UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER Holiday Wish List 2016

Wishlist2016 v2.indd 1 10/7/2016 11:04:26 AM Make a Wish Come True! The United Way Volunteer Center Holiday Wish List helps you help others.

ll types of nonprofit County during the holiday season. Here, Don’t forget, you can help others at areas of our community’s Agenda agencies from across Dane you’ll learn exactly what each agency is all times of year! Find opportunities that for Change: education, income, and County are looking for hoping to receive — including volunteer match your interests and availability at health. For more information, visit assistance through this service, food, toys and gifts, clothing and www.volunteeryourtime.org. www.unitedwaydanecounty.org. The Aspecial collection of holiday-related personal items, decorations and more! United Way of Dane County engages Holiday Wish List has been compiled volunteer and donation opportunities. Simply browse the agency descriptions the community, mobilizes volunteers by United Way Volunteer Center and You can make a difference in the and categories to find a need that you can and strengthens local nonprofits distributed in partnership with Isthmus. This life of a child, family, older adult, fill, and get in touch with the right contacts to achieve measurable results and publication is sponsored by the Business organization or individual in Dane to make it happen. change lives through the three priority Volunteer Network and BMO Harris Bank.

4-C (Community Agrace HospiceCare Bayview Foundation Box of Balloons Coordinated Child For more than 35 years, Agrace has been a Bayview Townhomes and Community Box of Balloons is a non-profit organization non-profit, community based health care Center is located in Madison’s “Triangle” providing birthday parties to children in need. Care, Inc.) agency dedicated to providing expert physical, neighborhood and is home to more than 270 Families/caregivers are provided a box of 4-C is a non- profit early childhood organization emotional and spiritual support to patients and low income immigrants and refugees from party supplies customized for their child for a serving families, early childhood professionals families through the stages of serious illness. over 12 countries. Free services and programs memorable birthday celebration. and the community. Services include free Agrace HospiceCare is nationally recognized for provided to residents include: After-School, Sarah Wells child care referrals, free play and learn play the comprehensive hospice services we provide. Summer Camp, Teen Nights, Senior Bingo [email protected] groups, free developmental screening and Amanda Husk and Lunches, Resource/Referral, Wellness (567) 230-6132 education, early childhood training, Young Star [email protected] and Education. www.boxofballoons.org consultation, family child care certification and (608) 327-7298 Xue Vang 8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sa-Su [email protected] the CACFP Food Program. www.agrace.org Toys and Gifts Joyce Schneider 8:30 AM-4:30 PM M-F (608) 256-7808 x206 Board games, party games, Happy Birthday to [email protected] Toys and Gifts www.bayviewfoundation.org You! by Dr. Seuss (bulk order), Uline 18x12x12”” (608) 271-9181 Teddy bears to be given to hospice patients and 9:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F white cardboard boxes (item number S-4634) www.4-C.org family members through Agrace HospiceCare’s Holiday Volunteers Program-Office-Agency Needs 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Dori Bear Program. The program brings comfort Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts Birthday candles, rolls of tape, birthday cards, Toys and Gifts to patients as well as to children and older December 1 - 15. birthday gift bags, punch ballons, tissue paper, Folkmanis little turtle hand puppet available family members who are coping with the Toys and Gifts crepe paper rolls (especially pink, purple, & on Amazon (25), Folkmanis turtle finer puppet serious illness of a loved one. Donated bears Arts and crafts supplies, movie passes, pre- blue), postage stamps, Box of Balloons logo available on Amazon (25), English & Spanish must be at least 10” tall and new with tags school age toys, school-age toys, LEGO balloons, helium tank, colored/patterned children’s books, new ethnically diverse baby still on (for infection control purposes.) Both kits, jewelry kits, board games, sports duct tape, Box of Balloon logo table cloth dolls, social emotional children’s books, holiday and non holiday themed bears are equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer for events, 6ft collapsible banquet tables for Flabbersmashed About You by Rachel Vail (10), welcome. balls), gift cards to local businesses (coffee, events (2), folding utility wagon, gift cards Mean Soup by Betsy Everitt (10), No No Yes Yes clothing, food, music). from Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Micheal’s, Target, by Leslie Patricelli (10), On Monday When It American Red Cross Clothing and Personal Items Costco, Party City. Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister (10), Lots of Ages birth-12: children’s coats, winter Feelings by Shelley Rotner (10). The American Red Cross helps people in boots, gloves/mittens, hats, sweaters, emergencies by assisting disaster victims, pants. Ages 13-17: local sports gear Boys & Girls Club supporting veterans and teaching the Program-Office-Agency Needs (Badgers, Brewers and Packers), hoodies, community lifesaving skills. of Dane County 9x11” construction paper, 8.5x11” colored sweaters, hair accessories and nail polish. Ann Taff The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is one of cardstock, copier paper, glue sticks, markers, [email protected] the leading organizations in youth development adult scissors, gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, (877) 618-6628 x5822 programs, developing partnerships to produce Office Depot, Woodman’s, HyVee), disinfecting Big Oak Child Care www.redcross.org/volunteer positive outcomes for young people, families, Provide child-centered, play-based learning wipes. and communities. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F experiences for young children in a safe and Bri Patten Program-Office-Agency Needs nurturing environment. [email protected] 9 Lives Rescue Items for art therapy program at the VA Mary Niec (608) 257-2606 x723 hospital; leather craft kits, sun or dream [email protected] 9 Lives Rescue is a small, foster based cat www.bgcdc.org rescue serving the Dane County area. Rescue catcher craft kits, paint by number kits (608) 249-3991 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F is passionate about providing personalized (acrylic), plastic model building with/out www.bigoakchildcare.org adoptions and enriching the lives of people paint or glue kits, sketch pads, sketch pencils, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM M-F Food and cats by finding the right forever homes charcoal pencils, colored pencils, markers, Gift cards for families to Woodman’s, Aldi’s, Program-Office-Agency Needs Copps or other local grocery stores; gift cards for homeless, unwanted and abused cats and adult coloring books, wood craft kits, paint Binders, tape, pens, printer paper, scotch kittens. to restaurants such as Subway, McDonald’s, kits (non-toxic acrylic paints), paint brushes, thermal lamination pouches, push-pins, Wendy’s, etc. Janell Moody small canvas boards for painting (4x4”, 5x7”or sheet protectors (to use in binders), binder [email protected] 8x10”), air dry modeling clay, drawing paper, clips, paper clips, sticky notes, dry-erase Toys and Gifts (608) 212-7226 cross stitch or yarn stitch kits. markers, children art supplies, Band-Aid, Gift cards, baby dolls, art kits, sports www.9livesrescue.com hand sanitizer, and cold packs. equipment, headphones, video games. 10:00 AM -9:00 PM M-Su Clothing and Personal Items Food Sports apparel-Badger & Packer, finger nail Wet and dry cat and kitten food, clumping litter polish, make-up, body sprays/cologne and and gift cards to pet stores or stores selling cat lotions. food and litter.

2 f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f Holiday Volunteers Kim Peterson Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts for Tres [email protected] Reyes during the first week of January. (608) 837-4611 x120 Toys and Gifts www.colonialclub.org Toys and books to be given at the Tres Reyes 9:00 AM-2:00 PM M-R event in January. Books in Spanish for middle Holiday Volunteers school and high school students, up-to-date Volunteers are needed to help with snow pocket dictionaries, up-to-date Spanish/ shoveling for seniors in their homes, holiday English dictionaries, water bottles, coloring decorating at our facility, and substitutes as books, puzzles, board games, grocery store gift needed during the holiday season for meal cards, graphic novels and comic books. delivery to homebound seniors. Program-Office-Agency Needs Food Expo markers, small white boards, coat rack, Holiday food baskets, microwave popcorn, small book shelf, thank you cards, Vista Print food donations for annual holiday party in gift cards, new white t-shirts, standing fans, December (please call for items needed) world map, white board with tripod, crayons, Toys and Gifts markers, graphing calculators, new foldable Small holiday ornaments or other holiday projector screen, microphone and speakers, items for 85 seniors at the holiday party in reams of copier paper, white mail envelopes, December, small gift items for 35 Meals-on- round tables for offices or classrooms, Wheels volunteer drivers, gas cards, grocery conference tables for classrooms, matching store gift cards for program clients. chairs, diagram and/or model skeleton and Clothing and Personal Items human organs for Caminos 2.0 class, media Soap, shampoo, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, cart for projector and laptop.Tablecloths for toilet paper and laundry detergent. round tables and 6’ rectangular tables, colored paper, projector, laptop, wooden desk, 12 Holiday Decorations Madison Senior Center - Volunteer holiday servers. cup coffeemaker, toilet paper, paper towels, Holiday paper products (plates, napkins, disinfectant gel, and a large visible sign for the cups, place mats, tablecloths), fresh pine Community Garden. wreaths, scotch tape, wrapping paper, Breast Cancer Recovery Center for Families holiday cards, seasonal CDs/DVDs and dry eraser markers. Breast Cancer Recovery’s mission is to provide Center for Families partner with parents in Colonial Club Senior an environment for women breast cancer their efforts to nurture, protect and teach their Program-Office-Agency Needs survivors to heal emotionally. All programs children. Programs include home visits to Activity Center New laptop for programs/presentations, are designed and conducted by survivors for support new parents, play & learn activities to LCD projector, white copier paper, printer ink The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is survivors. promote school readiness support groups and (call for printer model), stamps, lunch-sized a non-profit senior activity center that is a workshops to foster strong parenting, and 24 brown paper bags for Meals-on-Wheels, 3 Megan Purtell gathering place for seniors to participate hour respite/crisis child care during tough times. ring binders, miscellaneous door or bingo [email protected] in classes, activities, and entertainment/ Building Stronger prizes ($5.00 or less) such as puzzle books, (608) 661-4178 BuildingJulie Sheldon Stronger educational programs. The Colonial Club also stationery and/or beverage mugs. www.brecovery.org [email protected] provides daily meals on-site, meals-on-wheels 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM M - W 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM R (608) 729-1142 to homebound seniors, an adult day center, and Program-Office-Agency Needs www.centerforfamilies.org case management services. Copy paper, paper clips, bankers boxes for filing. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F CONTINUED ➡ Food Communities.Baby formula with iron or soy or lactose-free, Canopy Center - Oasis individual snacks (bagged) Canopy Center is an umbrella organization Toys and Gifts with several programs.At Oasis BMO is one Harris of these Bank, weLEGO ta kekits (small),pride new in or our gently loc usedal board communities. That’sPLEASE why, JOIN UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY programs, and it provideseach resources year, such through as variousbooks (bilingual sponsorships English/Spanish and a bonus), community involvement therapy and counselingea toch children year, and through their variouscurrent Disneysponsorships and Pixar DVDs andand cartoon community involvement IN THANKING: non-offending caregiverswe arewho committedhave experienced to providingepisodes (SpongeBob, our suppor Dora, etc.),t. art supplies, sexual abuse. art kits, remote controlled cars, bath/water toys, Makenzi Rasmussen Crayola watercolors, non-toxic tempera paint. [email protected] Harris bank is proud to support (608) 729-1130 Clothing and Personal Items Diapers (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Pull-Ups, baby wipes, www.canopycenter.orgUnited Way of Dane County and the Holiday Wish List. winter coats (children), winter boots (children), 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-T, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM F costumes and dress-up clothes, new children’s Toys and Gifts underwear (preschool to teen), gym shorts for Toysmith spiral glitter wand, puffer balls, children, changing pads, nursing pillows, child mesh-and-marble fidget toy, pull and and adult toothbrushes and paste. stretch bounce ball, Sargent Art 50 count fine tip washable marker pack, Pressman Holiday Decorations Non-denominational wrapping paper, gift bags checkers board game, deck of cards, Elmer’s and bows. washable school glue 4 oz., black paint, vinyl clever catch ice breaker ball by American Program-Office-Agency Needs Childproofing products, baby gates, personal Educational, Bendeez (purple passion),® wacky ® BMO Harris Bank® and BMO Harris ® are trade names used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC bmoharris.com tracks by Toysmith,BMO WhatzHarris ItBank fidget and toy, BMO Kinetic Harris first are tradeaid kits, names gas cards used for byfamilies BMO to Harris attend Bank N.A. Member FDIThisC guide was produced by Isthmus Publishing bmoharris.c Co., Inc.om Sand 1.5 lb brown, liquid motion bubbler for programs, gift cards to give to parents, AA and Additional copies of the Holiday Wish List can be found at your local sensory play at www.superzoutlet.com, Tangle AAA batteries. library branch, and online at unitedwaydanecounty.org/wishlist, Jr. original fidget toy, TOOB educational toys (call agency for specific sets), Dowling Centro Hispano and isthmus.com, or by contacting the United Way Volunteer Center Magnets Simply Science magnet mania kit, at (608) 246-4380 or [email protected] Ker Plunk game, Crayola color switchers, Play- Centro Hispano works to improve the quality of Doh, glitter glue, latex balloons, aromatherapy life for Latinos and others living in Dane County essential oils, ball mason jars, 20 copies of by empowering youth, strengthening families, The inclusion of any organization or person in this Wish List does not each book: Helping your Child Recover from and engaging the community. constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect to Nina Gehan Sexual Abuse by Caren Adams, How Long Does the competence, suitability, or reliability of such organization or person [email protected] it Hurt by Cynthia L. Mathers, A Terrible Thing by the United Way of Dane County. Happened by Margaret Holmes. (608) 255-3018 www.micentro.org 8:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F

f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f 3 Community Action East Madison Coalition For South Community Center Central Wisconsin, Inc. The East Madison Community Center is a neighborhood focal point, serving children Develops economic and social capacities of and families from the surrounding area, individuals, families and communities to reduce collaborating to help community residents poverty in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha achieve goals, gain skills and strengthen the Counties. community through education, employment, Carissa Cornwell fitness and socialization. [email protected] Typhanny Greene (608) 246-4730 x229 [email protected] www.cacscw.org (608) 249-0861 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F www.eastmadisoncc.org Food 8:00 AM-8:00 PM M-R 8:00 AM-9:00 PM F, 9:00 Pet food, gift cards to grocery stores, AM -5:00 PM Sa department stores, Visa/MC and gas. Holiday Volunteers Toys and Gifts Volunteers are needed for holiday party Gift cards, new underwear and socks preparation, decorating, gift wrapping, Clothing and Personal Items distributing food and toys, and creating holiday New items include underwear, socks, bath cards or crafts with children. towels and washcloths. Toilet paper, deodorant, Food body lotion, shampoo/conditioner, laundry Non-perishable food items, particularly items baskets, paper towels, cleaning supplies, dish for a holiday meal (turkey, gravy, mashed soap, laundry soap, all purpose cleaners, potatoes, cranberry sauce, dessert mixes, etc.). disinfectant wipes. Santas Without Chimneys. Toys and Gifts Books, music, toys, games, sports equipment, videos for children ages 0-17, ethnically diverse Community Work Clothing and Personal Items DeForest Area and culturally enriching toys and books. Services, Inc. Disposable scrubs, Cowboy Magic concentrated detangler and shine, and fleece remnants (by Community & Clothing and Personal Items CWC assists individuals with developmental the yard) Blankets, winter coats for children ages 3-17, disabilities to work in the community by hats, gloves, scarves, boots, snow pants, other Holiday Decorations Senior Center providing them with individualized assessment, winter clothes, gently used or new clothing DeForest Area Community and Senior Center job development, on the job training, and job Helium tank. is a cooperative intermunicipal organization for women, men and children, infant supplies retention services. The agency also provides Program-Office-Agency Needs dedicated to serving older adults and their (diapers, lotion, baby wipes, etc.), unopened opportunities for individuals with disabilities to Unscented/non-clumping clay litter, Cuddle Disc families to promote indpendence and well being personal care items for children and adults participate in a variety of recreational activities (used to keep young kittens warm), small kitchen while providing a welcoming place to participate (toothpaste, soaps, body wash, antiperspirant/ in the community. scales, kitten bottle kits, large bales of aspen or and volunteer. The Center provides outreach, deodorant, shampoo, hair care products, Sarah Cutler pine wood shavings, quality white copier paper, information/referral, case management and shaving razors, cosmetics and feminine hygiene [email protected] pens, sharpies, dry eraser markers, Scotch tape, social events and serves lunch M-F. products, toilet paper, facial tissue and paper (608) 233-0115 sticky notes, Elmer’s glue and glue sticks, alligator Mary Jorgensen towels. 8:00 AM -4:30 PM M-F clips, 2-pocket folders, manila folders, soft- [email protected] Holiday Decorations sided pet carriers, Dawn dish soap, disposable Program-Office-Agency Needs (609) 846-9469 x224 Wrapping paper, gift tags, paper plates, cups, baggies (sandwich, quart or gallon), liquid laundry Shredders for client use, shredding oil and gift www.thecommunitycornerstone.org napkins and plastic cutlery. cards to office supply stores. detergent,facial tissue, paper towels, gift cards 9:00 AM-3:30 PM M-F (Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Target, Menards, Walmart, Farm and Fleet and Copps), Android Food Elver Park Dane County tablets, hardware firewall, small floor server rack Chocolate mini sized individually wrapped for a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, candy bars, M&Ms, individual non refrigerated Neighborhood Center Humane Society creamers, regular and decaf cans of coffee. flat screen monitors (19” and above preferred). The Elver Park Neighborhood Center (EPNC) Dane County Humane Society is a private, Holiday Decorations provides support to children and families in the non-profit, open admission shelter assisting White and colored tissue paper, 8.5 x 11” white Greater Elver Park neighborhood. We support companion animals, exotic species, farm Dane County Juvenile and colored cardstock, seasonal napkins, children through programming that targets animals, small mammals, and orphaned or Shelter Home placemats, white mini-lights, postcard stamps, academics, social/emotional learning, and injured wildlife. AAA batteries and D batteries health/wellness. We provide after school and Patty Zehl Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home is a summer day camp programming for youth in [email protected] temporary living facility for juveniles. The grades K-12. (608) 838-0413 x114 mission is to provide youth in crisis who are Domestic Abuse Carlie Toland www.giveshelter.org in need of a stable environment or temporary Intervention Services [email protected] 12:00 PM-7:00 PM M-T-R-F, 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM home, while instilling accountability, teaching (608) 276-9785 x625 Sa-Su, closed Wednesday competency skills and ensuring community Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (or DAIS) www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org/ safety. Shelter Home can house up to 16 juveniles believes that a world free from violence is neighborhood-centers/elver-park-k-5-program Food (8 boys, 8 girls) ages 12 - 17. possible. DAIS works to make Dane County, WI, Pate canned cat food, Royal Canin Baby Cat 10:00 AM -6:00 PM M-F Catherine Arnold a safer, just, equitable place for people who have canned or dry food, canned dog food, non-beef [email protected] experienced domestic violence, their children, Clothing and Personal Items hot dogs, soft and chewy training treats (for (608) 246-3278 and the people who love them. Children’s socks, and underwears, winter dogs), squeeze cheese, creamy peanut butter, www.countyofdane.com/juvenilecourt Liz Klaus clothing for K-12th graders, hats, waterproof rolled rawhides, pig ears, bully sticks, Kitten 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM M - F [email protected] gloves, winter boots, feminine hygiene Milk Replacer (KMR), rodent block food, wild products, deodorant and facial tissue Toys and Gifts (608) 338-0077 bird seed, Timothy Hay, and Manna Pro bite size www.abuseintervention.org Program-Office-Agency Needs horse treats (any flavor). Adult size bike helmets, gift cards in small amounts, movies, Wii games, board games, 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM M-W Crayons, markers, colored pencils, Toys and Gifts coloring books, crayons, color pencils, game Clothing and Personal Items construction paper, Elmer’s glue, glue sticks, Plush, squeaky and durable rubber dog toys, books, LEGO kits, beads, craft supplies, sports DAIS requests all items must be new. Twin size action heroes, dolls, dress up clothes for Slim Cat interactive feeders, Kong Wobbler or balls, Frisbees, outdoor games, baseball gloves, comforters, twin size sheet sets, bed pillows, boys and girls, ethnically diverse books, board Kibble Nibble food, dispensing dog toys, cat air hockey table, ping pong table, playing cards, large bath towels, and washcloths. games, white printer paper, pens, pencils, toys, stretch and scratch cat boards, Feliway art supplies, drawing paper, puzzles and books calculators, rulers, composition notebooks, diffusers and refills, small critter wood chews, for teens. sticky notes, masking tape, duct tape, fleece child-sized gardening gloves, garden hand fabric, sewing supplies, Woodman’s and Clothing and Personal Items trowels, Crayola crayons, Crayola markers, bird Walmart gift cards, basketballs, footballs, Lip balm, body wash, back packs, duffle bags, house kits, bat house kits, and children’s CDs volleyballs, soccer balls, jump ropes, noise male boxers, female underwear, bras, socks,twin (Kidz Bop, Frozen soundtrack, etc.) cancelling earmuffs, headphones, blankets. size blankets, planners and luggage.

4 f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f Goodman Community Center Santas Without Chimneys The Goodman Community Center strengthens lives and secures futures by engaging the community in a nourishing, educational and welcoming environment. Programs include delivers directly pre-K, 4K, elementary, middle, and high school afterschool, teen employment, senior meals & activities, food pantry, and a fitness center. to children in need Kate Katzban-Beren [email protected] ince 2012, Santas Without Chimneys has provided thousands of sacks of (608) 204-8056 blankets, books, and special wishes to homeless and highly mobile children www.goodmancenter.org and teens in the Madison area. Gifts are carefully selected to match the kids’ 10:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F S interests, hobbies, and wishes, and can be delivered by Santa directly to where our Holiday Volunteers families are staying. For his birthday, this caring young boy asked everyone to bring Volunteers to help provide over 3,500 families everything they need to cook Thanksgiving gifts for Santas Without Chimneys instead of presents for him! His mom said she did dinner in their homes! Make a difference the same thing as a kid, so he wanted to continue the tradition. by volunteering at food drives, answering registration lines, and baking homemade pumpkin pies. Opportunities available Dori Weigel throughout November. [email protected] Heartland Farm Independent Living, Inc. Food (608) 251-0908 x10 Sanctuary Independent Living, Inc. is a local non-profit Help over 15,000 people enjoy Thanksgiving www.hancockcenter.net that works with older and disabled adults to Heartland Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to dinner through the Thanksgiving Basket 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F help them manage their independence Program. Donations of frozen turkeys, canned helping homeless farm animals in Wisconsin, Megan Meyer Toys and Gifts and building connections between animals vegetables, canned fruit, gravy, cranberry sauce, [email protected] Multicultural dolls; African American 18”” dolls and vulnerable youth. Heartland was created stuffing, macaroni and cheese, canned broth, (608) 268-9641 non-denominational gift wrapping paper, non- to provide a safe, peaceful environment where and aluminum roaster pans will be distributed denominational cards” youth and farm animals could come together www.independentlivinginc.org to families in need the week of Thanksgiving. to heal, grow, and have fun. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-R Donations accepted beginning November 14. Program-Office-Agency Needs Washable markers, drawing paper, blank thank Jamie Monroe Holiday Volunteers Toys and Gifts you cards, iPads, iPod docks, yoga mats, blocks [email protected] Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious Gift items for children and families. Call starting and bolsters, physio balls of various sizes, hula (920) 328-8280 meals to seniors for a couple hours on November 14 to be paired with a specific wish. hoops, new large floor pillows and gifts cards www.heartlandfarmsanctuary.org Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers are needed to Items always needed include dolls, LEGO sets, for CD’s and music. 8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-Sa shovel snow on driveways and sidewalks for footballs, rubber bouncy balls, movie passes Program-Office-Agency Needs seniors. to Marcus Theatres, Visa/MasterCard gift White copy/printer paper, black and color Toys and Gifts cards other cards include Walgreens, Walmart, Healing Horsemanship ink for HP Officejet Pro 8600 printer, paper Jigsaw puzzles, craft kits, gingerbread house kits Woodman’s, Target and gas stations Foundation towels, 39-gallon or 55-gallon trash bags, and diabetic candy. Clothing and Personal Items large bags of pine shavings, jars of peanut Slippers, scarves, gloves, coats, hats, blankets, Supports nature-based, animal-assisted Children’s winter boots (all sizes) and underwear butter, Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Premium hand lotion, shower gels, hand soaps activities provided by Rhythms Of Hope, LLP at sizes 4-10, laundry detergent, toilet paper, Clumping Fragrance Free Scoopable Cat Program-Office-Agency Needs paper towels. Wii console, Wii nun chuck The Forever Farm near Stoughton. In a natural setting, activities provide powerful tools for Litter, heavy-duty tarps, Forever stamps, Dr. Mops, Swiffers, multipurpose cleaner, paper controllers, Wii games for adults. building self-esteem self-awareness, appropriate Bronner’s Castile Liquid Soap, D-batteries, towel, dusting spray, window cleaner, tub and Program-Office-Agency Needs boundaries and a sense of responsibility. headlamps, canned pumpkin, gift cards tile cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, lined legal Reusable grocery bags to help make food Nikki Cohen-Wichner, LMFT to Country View Vet Services (in Oregon), pads, ballpoint pens, wet cat and dog food pantry more eco-friendly. [email protected] Menards, Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Farm cans, cat litter, gift cards to Mounds, Copps, (608) 347-2392 and Fleet. Woodmans and PDQ. Habitat for Humanity www.healinghorsemanship.org Contact via Email Home Health United/ Ingleside Manor of Dane County Food Ingleside Manor is a not-for-profit community Habitat for Humanity of Dane County builds Holiday food basket items for 20 families, Meals on Wheels based facility providing nursing and and rehabilitates simple, decent homes with ingredients and recipes for favorite family We are a community based, volunteer driven rehabilitation services, as well as a Residential the help of our partner families to provide service that provides nutrition and daily safety holiday foods to cook, Purina Cat Chow for 12 Care Apartment Complex. We offer a restful, affordable housing. Habitat partner families checks to homebound seniors and disabled barn cats, sugar free hot chocolate and jugs of small-town atmosphere, quality nursing care, provide labor and make monthly mortgage individuals in Madison, Middleton, Monona apple cider nutritious and appealing meals, exceptional payments on their homes at a 0% interest rate. and Sun Prairie. Toys and Gifts cleanliness, interesting and challenging Meghann Albert Stuffed animals of all types, model horses, Gina Riesen activities, and a pleasant location. [email protected] animal or nature themed books and games, [email protected] Aimee Bohms (608) 255-1549 x111 Heartland and Black Stallion tv series, Misty (608) 334-1221 [email protected] www.habitatdane.org Of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry, Warrior www.homehealthunited.org (608) 437-5511 x117 8:30 AM-5:00 PM M-F series, Jack London and Jean Craighead-George 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM M-F www.inglesidehealthcare.org/ Program-Office-Agency Needs books. Holiday Volunteers 8:00 AM -4:30 PM M-T, 9:00 AM -4:30 PM W, 14’ Cube Truck and ¾ ton truck with flatbed Clothing and Personal Items Volunteers are needed to deliver the 10:00 AM-7:00 PM R, 9:00 AM -4:00 PM F and hoist All sizes of clothing appropriate for working noontime meal 7 days a week. Pick up sites Clothing and Personal Items outdoors, winter coveralls, coats, hats, gloves, are: Oakwood Village 10:45 AM, Family Toiletries such as lotions, body wash, body Hancock Center for winter boots, scarves, long underwear, also Services Building 11:00 AM, Immaculate Heart spray, and after shave for elderly residents. nice winter outerwear to give youth of all ages of Mary Church 11:15 AM and Webcrafters Ankle & hand weights in 1, 2, 3, & 5 lbs. 11:40 AM. 300 gift cards to give to volunteers. Dance/Movement whose families lack funds to keep kids warm. Program-Office-Agency Needs Therapy Program-Office-Agency Needs 300 piece puzzles, craft supplies (i.e. acrylic Organic seed for community garden and paints, flat 8.5”x11” canvases, paint brushes, Hancock Center provides dance/movement for cover crop of radish on hayfield, several 5”x7” picture frames), I-pod shuffles for music therapy services to people of all ages and 2-wheeled wheelbarrows, garden tools of all and memory program and portable CD players. abilities. Programs include the Violence types, white latex exterior paint. Composting Prevention Program in Madison area schools, individual and group therapy for adults and toilets and cement and plumbing for new children and creative movement groups for bathroom in barn, new garden tractor with 3 point hitch and bucket for WKLC Hope adults with developmental issues. Workshops CONTINUED and trainings are also offered. Community Garden. ➡

f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f 5 Latino Academy Madison Senior Center of Workforce The Madison Senior Center is a full service senior center serving Madison area adults 55+. Development Offers classes, programs and activities that The Latino Academy of Workforce address the physical, psychological and social Development’s primary goal is to create a safe, dimensions of an active, older adult. 6,000 culturally competent space that empowers Madison area seniors use the center on a yearly Latino adults to succeed and integrate into the basis. economic and educational systems of Dane John Weichelt County. [email protected] Carla Garces (608) 267-2344 [email protected] www.madisonseniorcenter.org (512) 299-8878 8:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F www.latinoacademywi.org Holiday Decorations 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F Cards with envelopes, wreaths, string lights, red Program-Office-Agency Needs or white ornaments and tea cups with matching Office furniture (small to medium size round saucers. table, manila file folders, 1” binders, 3-prong Program-Office-Agency Needs folders, Expo dry eraser markers, copy paper, Nintendo Wii Games and fishing pole accessory color printer color paper, large cork bulletin for controller, iPads, Kindles, eReaders, digital board, sticky notes, classroom set of English LCD projector, new table tennis paddles, or Spanish college level books such as The foldable flat bed, hand cart, HD flat screen tv Alchemist or The Great Gatsby. with HDMI inputs minimum of 42’’, HD flat screen tv with RCA inputs between 24-30’’, HD Literacy Network computer monitors minimum of 24’’. Dane County Humane Society. Literacy Network teaches reading, writing and speaking skills to Dane County adults Madison-area and families so they can achieve financial speakers, manual typewriters (good condition), Urban Ministry independence, good health, and greater Madison Area Food juicer, air-press coffee, pots (large, 2-liter), involvement in community life. Pantry Gardens food dehydrator, hand-crank ice cream maker, MUM is an interfaith agency providing Jeff Burkhart serving platters/plates, large and small bowls supportive services for individuals returning Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens is a local from prison, mentoring support for children [email protected] for serving, serving utensils, tongs, sharp knives, non-profit volunteer organization helping feed who have an incarcerated parent, and (608) 244-3911 ladle, wooden spoons, etc., stackable glass and the needy in the Madison area. We plant, grow vocational training in commercial baking. www.litnetwork.org plastic storage containers with lids, kids puzzles, and provide area food pantries with fresh, Shawna Lutzow 8:30 AM-5:00 PM cultural instruments, children’s books, fossil and nutritious first choice vegetables resulting in [email protected] rock collections. Program-Office-Agency Needs more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce (608) 256-0906 Our wish list relates to items in our new delivered each year to food pantries. www.emum.org building and is available online at http:// Thomas Parslow Madison School & 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/intro click on [email protected] Holiday Volunteers “find a list or registry” then search for “Literacy (608) 577-6685 Community Recreation Network. We need volunteers to help with games and www.foodpantrygardens.org Madison School & Community Recreation crafts at our annual holiday party for children 8:00 AM -12:00 PM M-F (MSCR) is the public recreation provider for the who have an incarcerated parent. residents of Madison (within the boundaries Lussier Community Holiday Volunteers Toys and Gifts of the Madison Metropolitan School District). Volunteers are needed to help review our $20 gift cards to Target or Kohls for gifts to Education Center MSCR is a department of the Madison accounts and set up a chart of accounts for our children in our mentoring, family and Reading Lussier Community Education Center serves treasurer and finance committee to follow. Metropolitan School District and is proud to have served the community for 90 years. Connections programs; culturally diverse new families on Madison’s west side by building Program-Office-Agency Needs Michelle Graves books (for Reading Connections), games and community, creating opportunity and enriching Rototiller, gently used riding lawn mower [email protected] toys for children ages 2-10. education. ideally electric start; first aid kits; small air Cristina Johnson (608) 204-6696 Program-Office-Agency Needs compressor and knives for harvesting cabbage. New full size refrigerator for our office space. [email protected] www.mscr.org (608) 833-4979 x224 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F www.LCECmadison.org Madison Children’s Toys and Gifts Make-A-Wish Wisconsin 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Sat Basketballs, footballs, board games, puzzles, Museum Granting the wishes of children with life- MagnaTiles, LEGO kits, chess sets, newly Food threatening medical conditions to enrich the Madison Children’s Museum connects children released G movies DVDs, backpacks, gift cards Holiday food basket items: hearty soups, human experience with hope, strength, and joy. with their families, their communities, and the (Woodman’s, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, etc). spaghetti pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit and world beyond through discovery learning and A wish helps a child feel stronger, more energetic vegetables, tuna and other canned meats, creative play. Clothing and Personal Items and more willing and able to battle their life- Children’s sweat pants, underwear, plain white beans, juice, peanut butter and jelly. Jessie-Rae Starr threatening medical condition. For many, it t-shirts and coats sizes 4-12, Children’s socks, Toys and Gifts [email protected] marks a turning point in the fight against their children’s gloves, hats and mittens, unopened illness. Small children’s toys, educational games (608) 287-2985 personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, (K-5th grade), electronic games for high school www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org Christy Ehlert toilet paper, soap, deodorant, diapers, shampoo students, pool cues, movie passes, bowling 9:30 AM-5:00 PM T-Su [email protected] and laser tag gift cards, gift cards to local and wet wipes) (608) 252-4321 Program-Office-Agency Needs www.wisconsin.wish.org businesses and grocery stores, bus passes. AED, mini van, sewing machine, pinball Program-Office-Agency Needs String instruments in good condition 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F Individuals are also needed to sponsor gifts machine (working), inflatable outdoor movie for afterschool youth and senior music and household items to families who register screen, industrial shelving, coats, wraps, Food programming (ukuleles, guitars, mandolins, for the center’s Holiday Gift Program. Call the footwear, and accessories from many cultures, Gift cards to restaurants. banjos, etc.), copier paper, headphones and bus center to sponsor a child this holiday season. countries, and climates, 100% wool sweaters, Toys and Gifts passes. Clothing and Personal Items occupation costumes (police, fire and/or race DVDs, portable DVD players, handheld Diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, car driver), magic markers, activity paint/finger travel games, iPods, iPads, kids music CDs. toothbrushes, paper towels and feminine paint, art supplies, thread, fabric and sewing SpongeBob Square Pants, Disney, Star Wars and products. supplies, poly stuffing, leather, leather stamps, superhero toys. Footballs, basketballs, soccer Program-Office-Agency Needs scrapbooking materials such as ink pads, balls,frisbees, Nerf toys, children’s books, board Copier paper, flash drives (1+ GB), dry erase embellishments and decorative papers, paper games, puzzles, infant toys, coloring books, markers, batteries and headphones. shape punches, rubber stamps and colored markers, crayons, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, gift pencils. Clay tools and supplies, electric pottery cards to Walmart, Target, Best Buy, shopping wheel, laptop, flat screen monitors, computer malls, gaming and sporting goods stores.

6 f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f Clothing and Personal Items Toys and Gifts Child and youth size Badger, Packer, and Toys for young children while their family Brewer clothing and hats, Disney child and is in the NICU, including books, games, youth size clothing, Bath & Body Works items/ coloring activities, puzzles, and items easy sets and gift cards to take around the hospital while visiting Program-Office-Agency Needs with family in the NICU Printer paper, white card stock, legal pads, Clothing and Personal Items sticky notes, manila file folders, address labels, Blankets, Diapers, Bibs, hats, booties/ 3-ring binders, scotch tape, packing tape, gift socks, gloves, clothing (boys and girls) cards to Staples, Office Depot and Office Max. for Preemie or NB sizes, gift cards for 2016 mothers and fathers in the NICU for restaurants downtown Madison and MARC, Inc., Madison Holiday ornaments for families to have as Area Rehabilitation a keepsake. Program-Office-Agency Needs Centers, Inc. For the Holiday’s the March of Dimes and MARC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life Nu Iota Zeta’s will be hosting a Blankets Holiday for adults with significant disabilities. MARC for Babies. These blankets will be given to is the largest provider of employment and day families in the NICU during their stay to services in Dane and surrounding counties. give them some warmth and love during MARC accomplishes its mission through the the holidays. People are encouraged to provision of Individualized employment make fleece tie blankets for families in the support, educational & training opportunities Gift Drive NICU to have and keep. Blankets should be and personal care services. made out of No-Pill Fleece and should be Suzanne Hanson one-squared yard. [email protected] (608) 223-9100 x26 www.marc-inc.org McFarland for Teens 8:00 AM-3:30 PM M-F Youth Center Food Gift cards to Miller and Sons, Schubert’s (Mt The McFarland Youth Center provides after Help make the holiday season Horeb), Spring Garden (Mt Horeb), Sjolind’s school programs and activities for middle Chocolate House (Mt Horeb), Perkins (Fish school youth in the greater McFarland Hatchery), Culvers, decaf coffee, baking mixes area. Some of the available programs bright for local teens! include Fresh Food Friday, Service Club, Toys and Gifts Youth Leadership Meetings, Youth Council, Gift cards to Walmart, Middleton Sport Bowl, and Sports and Recreation. Field trips and Bowl-A-Vard, Marcus movie theaters, Rocky special events are also offered. Each year, many teens Rococo. Megan Beckler Program-Office-Agency Needs [email protected] in Dane County do not Construction paper, glue sticks, markers, paints, (608) 838-3839 colored pencils, crayons, current movies www.mcfarlandyouthcenter.org receive a gift for the rated G or PG, coloring books, word searches, 3:00 AM-6:30 PM M-F holidays. puzzles-500-1000, puzzles 50-100, wooden Food puzzles, art projects/kits, canvas panels 8x10”, Any snack items for our daily snack educational or easy to read books, paper program are in high demand. towels, paper plates, napkins, copier paper, Between NOW and Toys and Gifts twin xL bed sheets (fitted, flat and pillow), Fujifilm quick snap disposable cameras; December 9, please blankets, blue tooth speaker, board games, Pokémon cards (many packs); Rock em pots and pans, baking sheets, stand mixer, Sock em robots; Mp3 players; ear buds; contact Pha Vang multi vegetable chopper , current music CDs, bean bag chairs; Uno cards; teen board craft supplies of any shape or kind, musical at [email protected] games; paint; art canvases (all sizes); clay; instruments or toys that are sturdy, activities play dough; building toys; science toys; or (608) 246-4388 to like simple wooden puzzles or large foam piece sleds; small paint brushes; Xbox 360 or Wii puzzles, gift cards for gas and office supplies. video games for teens; window makers kOEPVUIPXZPV Notepads, pens, folders, binders, flash drives, or paint, plastic tip art boards; sensory desk chairs, conference room chairs, 2017 can help. toys; Pokémon toys; (any learning software wall calendars/ desk calendars/ planners, for 5th-8th graders computer; digital computer speakers, keyboards, laptops, plant picture editing computer software and art lights, shelves for growing plants indoors, fridge, supplies. microwave, oven, washer and dryer. Program-Office-Agency Needs Grocery gift cards for snacks, gift cards March of Dimes for programming supplies, printer paper, The March of Dimes works to help more moms postage stamps, paper plates, bowls, have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. silverware,and cups, toner and ink for From polio to prematurity the March of Dimes printer (LaserJet Pro 200 Color M251mw), has focused on researching the problems that gel pen, scissors, sharpie, disinfecting threaten our children and finding ways to wipes, kitchen sponges, dish soap, prevent them. projector with HDMI cable connection Ashley Mucek point for presentations to staff members, [email protected] paper towels and label maker. (608) 729-7802 www.marchofdimes.org/ 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM M-F Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help write and In partnership with: personalize hand written holiday/New Year cards for families touched by prematurity and the volunteers that work with the March of Dimes. CONTINUED ➡

f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f 7 Program-Office-Agency Needs Middleton Outreach 6 ft. folding (portable) tables, folding (portable) Ministry chairs, laminator & pouches, cleaning supplies, printer paper (three hole punch & regular), gift MOM leads a community-wide effort to prevent cards in $10 and $20 increments to Target and/ homelessness and end hunger for people or Walmart. throughout Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains. MOM provides free of charge food, clothing, housing assistance, emergency Nehemiah Center for financial assistance, and special services for seniors. Urban Leadership Joan McGovern [email protected] Development (608) 826-3409 The Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership www.momhelps.org Development engages the greater Madison 9:00 AM-4:30 PM community to empower African American individuals, families, and communities to Holiday Volunteers bring about hope, transformationand justice. Group volunteers are needed to decorate the Core programs focus on youth leadership food pantry for the holidays and to help get development, community wellness, economic ready for Creating for a Cause: Holiday Art Fair development and reentry services for men. (December 3-4 at the food pantry). Volunteers Amber Nelson-Smith needed to: (a) Put up holiday decorations in the [email protected] food pantry in mid-to-late November (b) Clean (608) 257-2453 x241 the food pantry after it closes on December www.nehemiah.org 2, 1:00-3 :00 PM (c) Help the artists unload and 8:30 AM-4:30 PM M-R, 8:30 AM -12:00 PM F set up on December 2, 3:00-6:00 PM or on Food December 3, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (d) Prepare the Holiday food baskets for men in our reentry food pantry on December 4, 4:00 PM-6:30 PM East Madison Community Center. apartments; holiday food baskets for the to reopen for client shopping the next morning families of youth we serve; baby formula and (e) Remove the holiday decorations in the grocery gift cards for Nehemiah’s program food pantry late December-early January. Clothing and Personal Items Middleton Youth Lap blankets, hats, scarves, mittens, socks, participants. Food slippers, hair clips, brushes and combs.” Toys and Gifts Top 10 food pantry items Center Educational toys for children age 3-10; strategy 1. dried beans The Middleton Youth Center is a free after school Holiday Decorations Wrapping paper, holiday cards, and Christmas games (all ages); math games for children ages 2. whole grains and summer program for 5th-8th grade students lights. 5-12; word games for children ages 5-12; Afro- 3. herbs and spices that integrates academic assistance, enrichment centric children’s books; gift cards to children 4. low-sugar beverages activities, community service, and leadership toy store or bookstore. 5. ethnic foods development. Muscular Dystrophy 6. spaghetti & pizza sauce Gabrielle Hinahara Clothing and Personal Items 7. cooking oil [email protected] Association Personal “essentials” toiletries, hygiene 8. single-serve peanut butter (608) 225-2451 MDA is leading the fight to free individuals products, diapers, toilet tissue, Men’s winter 9. whole grain cereal www.ci.middleton.wi.us/index.aspx?nid=178 and their families from the harm of muscular coats (L, XL), Men’s steel toe work boots (sizes 10. laundry detergent 1:00 PM-6:30 PM M-F dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating 8-13). Also donations of spice kits or flavors from Food diseases that take away physical strength, Program-Office-Agency Needs around the world are appreciated (e.g. Asian Holiday desserts and other foods to serve as an independence and life. We use our collective Bus passes spices, Indian spices, Italian spices, Mexican after school snack for 25-35 youth strength to help kids and adults live longer spices, Thanksgiving spice kits, etc.), salt, pepper. Toys and Gifts and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases. Neighborhood House Food donations to be brought to the MOM Sports equipment, academic games, school distribution center.” supplies and art supplies Christina Heppe Community Center [email protected] Toys and Gifts Clothing and Personal Items (262) 432-7992 Neighborhood House is Madison’s first and Purchase gifts for a family through the Sharing Hats, gloves, and scarves for middle school www.mda.org oldest community center. Established in 1916 to Christmas Program. Visit sharingchristmas. students 9:00 AM -5:00 PM M-F (closed for certain serve an influx of immigrants in the Greenbush momhelps.org for more information. Neighborhood, Neighborhood House’s mission is Holiday Decorations holidays and events) Gift cards (gasoline, grocery stores, drug Art supplies, construction paper, markers, to provide high quality programming and social Program-Office-Agency Needs stores) for clients, senior citizen kits items crayons and cardstock services that facilitate the growth of a diverse, (personal health care items, snacks, small Gift cards for Walmart, Target, Pick n’ Save, responsible, and welcoming community. packets of cookies, crossword puzzles, pens, Walgreen’s, paper towels, large cases of water Andy Millman postage stamps, stationary, teas, coffees, Mobility Training and bottles, large cases of soda, AA batteries, AAA [email protected] hot chocolate, gift cards, etc), personal care batteries, 500 latex free extra large medical (608) 255-5337 kit items (individual items or assembled Independent Living gloves, 30 long range walkie talkies that can last www.neighborhoodhousemadison.org/ into personal care kits), holiday baking kits Programs, Inc. up to 8-10 hours on a charge, non-aerosol sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F including cookie mix, cutters, frosting, etc. screen, non- aerosol bug spray. Mobility Training and Independent Living Food These donations should be brought to MOM’s Program, Inc. is a private, non-profit Thanksgiving meal items and gift cards to local distribution center except for senior citizen corporation providing quality services to adults NAMI Wisconsin grocery stores. kits and gift cards, which should be brought to with developmental disabilities in Dane County NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) Toys and Gifts the MOM main office. since 1995. Wisconsin is a grassroots organization that Gifts for children age 0-18, books, games and Clothing and Personal Items Taneil Boerner provides mental health advocacy, education, gift cards. Gently used (and clean) winter clothing, [email protected] support and public awareness. Clothing and Personal Items bed linens (all sizes), blankets, comforters, (608) 288-8663 Julianne Carbin Winter clothing including winter coats, snow diapers (large sizes particularly), new socks www.mtilp.net [email protected] pants, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and boots. and underwear especially in plus sizes, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM M-F (608) 268-6000 toilet paper, paper towels, personal care Program-Office-Agency Needs Holiday Volunteers www.namiwisconsin.org Laptops/Chromebooks, tablets, shredder, items including shampoo, deodorant, lotion, Volunteers are wanted to provide holiday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shaving laminator, ceiling tiles, copy paper, school entertainment for clients at the day center Food supplies, bus passes, facial tissue and paper cream, laundry detergent. Cloth bags/kits/ such as carolers, singers and musicians. wrapped in ribbon to include new items: Bottled water, variety of canned soda, non- towels. Toys and Gifts pj’s for all sizes both kids and adults, soap, perishable snacks (granola bars, Chex mix, Board games, large piece wooden puzzles, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, women candy, etc) and sugar-free hard candy. big print/picture books and handheld back bra and undergarment. Men’s boxers, socks, massager. slippers, shirt, socks and ties.

8 f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f Bringing the Community Together with Triangle Community Ministry riangle Community Ministry (TCM) provides background music of Christmas collection. Those who need a hat, scarf or holds an annual Christmas dinner in carols and holiday tunes while the meal is mittens receive those as well. One resident T the Brittingham dining room for the served. Many residents attend the meal and said, “There is nothing like a new pair of socks residents of Parkside, Brittingham and Karabis stay to enjoy a reading of the Christmas story to keep your feet dry and your heart warm.” apartment buildings. by TCM Chaplain Judy Nolde and the singing Last year about half of the residents of For the past two years TCM board of carols led by a volunteer pianist. the Triangle neighborhood came to the meal. members and other community volunteers Homemade Christmas cookies are So many volunteers were involved including have roasted turkeys donated by Turkey served at the end of the celebration and men and women from Cottage Grove Hunters Care and have served the sliced turkey everyone who attended (and many who who roasted the turkeys, people from Sun with all the trimmings - mashed potatoes, didn’t) receive a pair of new warm, cozy Prairie who brought side dishes, a Madison dressing, veggies and Christmas cookies. Last winter socks that were gathered from preschool that made table decorations, and year Willy Street Coop donated two lovely throughout the community by supporting church members from Stoughton and from vegetable platters to add to the meal. The congregations and through United Way the Madison community who donated socks New Horizons Band Saxophone Quartet of Dane County in TCM’s Socks for Saints for the annual collection of Socks for Saints.

Toys and Gifts Food Northside Planning Assorted pony beads - different shapes and Help our residents prepare and share a holiday Ronald McDonald Council colors, braiding cord that doesn’t fray-any color, meal with their families by purchasing grocery House Charities various holiday and other stamps and ink pads store gift cards. NPC is a nonprofit community development (any color), easy crafting kits such as painting of Madison corporation located on the Northside of Toys and Gifts plastic stained glass window kits, adult coloring Madison. With the goal of advancing racial and Sponsor a holiday gift for a single individual Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison economic equity, areas of focus include small books, brightly colored cardstock for making or a family. Please call Wendy for more is a locally funded and operated non-profit, business incubation, food security, regional cards and 4 ¾ x 5 ¾” invitation envelopes. information (608) 257-2534 x 40. 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing food system coordination, vocational training, Clothing and Personal Items the well-being and health of children. Provide commercial district revitalization, community Cleaning supplies such as all purpose a “home away from home” for families whose Outreach Lesbian, Gay, children (18 and under) are undergoing journalism and technology. cleaner, window cleaner, sponges, kitchen treatment at Madison area health care facilities. Chris Brockel Bisexual, Transgender and bathroom cleaners.Brooms, mops, small Tara Hensley [email protected] vacuums, dustpans and small garbage cans. Community Center [email protected] (608) 204-7015 Laundry baskets and laundry soap (single load (608) 232-4660 x105 www.northsideplanningcouncil.org Outreach is a non-profit social support pods and bottles). Blankets, bath and kitchen www.rmhcmadison.org 8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F community center for people who are lesbian, towels .Travel size shampoo, conditioner, gay, bisexual, and transgender. 8:00 AM-9:00 PM M-F, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Program-Office-Agency Needs men’s 2-in-1, lotion and bar soap and Sa-Su Three laptops, bus passes, ServSafe Training Angie Rehling deodorant. Coats, winter gloves, winter hats, video, commercial dishwasher, scissors lift, used [email protected] 3XL clothing of any kind that is laundered and Food van or box truck, refrigerated sprinter van (608) 255-8582 can be gently used. For Lunches with Love Program; individual www.lgbtoutreach.org serving size bagged chips or pretzels, 12:00 PM-8:00 PM M-F individual serving size fruit cups or Oak Park Place Toys and Gifts Reach Dane/ applesauce, individual size pudding cups Oak Park Place is a senior living facility that Various board games. Gaming systems (Xbox, Head Start or cookies, brown paper lunch bags (size offers the full continuum of care. The Madison PlayStation, Wii) and games to match the 6.125x4x12.375”), sandwich and snack size Campus has an independent living section, three gaming system. Reach Dane provides Head Start and Early Head zip lock baggies, plastic spoons (only), memory care areas, two assisted living areas, Start programming in Dane and Green counties. S,M,L vinyl-powder free gloves. Canned Holiday Decorations Reach Dane has 17 sites that serve over 1,000 and one nursing home area. Good condition holiday decorations. regular and decaf coffee, coffee creamer. Annalise Doyle children between the ages of 0-5 years. Reach Copps grocery store gift cards and Gordon Program-Office-Agency Needs Dane changes the lives of underserved children [email protected] Food Service gift cards to be used for Office supplies such as pens, markers, and families though education and supportive (608) 395-2490 perishable groceries for families. highlighters, black and colored Sharpie services. www.oakparkplace.com/default.aspx markers, coloring markers, staplers, and other Dawn Baker Toys and Gifts 8 AM-4:30 PM M-F office supplies. Good condition office chairs, [email protected] Newly released movies (rated G, PG or Holiday Volunteers computers, monitors, computer mice, computer (608) 294-0127 PG13), gift cards for local restaurants, gas Volunteers are needed to help decorate for speakers, small office/desk computer printers, www.dcpcinc.org stations, movies theatres, entertainment, the holiday, ideally on Friday, November 25, colored and white office printer paper 8.5x11” 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-Th retailers located close by such as all of the decorations provided help spread Walgreen’s, Target, etc. Crossword or word and 11x17” size manila, colored filing folders, Holiday Volunteers holiday cheer. search puzzle books. Standard sized down- small and medium three ring binders, three ring Reach Dane is in need of 2-3 volunteers per alternative filled pillows. binder organizers, folders, good condition lamps four hour shift for the Giving Tree Program. Options in and lampshades paper plates, cup and napkin. Volunteers will be sorting and distributing Program-Office-Agency Needs gifts starting on December 8 to December 16. Disinfectant wipes, paper towels, laundry Community Living Porchlight, Inc. Volunteers can sign up for 8:30 AM-12:00 PM detergent (powder or liquid), dishwashing Options in Community Living, Inc. (Options) is shift and/or 12:00 PM-4:00 PM shift. machine detergent (powder or liquid), Porchlight provides emergency shelter, food, dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, Swiffer Wet a private, non-profit organization in Madison, Toys and Gifts employment services, counseling, and affordable Jet (purple variety) liquid refills and pads, Wisconsin, which provides community-based Toys and books for over 1,000 children transitional and permanent housing to homeless Drano, 30-33 gallon heavy duty trash bags, supported living services to individuals who between the ages of 0-5 years in the Head people in the Dane County area. Services are white 13 gallon trash bags, gallon sized zip have developmental disabilities. Start and early Head Start programs to be used designed to foster independence and the transition lock baggies, Office Max/Depot gift cards, Emma Czarapata throughout the year. [email protected] into permanent housing and employment. Forever Stamps, 8.5 x 11” recycled copy (608) 223-0802 Jessica Pastelin paper. www.optionsmadison.com [email protected] 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM M-F (608) 257-2534 x20 www.porchlightinc.org 8:30 AM-6:00 PM M-F CONTINUED ➡

f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f 9 Stephanie Pritchard Santas Without [email protected] Chimneys (608) 249-4450 www.stmarysmadison.com Since 2012, Santas Without Chimneys has 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM provided thousands of sacks of blankets, books, and special wishes to homeless and highly Holiday Volunteers mobile children and teens in the Madison Volunteers are needed to entertain with area. Gifts are carefully selected to match the holiday music. The ideal time of day for this kids’ interests, hobbies, and wishes, and can be is between 9:30-11:30 AM or 1:30-3:00 PM. This delivered by Santa directly to where our families could be instrumental music or choral music. are staying. Clients love to sing-a-long. Sara Gilbertson Toys and Gifts [email protected] Decks of playing cards, small token prizes (608) 709-9792 for bingo games, DVDs: musicals & live music www.SantasWithoutChimneys.org performances from musicians of the 50’s, 60’s 70’s. 10:00 AM-6:30 PM M-F, 8:00 AM -8:00 PM Sa-Su Adult coloring books, colored pencils, Mexican Holiday Volunteers Train Dominoes (3) and Phase 10 game (3). From mid-November until late December, Program-Office-Agency Needs volunteers are needed to organize incoming Small dry erase boards, unused dry erase gift donations, select gifts for individual markers, blu-ray dvd player children from donations, and wrap presents. Volunteers are also needed to host gift drives and/or dropboxes at their business, St. Mary’s Care Center community organization, or home. December Empty Stocking Club/Holiday Gift Drive for Teens. St. Mary’s Care Center is a Skilled Nursing and 12-16, volunteers are needed to make discreet Rehab Center located on Madison’s West side. early deliveries to schools. On Christmas Eve, Primary purpose is to maximize the quality volunteers are needed to make deliveries as Holiday Volunteers Peg Brunner of life for each individual. Through their Santa (suits provided or bring your own!) and/ Volunteers are needed to staff the Donation [email protected] exceptional health care services, they reveal the or elves (come as you are or in costume). Window inside the warehouse from 2:00 pm- (608) 251-8405 healing presence of God each day. December 27-30, volunteers are needed to help 4:00 pm M-F. Volunteers greet donors, weigh www.smcelder.com Carmela Mulroe clean up Santa’s Workshop space and organize donations, and help donors fill out a simple 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-R, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM F [email protected] any remaining items. Additional individual receipt. Staff backup and support available Holiday Volunteers (608) 845-0582 volunteer needs will be announced through throughout each shift. Volunteers needed on Thanksgiving Day to www.stmaryscarecenter.net www.volunteeryourtime.org and at www. Food deliver Thanksgiving dinners to the home 8 :00 AM to 4:00 PM M-F facebook.com/SantasWithoutChimneys . Annual Stuff-a-Semi Event at Metcalfe’s Markets: bound, car needed; volunteer musicians to Toys and Gifts Toys and Gifts Hilldale - November 5, West Towne - November perform at senior lunches. Wrapping paper, water color paints/paper, nail New and like-new toys and gifts for children and 19. Volunteers are needed to assist Second Food polish (new/never opened), colored pencils, teens of all ages; new and like-new baby/child/ Harvest staff inside the store by helping collect Food baskets; especially diabetic and low sodium, pencil bag, sharpener, magnifying glass with teen books; clean sports balls and equipment; food/fund donations. Three shifts are available: grocery store gift cards, Walgreen’s gift cards. light, lightweigh slipper socks with gripper 8:00 AM-11:00AM, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or 2:00 new art supplies such as paints, pastels, Clothing and Personal Items bottom, walker bags, lacing toys (thick ones PM-5:00 PM. Canned fruit (juice or water packed crayons, colored pencils, sketchbook paper, and Toiletries, household cleaning products if possibe), colored dry erase markers, glue preferred), peanut butter, boxed cereal, spaghetti, construction paper; new headphones/earbuds; (non-toxic) and equipment, bath and kitchen sticks, scissors, adult color books, small strings tuna (water packed preferred) and canned soup. gift cards for teenagers for food, groceries, towels, bed sheets (full or twin), pillow cases, of white Xmas lights and pretty beads for clothing, gas, etc. Gently used electronics such Program-Office-Agency Needs Metro bus passes, Metro para-transit tickets stringing. as laptops, tablets, smartphones (for use as Refrigerators and freezers are needed for and taxi vouchers. cameras and music players), video games and Second Harvest’s partner agencies such as food gaming systems (such items will be checked to pantries and soup kitchens. Used (but working) St. Vincent de Paul make sure all personal information has been units are acceptable. Spring Harbor Madison removed before they are passed along). Greenhouse & Gardens The Society of St. Vincent de Paul responds Clothing and Personal Items Shelter from the Storm Spring Harbor Environmental Science Middle to poverty with person-to-person assistance New and like-new winter coats, snow pants, School recently completed the first phase of such as housing, food, clothing, furniture and boots in all sizes; warm blankets for babies Animal Rescue construction of a sustainable greenhouse used prescriptions. through teenagers; new makeup, nail, and hair Shelter from the Storm is an all breed dog and to grow native plants for restoration projects Jennifer Troia care products for all hair types and skin colors. cat rescue in the Madison area and runs the in Dane County. The building is also used as an [email protected] Holiday Decorations Spay Me! Clinic, a high volume, low cost, full outdoor learning center to teach sustainability. (608) 442-7200 x424 Tape, non religious wrapping paper, gift bags, veterinary clinic. Mission is to reduce the pet David Ropa www.svdpmadison.org ribbon, gift labels, decorating supplies for overpopulation and improve the welfare of [email protected] 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F Santa’s Workshop space, Santa suits and wigs/ companion animals and their people.” (608) 239-1079 Holiday Volunteers beards. Allison Davies www.facebook.com/Irwin-A-and-Robert- Volunteers are needed to help guide our clients Program-Office-Agency Needs [email protected] D-Goodman-Greenhouse-at-Spring- through our customer choice food pantry, Sturdy shelving units, coat and shoe/boot (608) 224-1400 x1004 Harbor-192770364099406/ helping them make food selections and tallying racks, wrapping paper storage bins, and one www.sftsrescue.org 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM points along the way. The need for volunteers 10:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F paper-slicer/cutter for making flyers and cards. Program-Office-Agency Needs increases greatly during the holiday season. Program-Office-Agency Needs Used pumps for aquaponics system, Food Clay cat litter, paper towels, Kong dog toys, growing media for hydroponics system, LED Flour, sugar, cooking oil, baking ingredients, Second Harvest bleach, peanut butter, squeeze cheese, kitten grow lights/bulbs, worm bins for making cereal and holiday meal food items food, trash bags, copy paper, purple two pocket Foodbank of Southern vermicompost, metal hooks/hangers for Clothing and Personal Items folders, cat toys, hand soap. Wisconsin hanging plants in front of windows, new or Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, lightly used kitchen equipment (cutting boards, baby formula and baby wipes Through local community programs in 16 South Madison kitchen knives, peelers, large pots for canning), southwestern Wisconsin, Second Harvest canning jars and lids. Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin provides Coalition of the Elderly The River Food Pantry millions of meals to individuals, families, Local non-profit serving older adults in South The River Food Pantry is a volunteer driven, children, and seniors who struggle with hunger. SSM Health - Adult Madison with case managers to help seniors faith based project that provides food, hot meals Pam Higham maintain optimal independence, nutritious Day Center and clothing to those in need. A mobile lunch [email protected] program, Madison Urban Nutritional Children’s weekday lunches for seniors. Volunteers help SSM Health Adult Day Center is an adult day (608) 216-7214 Hotspot (MUNCH) provides lunches to children with the lunch program and help frail, low center that provides care to seniors. Family www.secondharvestmadison.org and teens on all non-school days. The pantry income older adults with household chores. environment provide seniors with activities, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F serves over 600 households and 400 mobile Annually coordinate volunteers to make home nutritious food, and nursing care. deliveries of Thanksgiving dinners. lunches a week.

10 f UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2016 f Jenny Czerkas Toys and Gifts [email protected] Gifts cards for teenagers, game boards, books, (608) 442-8815 toys for infants and toddlers, pocket folders, www.riverfoodpantry.org planners, calendars, women’s 3X long winter 9:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F coats and 20 file boxes. Holiday Volunteers Clothing and Personal Items Volunteers are needed to help with a holiday Baby bottles, size 5+ diapers, Pull-Ups, baby party on December 16, 4:30-8:00 PM. Helpers wipes, baby wash and shampoo, sleepers, bibs, assist with serving a holiday meal, gift delivery onesies; bath towels, pillows, comforter sets, and children’s activities. The food pantry needs blankets, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, extra volunteers from December 15 thru January twin sheets, dish soap, dryer sheets, kitchen 31, when many regular volunteers are not items such as pots, pans. dishes, silverware, available. Help is needed from 11:00 AM-1:00 utensils, etc. PM, 4:30-6:30 PM T and R, 4:50-8:00 PM F. Need Holiday Decorations extra help during the winter break when MMSD Medium and large gifts bags, tissue paper, meals are not available. Christmas tree lights. Food Program-Office-Agency Needs Holiday food basket items, pet food, baby Laminating machine and supplies, flash formula, non-perishable food pantry items and drives, personal calendars; paper plates, cups, grocery store gift cards. plasticware; paper towels and facial tissue; Toys and Gifts gift cards to coffee shops to support mentor- New or gently used toys, books, games, dolls, mentee program at the YWCA. any type of sport ball (football, soccer, etc.), gift cards for new clothing or department stores. Habitat for Humanity. West Madison Clothing and Personal Items New or gently used clothing, personal items, Clothing and Personal Items Food Senior Center Bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, lotions, car seats Herbal tea, caffeinated tea, individually blankets, toiletries, diapers, hygiene products, Established in 1975, the West Madison Senior shoes, miscellaneous household items, gift cards. (both infant and booster type), diapers: all packaged cocoa, and small packets of flavored Center helps older adults stay independent and Program-Office-Agency Needs sizes, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, diaper coffee. In need of canned soups, stews and active in our community by providing programs, Bright colored office paper or card stock bags, formula, toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, spaghetti sauces, quick/microwaveable meals services, and resources. Programs and services paper, gift card to office supply store, cleaning deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, (such as Rice-A-Roni or instant macaroni and include case management, senior center products, heavy duty commercial non-slip shave cream, lotion, lip balm and sunscreen. cheese), packages of pasta, rice, couscous, activities, nutrition program, and Home Chore floor mats. noodles, canned fruit, packets of artificial Volunteer program. Theresa Terrace sweetener and sugar. Tiffany Schafer Toys and Gifts [email protected] The Salvation Army Neighborhood Center Gift cards and/or coupons for Copps and (608) 238-7368 www.wmseniorcenter.org of Dane County The Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center creates Walmart, gas, fast food restaurants, shops, and pizza places, Badger Cab voucher booklets, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM M-F For over 110 years, The Salavation Army’s a space that empowers the community through educational, recreational, and support services bus passes, 2017 calendars, postage stamps and Food Madison Corps has offered spiritual ministry, unused greeting cards. social services, and youth programs to for its residents. Specifically, the Center provides Diabetic food, non-perishable food baskets, thousands of Dane County residents annually elementary programming, adult employment Clothing and Personal Items chocolate candy, stocking stuffers. without discrimination. Currently serve the services, and a safe gathering place to enhance the Shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, body Toys and Gifts most vulnerable members of our community capacity to be a healthy neighborhood. soap, mouth wash, floss, hand soap, dish soap, Madison Metro one day and 10 day bus passes, through a wide range of programs, as well as Jennifer Weber toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash cloths and Tracfone, prepaid phone cards, gift cards for extensive case management services. [email protected] towels. groceries. (608) 661-0368 Debra Crye Holiday Decorations Clothing and Personal Items www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org [email protected] Christmas party supplies such as battery Winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks, kitchen 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM (608) 250-2218 operated candles, red, green, gold or variegated towels, body wash, lotion www.salvationarmydanecounty.org Toys and Gifts colored yarn, various colors of glitter glue, Program-Office-Agency Needs 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F Toys, board games, puzzles, balls, arts and crafts tacky glue, adult scissors, stickers, card stock Badger Cab voucher booklets, 2017 calendars, materials. Holiday Volunteers and paper towels. bingo prizes, get well cards, sympathy cards, Volunteers are needed to ring bells for Clothing and Personal Items Program-Office-Agency Needs gift cards and/or coupons for fast food, the Christmas Kettle Campaign November Children’s size coats, hats, gloves, pants, shirts, Colored card stock and 8.5 x 11” white copier restaurants, coffee, groceries and gas 11-December 24, 2016. Help us change lives socks, and pajamas. paper, office cleaning supplies, disinfecting by registering to ring online at www.ringbells. wipes, paper towels, facial tissue , Christmas org or call 608-250-2235. Angel Tree Sponsors napkins, paper plates, cups (no styrofoam, needed on November 1-December 16, 2016. Triangle Community please), plastic spoons, forks and knives. Food Ministry Canned proteins such as tuna or chicken, Triangle Community Ministry is an ecumenical YWCA Thank You! canned pasta meals with meat, canned fruit, ministry serving the residents of the Triangle, canned vegetables, canned soups, canned the area bounded by Park Street, Regent Street YWCA Madison is on a mission to eliminate pasta sauces, Hamburger Helper or Tuna and West Washington Avenue. The ministry racism, empower women, stand up for social Helper, pasta, boxed cereals, pet food and assists and supports residents in their physical, justice, support families, and strengthen baby formula. emotional, and spiritual well being, by providing communities. Part of the national YWCA a chaplain, a registered parish nurse and an movement, one of the oldest and largest Toys and Gifts women’s organizations in the nation, serving Action figures, building sets (LEGO, K’NEX outreach director. Meg Nielsen over 2 million women, girls, and their families. such as tinkertoy, Lincoln Logs), board games, Marcella Ziegler art & craft sets (Alex, Melissa & Doug, Crazy [email protected] (608) 257-8517 [email protected] Art), vehicles and radio control cars, balls (608) 257-1436 x2 (footballs, basketballs, soccer), fashion scarfs, www.TriangleMinistry.com 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F www.ywcamadison.org jewelry (silver necklaces, earrings, bracelets), 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM M-F nail polish kits, women’s body spray, make Holiday Volunteers up gift sets, board games, beanie hats with Two to three holiday volunteers are needed to Holiday Volunteers sports teams (Wisconsin, Packers, Bulls, Bears), wrap holiday ribbons around Christmas gifts Decorate lobby and shelter unit, baseball caps with sports teams, duffle bags, for Triangle neighborhood residents. Wrapping wrap gifts and send thank you cards boom box, sports equipment, headphones. gift session is December 12, 2 :00 PM-4:00 PM at to donors. cards to East or West Towne Mall, Best Buy, the TCM office. Volunteers are also needed to Food Target, Bath & Body Works, Marcus Theaters, help serve at TCM’s annual Christmas dinner on Meals in a box, canned meals and bowling and Game Stop. December 14, 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM. grocery store gifts cards.

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Driving, leading and supporting THANK YOU to our 2016 Members business volunteering in Dane County. • AAA Wisconsin • Hausmann-Johnson • Alliant Energy Insurance • American Family • Herzing University Insurance • Humana The Business Volunteer Network provides businesses with education, resources • American Printing • John Deere Financial Company, Inc • Laura Gmeinder Coaching and networks to further their workplace volunteer programs. • Baker Tilly Virchow & Consulting, LLC Krause, LLP • Lindsay Stone & Briggs • Employee volunteer programs boost employee morale, pride and help attract • BlueTree Network • M3 Insurance and retain top talent for your business. • The Burish Group | UBS • Madison College Financial Services Inc • Madison Gas and Electric • Employee volunteer programs demonstrate your commitment to our community. • BWBR Company • CUNA Mutual Group • • Nordic Consulting Partner Joining is easy! Go to unitedwaydanecounty.org/join-bvn and download your Dane County Credit Union • Placon Corporation membership form today. • Dean & St. Mary’s • QBE • Deloitte Consulting LLP • Reynolds Transfer and • DuPont Storage, Inc. Questions? Contact Kathy Martinson at (608) 246-4356 or [email protected]. • Fishidy • Springs Window BVN can be found on Facebook! Just search ‘Business Volunteer Network’. • Gannett Fleming, Inc/ Fashions, LLC GeoDecisions • Summit Credit Union • Globe University • The Rock Agency • Great Lakes Higher • TASC BVN and United Way of Dane County Education Corporation • Unity Health Insurance “ and Affiliates • UW Health have created a perfect environment for • Greater Madison • WPS Convention & Visitors • Zendesk volunteering... As a result, volunteers Bureau can have a huge impact on local • Group Health quality of life. Cooperative of South ” Central Wisconsin

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