ECDC Wausau

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

See you all today at 4pm

08/25/2026

Dear Community Members and Supporters,

With the Journey Home Gala coming up, we’re sharing an important update on the final deadlines for those who would like to attend or support the event.

Sponsorship Deadline: August 28
Ticket Deadline: August 31

The gala will celebrate ECDC Multicultural Community Center’s five years of refugee resettlement and community work in Central Wisconsin. The evening will include dinner featuring dishes from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Venezuela, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations who have supported ECDC along the way.

If you’ve been considering attending or sponsoring the gala, now is the time to make those arrangements before the deadlines!

Event Details:
Date: September 10th, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau WI 54403

Tickets are available for purchase at ecdcwausau.org or using this link: https://givebutter.com/ecdc-5-year-anniversary-fundraiser-ucbonw

08/07/2026

Come and join us at the Annual Community Culture Fest and Backpack Bash - Thursday, August 13th!

08/04/2026

Join us as ECDC—Multicultural Community Center reaches its 5-year anniversary!

Since opening our doors in 2021, we have been committed to making Wausau a home for refugees from all over the world. Now five years later, we look back at all the accomplishments we've made and what the next five years has in store.

The Journey Home Gala will be a chance to reflect on the journey refugees undergo to be a part of our community, and the journey our community has embarked on to make anyone who arrives feel welcomed, supported, and at home.

The Gala will feature international dinner options, stories from the refugee community, a silent auction, and live music!

Tickets are available on our website:
https://www.ecdcwausau.org/the-journey-home-gala

For sponsorship inquiries, please email
[email protected]

Thank you to the Jefferson Street Inn for hosting our event this fall.

We hope to see you there!

06/23/2026

Thank you to the organizations, volunteers, community members, refugees, and local governance who attended our World Refugee Day event in collaboration with CAP Services, Inc.!

On World Refugee Day, we recognize the dignity, courage, strength, and resilience of refugees living in our communities. This year's theme, healthcare access for refugees, focused on community education and conversations around how to support the refugee community as they navigate losses in Medicaid and FoodShare in the coming months.

Thank you to Stevens Point Mayor, Mike Wiza; Portage County Executive, Eric Olson; and Chief of Police Edward Orgon at the Stevens Point Police Department for providing opening remarks and the World Refugee Day proclamation.

06/17/2026

ECDC-MCC was honored to attend Wisconsin's World Refugee Day Celebration in Madison, joining community leaders, advocates, service providers, and refugees from across the state to recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugee communities.

World Refugee Day is an opportunity to celebrate the journeys of those who have rebuilt their lives in Wisconsin while also reflecting on the importance of welcome, inclusion, and opportunity. We are proud to stand alongside our partners in supporting refugees as they build new futures and enrich our communities through their talents, cultures, and experiences.

Thank you to Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and everyone involved in organizing this meaningful event. Together, we continue to create a Wisconsin where all people have the opportunity to thrive.

06/10/2026

06/01/2026

ECDC MCC had so much fun at Franklin's Culture Night!

Thank you to Franklin Elementary for hosting such a meaningful event and to everyone who shared a piece of their culture with us. We loved being part of this special evening and look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate our community together!

Franklin Elementary School- Wausau School District

05/06/2026

The ECDC Annual Gala is a moment to come together and celebrate the impact we’re making. As a local branch, we’re proud to be part to take part in this year's theme: “Celebrating Welcome.” It reflects what this work is all about: supporting refugees and immigrants and building community. It’s also a chance to connect with partners, donors, and people across the country who care about this mission.

Check the comments for the link to the event page.