“What will Max do when he’s finished with school?"

We were asked this question so many times. Our answer was always the same -- we had no idea! But now, with Matthias Academy, we have new hope for a bright future for Max.

Meet our Max. He is an amazing young man! He loves his family and friends and gives the best hugs ever. He enjoys music, dancing and horseback riding. And, Max has special needs. He is currently living at home with mom and dad but desiring more independence.

So, we are on a mission to fund Max's future at Matthias Academy. Our goal is $35K so Max can soon have a residential placement where he can have both independence and the support he needs to thrive for years to come.

Living at Matthias will open up so many new possibilities for Max. It is truly a special place where he will be able to spread his wings and develop important life skills.

Please consider donating to help Max and other special adults like him to thrive. We are so grateful for the staff and board of directors at Matthias that we have found an answer to our prayers.

What is The Matthias Academy?

Matthias Academy is a nonprofit adult day program that recently opened its doors in 2020. They are located in Benet Lake, WI. Matthias Academy serves adults with mild to severe disabilities, specialized medical needs, behaviors and mild to severe autism from Illinois and Wisconsin. Day program classes are offered in several areas of study, such as Health and Wellness, Culinary Arts, Meteorology, Fashion and Design, Marketing, Communication and Digital Media, Horticulture, Accounting and Business Management, all tailored to individual learning levels. Adults can work within the retail stores as well as work in behind-the-scenes preparatory roles. The board of directors and its leadership are planning to open a Bookstore and Bike Shop. In addition, times of recreation and leisure are guided, and exercise and mobility are required multiple times daily to maintain health and wellness. Independence is strongly encouraged, and parent and student guided goals are carried out throughout daily operations. The Matthias Academy is approved by the IRS as a 501C3 tax deductible charity. EIN#82-5324304

Thank you for your love, support and generosity!

Mark, Sandy, Max and family