Mission

The Neighbors' Place (TNP) is a unique locally supported nonprofit organization with a strong multi-cultural and multi-faith heritage. TNP was formed in 1987 through cooperation among several area churches. Our mission is a simple one: to help people in need. 

TNP provides a number of programs and services to members of the Marathon County community including a food bank, emergency relief, furniture & basic needs bank, educational programming for adults, children, and immigrants, a computer lab, a community garden, and other services that we create in order to meet our clients' needs. 

We are able to continue to provide support to people in need with the help of businesses and individuals who donate their time, money, and other goods. Please explore our website for additional information about who we are and what we do and contact us with questions.

Staff

• Executive Director - Tom Rau
• Administrative Assistant - Khamsao Yang
• Director of Community Support - Aidyn A. Laurynz
• Community Learning Center Director - Marcy Rau
• Food Bank Director - Fernando G. Soto
• Donations Director - Kathy Rubino
• Adult Education Assistant - Mai Nou Lee
• Youth Assistant (AmeriCorps) - Chastity Hayek
• Senior Aides - Irene Robbins, Anna Tanck, David Windorski 

Board of Directors

• Gary Zimbric, President
• Ann Herda-Rapp, President Elect
• Walter John Chilsen, Vice President
• Sean Valiska, Treasurer
• Melinda Bartell, Secretary
• Michelle Dirks-Luebbe
• Dawn Follendorf
• Libby Heidmann
• Bob Lamovec
• Rob Mentzer
• Lisa O'Flyng
• Christy Parks
• Paul Rudersdorf
• Liz Sheahan
• Rev. Jerry Yer Soung
• Kevin Wolf
• Chia Xiong