TOMAHAWK – The Tomahawk Community Thrift Shop (TCTS) supported a variety of local organizations and initiatives through its latest round of grants.
TCTS, founded in 2019 and located at 328 N. 4th St. in Tomahawk, is a 100% volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that returns 75% of its net profits back to other local nonprofits twice a year in the form of grants.
Last month, a total of $52,160.00 was distributed among 19 recipients.
TCTS awarded $28,700.00 in grants in June 2025.
Since its inception, TCTS has distributed $270,711.90 in grant funding.
Latest grant recipients
A $1,200.00 grant was awarded to the Boy Scouts of America 627 Samoset Council for their annual Pinewood Derby.
The Tomahawk Area Interfaith Volunteers (TAIV) will allocate a $4,000.00 award to its transportation program.
With a $2,000.00 grant, the Christmas in July charity will refurbish gym equipment at Marshfield Children’s Hospital.
Apex Angels and Warriors will utilize a $2,500.00 allocation to finish its Animal Care Room.
With a $1,000.00 contribution, Islands of Brilliance will cover administrative expenses and the purchase of materials, helping to support young autistic individuals in the Tomahawk area.
A $4,000.00 award to Our Sisters’ House Homeless Shelter will be used for expenses, groceries, supplies, drug test kits and more.
The School District of Tomahawk will utilize a $5,000.00 grant for summer school supplies, field trips, activities and additional course offerings.
An award of $1,500.00 to St. Mary’s Catholic Church will help three local churches distribute free diapers, wipes and other supplies to Tomahawk-area families.
Hometown Christmas will purchase decorations and solar-powered snowmen and restore its sleigh with its $2,500.00 contribution.
A $5,000.00 grant received by the Tomahawk Emergency Food Pantry will help provide food to local families in need.
The Tomahawk Area Veterans Honor Guard will use its $4,000.00 award to purchase winter uniforms, hats, gloves and long sleeve shirts.
With a $760.00 allocation, St. Mary’s School will purchase a Tonie Box that plays music and tells stories to students.
Tomahawk’s Boy Scout Troop 548 will dedicate its $2,500.00 grant to purchasing 12 Amtrak coach seats for an expedition to New Mexico in July.
Kinship of Tomahawk, with a $2,000.00 award, will provide additional bussing from school to the Kinship building.
The purchase of nesting tables, Wonderbook Decodable Readers and fiction books, as well as face painting activities, will be supported by a $6,000.00 grant awarded to the Tomahawk Public Library.
A $650.00 grant allocated to the Lincoln County Health Department will help organize the 3rd annual Lincoln County Community Baby Shower.
Music on the River will continue its seven-week summer concert series with support from a $2,000.00 grant.
The Tomahawk Area Historical Society will allocate its $2,000.00 award toward artifact donation acceptance, accessioning and preservation equipment.
A $3,550.00 contribution will help Wa Wui Ltd. implement new bleachers at the SARA Park Ice Arena.
About TCTS
To learn more about TCTS and its grant program, visit the shop or call 715-224-3586.
TCTS is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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