Paws for a Cause


Paws for a Cause is a yearlong community initiative led by Chippewa Manor, dedicated to providing a fully trained, certified service dog to a veteran right here in our local community. For many veterans, the invisible wounds of service can make daily life challenging. A professionally trained service dog offers more than companionship — it restores independence, emotional stability, safety, confidence, and the ability to navigate everyday life with renewed strength. The impact is life-changing. The transformation is real. And the need is urgent. Our goal is to raise the necessary funds to place a service dog with a local veteran by our annual Veterans Salute celebration, held during the first week of November. To make this possible, we are seeking support from local corporate sponsors and individual donors who believe in honoring those who have served. Throughout the year, our employees, residents, and clients will host a variety of fundraising activities — including cookie sales, basket auctions, and other community events — to help reach our goal.


How Can You Help?

You can make a tax-deductible donation today by clicking the link below. 100% of every contribution goes directly toward providing a fully trained service dog for a local veteran in our community. Every gift — large or small — brings us one step closer to placing this life-changing companion with a deserving hero. Your generosity helps restore independence, confidence, and daily stability to someone who has sacrificed so much for our country.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Local businesses are invited to join our growing team of corporate sponsors, demonstrating leadership, gratitude, and a meaningful commitment to those who have served. Sponsorship is more than support — it is a visible investment in our community and the well-being of a local veteran. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please call or email us directly. We would be honored to work alongside you. Together, we can turn gratitude into action — and make a lasting difference for a local hero.

For more information please feel free to call (715) 723-4437 or email jill.gengler@chippewamanor.com

We are proudly partnering with Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, a respected nonprofit with a proven record of breeding, training and placing service dogs with veterans. It takes $25,000-$30,000 to breed, train and place a service dog with a veteran. Patriot K9s of Wisconsin was established in 2017 in Wausau, WI. Since inception they have graduated more than 100 Service Dog Teams.

Patriot K9s has…

  • Partnered with major Wisconsin organizations, including the Green Bay Packers
  • Been the recipient of multiple U.S. government grants
  • Extensive experience training/matching dogs with veterans

How to Nominate a Veteran or Apply for a Service Dog?

Get started by clicking here to see how you can qualify – or – find a request for contact at  www.patriotk9s.org. You will receive a phone call from Patriot K9s within 1-3 business days. You will be asked some preliminary questions to assess eligibility and have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have. You will receive an application packet in the mail after this call.

Corporate Sponsorship Partners

PARTNERS ($2,000+)

  • Chippewa Manor – Project Organizer: Chippewa Manor is leading the effort to engage community members and corporate sponsors to raise awareness for veterans in need and to provide a service dog for a local veteran.
  • Eau Claire Express Baseball Team – Event Sponsor: The Eau Claire Express are hosting a game at Carson Park on August 7th to help raise funds for Paws for a Cause. The game will feature veteran’s groups and opportunities for the community to meet and interact with Patriot K9s representatives and ambassador dogs.
  • WWIB/WOGO Radio – Media Partner: WWIB/WOGO is providing advertising and promotional messaging for the Paws for a Cause program throughout the year.
  • Leader-Telegram – Media Partner: WWIB/WOGO is providing advertising and promotional messaging for the Paws for a Cause program throughout the year.
  • Eagles Club 2213 – Event Sponsor / Donor: The Chippewa Valley Eagles Club hosted a Meat Auction/Prize Raffle on Feb. 19th at Red Zone Sports Bar.

FRIENDS ($1,000-$1,999)

  • Corporate sponsor coming soon

HELPERS ($500-$999)

  • Corporate sponsor coming soon

CONTRIBUTORS ($250-$499)

  • Corporate sponsor coming soon