Law Enforcement Appreciation Project

Law Enforcement Appreciation Project Have you ever wanted to thank an officer in your community but didn’t know how? OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Law Enforcement Appreciation Project (L.E.A.P.)

This organization was created to provide the opportunity to show appreciation and support for the law Enforcement community throughout Marathon County. is to show appreciation and support for the law enforcement community throughout Marathon County. We intend to accomplish this by raising funds sufficient to enable us to show appreciation in ways such as providing beverages or snacks for all patro

l officers while on duty on a regular basis throughout the county. Additionally, this project will provide the citizens of Marathon County the opportunity and venue to anonymously show their financial support for Law Enforcement. OUR VISION:
Locally recognize the law enforcement community for an extended period of time. Provide gift cards or a central fund for the purchase of a beverage during an officer's shift. Increase officer morale and retention. A PERPETUAL 'PAY IT FORWARD'
The goal of this group of concerned citizens is to Pay It Forward, perpetually, to the protectors of our community. How to Donate:
ONLINE: https://CFONCW.org, click on Giving, Give Now, select Law Enforcement Appreciation Project. MAIL: send check donations to Community Foundation, PO Box 1991, Wausau, WI 54402 (Write “LEAP” in the memo). IN PERSON: at various community events with a LEAP presence. LEAP is a 501(c)3 organization. FOR THE BLUE:
Have you ever wanted to thank an officer in your community but didn’t know how? Supporting this organization is your opportunity to support the blue. It’s easy to make a one-time or perpetual donation. Your donation will help build a sustainable fund for our officers in blue to enjoy a cup of coffee on you. An ongoing "thank you for your service!"

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We appreciate you every day! Thank you for all you do and sacrifice for our communities. ❤️
01/09/2026

We appreciate you every day! Thank you for all you do and sacrifice for our communities. ❤️

Thank you Wausau Pilot & Review for the wonderful coverage of our gift card presentation today!
12/30/2025

Thank you Wausau Pilot & Review for the wonderful coverage of our gift card presentation today!

The Law Enforcement Appreciation Project distributed today, Dec. 29, roughly 320 gift cards to law enforcement officers and emergency communications

Thank you Cooper at News 9 WAOW for the great coverage of our gift card presentation today!
12/30/2025

Thank you Cooper at News 9 WAOW for the great coverage of our gift card presentation today!

WAUSAU, Wi. (WAOW) - The Law Enforcement Appreciation Project, known as L.E.A.P., is spreading cheer in Marathon County by honoring local officers post-holiday season.

Our gift card presentation…Thank you News 9 WAOW and Wausau Pilot & Review for covering the story!
12/29/2025

Our gift card presentation…

Thank you News 9 WAOW and Wausau Pilot & Review for covering the story!

12/29/2025

The Law Enforcement Appreciation Project (LEAP) will distribute approximately 320 gift cards, reaching law enforcement officers and emergency communications personnel across Marathon County in its second gift card disbursement of 2025—continuing LEAP’s year-round appreciation efforts to show tangible community support for those who serve.

The distribution takes place at the close of the holiday season, a period when law enforcement officers and emergency dispatchers often face longer hours and increased call volume.

Gift cards will be provided to deputies with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, patrol officers across community departments—including Athens, Edgar, Everest Metro, Kronenwetter, Marathon City, Mosinee, Rothschild, Spencer, Stratford, and Wausau—as well as Marathon County 911 emergency dispatchers.

The presentation will take place Monday, December 29, 2025 at 12:30pm in the Sheet's Memorial Room at the Marathon County Courthouse.

“This is about showing officers and dispatchers their community sees them and appreciates the work they do every day,” said Dan Krcma, President of LEAP. “This second distribution lets us extend that gratitude to the 911 professionals who are often the first first-responders. With continued community support, we hope to expand this effort even further.”

Giving Tuesday—Tuesday, December 2nd—is the perfect time to share your appreciation for those who keep our community saf...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday—Tuesday, December 2nd—is the perfect time to share your appreciation for those who keep our community safe, 24/7.

The Law Enforcement Appreciation Project (LEAP) was created to help you pay it forward by providing the opportunity to support the law Enforcement community throughout Marathon County.

Ways to Donate:
💻 Online: CFONCW.org → Give Now → Law Enforcement Appreciation Project

📬 Mail: PO Box 1991, Wausau, WI 54402 (Memo: “LEAP”)

🔗 Website: lawenforcementappreciation.org/donate

📍 In Person: At LEAP events across Marathon County

We love the support and appreciation coming from the crowds at the Dairyland Balloon Jubilee. Thanks to all for donating...
07/13/2025

We love the support and appreciation coming from the crowds at the Dairyland Balloon Jubilee. Thanks to all for donating and chatting with us! Let us know if you’d like us at your event !

This spectacular event is happening this weekend, 6/21-6/22 at Bluegill Bay in Wausau! The Law Enforcement Appreciation ...
06/15/2025

This spectacular event is happening this weekend, 6/21-6/22 at Bluegill Bay in Wausau! The Law Enforcement Appreciation Project is a host/volunteer for the event. We hope to see you there.

06/13/2025
We're proud to share our annual report, providing a strong story of the growth and volunteer power of the Law Enforcemen...
02/03/2025

We're proud to share our annual report, providing a strong story of the growth and volunteer power of the Law Enforcement Appreciation Project. Contact us if you'd like a copy or want more information on helping this cause.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a celebration of the unwavering commitment of law enforcement person...
01/09/2025

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a celebration of the unwavering commitment of law enforcement personnel. While we cherish this annual tribute, we are even more proud that LEAP consistently shows its gratitude for their selfless efforts every day.

You can help! Donations can be made anytime to our organization. Your support empowers us to provide gift cards to law enforcement throughout Marathon County, reminding them that their community values their service and sacrifice.

Today, members of the Law Enforcement Appreciation Project met at the Mountain Bay Metropolitan Police Department to pre...
12/17/2024

Today, members of the Law Enforcement Appreciation Project met at the Mountain Bay Metropolitan Police Department to present our second gift card donation of 2024 to Marathon County Law Enforcement. Over 300 $25 gift cards were provided for disbursement. We thank the Mountain Bay officers and deputies for hosting us. A huge thank you to our supporters for making this donation possible.

If you’d like to donate toward our next gift card presentation, here’s how to do it. We are a 501(c)3 organization, so your donations are applicable for tax deduction.

ONLINE: through the community foundation, go to https://CFONCW.org, click on Giving, Give Now, select Law Enforcement Appreciation Project.

BY MAIL: send check donations to Community Foundation, PO Box 1991, Wausau, WI 54402 (Write “LEAP” in the memo)

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PO Box 1991
Wausau, WI
54401

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+17152163443

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