail a form and check (if Full Membership) to:
 
Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin Inc.
2722 Union Street
Madison, WI 53704

For more information about the group or Food Allergies in general please contact:
Sheree' Godwin, President, at 608-575-9535, Fax: 608-249-5215, sheree@foodallergywis.org
 

Membership fees are accepted in check form or credit card vis Pay Pal.  To pay by credit card click here:  http://www.foodallergywis.org/donations.html.  Please forward the completed membership form per mail or email as a PDF.

 

Download the Food Allergy of Wisconsin, Inc. Membership Form

 

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We are a 501 (c)(3) registered nonprofit organization operated by volunteers.

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