Being a Wisconsinite is about a lot more than just eating cheese and complaining about winter. It’s also about taking care of our neighbors. Here are five ways you can help others.
1. Donate Books to Our Little Free Libraries
You’ve probably spotted these tiny book-filled boxes somewhere around town, whether they’re in your neighborhood or at a park. The books are free to take, and free to give. Share some of your favorite reads with others by dropping them off at one of the many locations. Find your nearest one at littlefreelibrary.org.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
2. Pitch in with United Way
The United Way is all about making Milwaukeean’s lives better, whether that’s delivering Meals on Wheels, doing yard work for people who can’t do it themselves, or even crafting cute gifts for folks in the hospital. You can find an up-to-date list of all the great family-friendly volunteering opportunities online, most of which are open to anyone older than 2.
3. Care for Others with Kids Impact Community
Every year, Kids Impact Community puts on about 90 different volunteering events. The organization partners with charities around the city, giving kids the chance to help in all kinds of ways, like serving dinners at a food pantry, hanging out with older folks at a retirement community, or helping pack bags full of the supplies for the homeless.
4. Help the Hungry with Feeding America
One in eight kids in Wisconsin doesn’t have enough to eat. You can offer a helping hand by working with Feeding America, which provide food for hundreds of thousands of people every year. The organization relies on volunteers to get all that food out, so they really need your help. Families can sign up to visit the Milwaukee pantry to package and load food for the hungry.
5. Volunteer with Furry Friends at the Humane Animal Welfare Society or the Wisconsin Humane Society
Do some good (and have some fun with adorable doggos) at these local humane shelters. Kids older than 13 can sign up to volunteer, including spending time with the foster animals to help them get used to humans.
