Door County non-profit organizations are holding their own as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic closes in on two months. Used to being able to break ground by now, Door County Habitat for Humanity is cautiously optimistic about beginning its 43rd home build soon. The Safer at Home order has delayed the start of the project slated for northern Door County in the summer as well as the organization’s other repair projects. Megan Dietz from Door County Habitat for Humanity says the pandemic is having its effect not just on the projects they can do but the money they can raise.

Some Door County non-profits have been able to survive during this time thanks to the efforts of the Door County Emergency Response Fund. The joint effort between the United Way of Door County and the Door County Community Foundation has raised over $415,000 since it was reactivated this spring.