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Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive receives record donations topping $44,000
OSHKOSH – The community played its part. This year's Family Radio Network's 91.9FM Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive proved to be a record-setting one after collecting more than 145 donation boxes with more than $44,000 worth of hygiene and cleaning supplies. Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive Oshkosh Coordinator John Nieman confirmed the numbers, saying they easily bested last year's total donations of $40,287. 'The success of this year's drive is a testament to the passion and generosity of local businesses, volunteers and the entire Oshkosh community,' Nieman said. 'We are grateful for the unwavering support of our participants, and we're thrilled to see more businesses getting involved this year, many of them running their own internal donation campaigns and raising awareness for the need that exists in our community.' Read more: Workforce across northeast Wisconsin will be impacted by immigration policies. Here's how. Eight community organizations — ADVOCAP, Bella Medical Clinic, COTS Oshkosh, Father Carr's, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, Read Elementary School, The Salvation Army and Tiny House Village — benefited from this year's drive. Donated items included cleaning supplies, personal care products, paper goods and other essential hygiene items. Read more: UW-Oshkosh invites public to forums with finalists for chancellor post April 7-10 'We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and we can't wait to continue serving our community in the years ahead,' Nieman said. The Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive supports more than 130 crisis programs across 22 Wisconsin communities. For more about the Oshkosh campaign, contact John Nieman at 920-279-9873 or jnieman@ Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@ and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville. This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive collects record amount
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Over 130 local crisis programs throughout northeast & central Wisconsin, receive donations to improve hygiene
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Over 900 collection sites counted, sorted and delivered hygiene items to 138 different crisis programs throughout northeast and central Wisconsin this week. On Thursday, collection sites in Green Bay, Manitowoc and Oshkosh invited media to see the 'BIG Sort & Shop.' This year marks the 33rd edition of the 'Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive.' JobPod launches second Brown County site at Weyers-Hilliard Branch Library in Howard Starting at 9 a.m., collectors sorted through the products at the Green Bay Community Church, the Salvation Army's Light Teen Center in Manitowoc and Valley Christian High School in Oshkosh. Some of the most common items donated were dental care, shampoo, body wash and other toiletries, which will go to homeless people in need. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
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Groundbreaking plans begin for 'first-of-its-kind' dementia village in Sheboygan County
WILSON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Sheboygan say groundbreaking plans have started to begin for a dementia village that they say will be the 'first-of-its-kind' in the United States. According to a release from a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Dementia Innovations, the dementia village, named 'Livasu', is designed to provide an environment where those who have dementia can 'live as usual' with thoughtful and positive risk acceptance. Appleton Police Department promote the importance of safe internet use for children While this would reportedly be the first-of-its-kind in the United States, The Hogeweyk, an international model located in the Netherlands, has similar care concepts. Officials say the Livasu's leadership team has undertaken a large capital campaign with recent fundraising efforts making the dementia village project right on target for its much-anticipated Spring groundbreaking. The capital campaign reportedly needs additional support to reach the overarching project goal of $13.5 million. Livasu will be located on 79 acres owned by the nonprofit in the town of Wilson in Sheboygan County. The village is expected to include 124 individually owned homes, a village center open to the public, a restaurant, a theater, a grocery store, and more. Family Radio Network launches Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive to aid Wisconsin crisis agencies Couples will be able to remain living together and all care and support will be provided by on-site staff. Officials say the long-range goal of the village is to show what providing an alternate model of better living with dementia could look like not just in Wisconsin, but also across the country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity announces ‘Rock the Block' 2025 to take place in September
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity CEO Jessica Diederich, President of the Neighborhood Association for Fisk Addition Anna Kolb and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich gathered on Tuesday to announce the dates for Rock the Block 2025. The Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block 2025 is set for September 25-27, as volunteers are invited to join forces for good, rebuilding and revitalizing neighborhoods. Last year was the inaugural year for Rock the Block, as over two dozen homeowners in De Pere to help revitalize homes. Diederich said that the impact was more than just physical. Green Bay Polar Plunge® raises money for Special Olympians, invites attendees to jump in freezing cold Fox River 'Last year, over 30 homeowners participated in revitalization efforts transforming their homes and strengthening their neighborhoods,' Diederich said. 'Beyond the physical repairs and improvements, the most profound impact was how the program brought people together.' From yard maintenance to exterior home repairs, Rock the Block is designed to 'elevate the community with well-maintained neighborhoods,' the official Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity website says. 'We've been really excited about bringing Habitat [for Humanity] and Rock the Block to the city of Green Bay,' Mayor Genrich said. 'The city of Green Bay and Habitat for Humanity have been partnering for decades, but with each year, it becomes a stronger and more meaningful partnerhsip.' There are numerous opportunities for volunteers to take part in when Rock the Block kicks off: Family Radio Network launches Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive to aid Wisconsin crisis agencies Exterior home repairs Painting Providing meals Landscaping Modify and construct ramps for those with disabilities Cleanup and setup logistics Visit the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's website for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive accepting donations in Oshkosh & beyond until March 16
OSHKOSH – The Family Radio Network's 91.9FM will be collecting new hygiene and cleaning supplies for local crisis communities through its annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive from Feb. 23 to March 16. The donations will benefit community organizations such as ADVOCAP, Bella Medical Clinic, COTS Oshkosh, Father Carr's, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, Read Elementary School, The Salvation Army and Tiny House Village. 'We've seen the need in our community continue to grow each year," said Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive Oshkosh Coordinator John Nieman. More news: 'I haven't known happiness': Congolese refugees in Oshkosh share resettlement experiences 'These essential hygiene items help restore dignity and confidence to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances. "Having access to basic personal care items can make a tremendous difference in someone's ability to maintain employment, attend school and feel a sense of self-worth,' he added. New items include: Cleaning supplies (bleach, dish soap, disinfectant cleaner); Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue); Personal care items (soap, deodorant, shampoo); Dental care products; Feminine hygiene products; Baby care items; Laundry detergent; and First aid supplies. Community members can donate new, unopened items at collection boxes at more than 60 local businesses and churches, including all Festival Foods and Walgreens locations. Items are sorted, inventoried and distributed following the end of the collection drive. The Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive supports more than 130 crisis programs across 22 Wisconsin communities. For more information, visit or call 800-236-9364. For information about the Oshkosh campaign, contact John Nieman at 920-279-9873 or jnieman@ More news: Oshkosh Native American cultural heritage series kicks off Feb. 23 at Convention Center Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@ and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville. This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: How to donate to Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive in Oshkosh, Wis.
