ORBIS hosts 2026 Community Giving event
Recently, ORBIS Corp., a global prpvider of reusable packaging solutions, held its annual Community Giving Reception where nonprofit partners, community leaders, and employees gathered to celebrate organizations that make a positive impact throughout southeast Wisconsin.
The company said the event reflects its commitment to supporting communities where employees live and work through charitable giving, volunteerism and community partnerships.
This year’s guest speaker, Vicki Hediger of the Huntington’s Disease Society, shared how donations help advance research, fund clinical trials, provide community education and connect individuals and families with critical support services. Her presentation highlighted the importance of ongoing community support in improving the lives of those affected by Huntington’s disease.
More than Forty Area Nonprofits Recognized
In 2026, ORBIS and Menasha Corp. supported a wide range of southeast Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and community groups, all of which were recognized at the Community Giving Reception.
“We are honored to continue a tradition of service that spans more than 175 years,” said ORBIS President Norm Kukuk. “From supporting health, education and food security to advancing inclusion, environmental stewardship, animal welfare and the arts, these organizations help our communities thrive. Together, we can continue building a brighter future for generations to come. Through these partnerships, ORBIS helps strengthen local communities and support organizations that make a meaningful difference every day.”
The recognized nonprofits include:
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention WI
- Angelman Syndrome Foundation
- Autism Society of SE Wisconsin
- Big Bill & Bob Van Wie Invitational – UW Carbone Cancer Ctr
- Blessings in a Backpack
- Bread & Roses
- Brewers Community Foundation
- Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation
- Camp Hometown Heroes
- Creative Community Living Services
- Downs Syndrome Association of WI
- Educational Foundation of Watertown
- Fort Atkinson Show Choir
- HAWS
- Heroes for Heroes
- Humane Society of Jefferson County
- Huntington’s Disease Foundation
- Imagine A Day Foundation
- Johnson Creek Helping Hands Food Pantry
- Johnson Creek Fire Department & EMS Department
- Journey21
- Kisses From Keegan & Friends
- Lake Area Free Clinic
- Lake Country Dock Hounds
- Lake Country Shop with Cops
- Lake Mills Food Pantry
- Lake Mills Police Department
- LifeStriders
- MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- McQuire Foundation
- Make A Wish Foundation
- Meghan’s Mission
- NAMI Southeast WI
- Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts
- Oconomowoc Food Pantry
- Oconomowoc Jazz Band Aids
- Oconomowoc Police Department
- Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund
- Pets Helping People
- Prohealth Angelsgrace Hospice
- Prohealth Lake Walk for Cancer
- Rainbow Hospice
- Watertown Police Department
- Waukesha Green Team
About ORBIS Corp.
Drawing upon more than 175 years of material handling expertise and 70 years of plastics innovations, ORBIS helps world-class customers move their products faster, safer and more cost-effectively with reusable totes, pallets, containers, dunnage and racks.
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