A Helping Hand for the Holidays
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The recent economic downturn has everybody watching their wallets, whether they have a 401k or not. In tough, uncertain times it may be harder than ever to be charitable, but for those on the bottom of the economic ladder, there may be no more important time to have a helping hand.
With unemployment rising, incomes declining, and the cost of necessities ever growing, more people than ever are turning to non-profits for that helping hand, especially with the holiday season upon us. So whether you can spare a dime, give an item you no longer need but others might, or can offer to volunteer, the organizations helping the less fortunate in our community need your help now more than ever.
Below are just a few examples of organizations that could use help this holiday season.
• Feed My People / Clothe My People is a community based, volunteer program that exists to provide food and clothing to residents of Door County who are in need. Their Holiday Profiles program anonymously matches generous donors with needy families’ or individuals’ wish lists for holiday gifts.
204 N. 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay
920.743.9053
http://www.feedmypeopledoorcounty.org
• The Family Centers of Door County strives to strengthen families and communities throughout the peninsula through programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. The Family Centers put on events for youth, educational programs, and parenting programs, among many others, and can always use funds and volunteers.
920.495.1062
http://www.doorcountyfamilycenters.com
• The Volunteer Center of Door County works to build and strengthen area volunteerism, creating solutions for community needs.
62 S. Third Ave
Sturgeon Bay
920.746.7704
http://www.volunteerdoorcounty.com
• Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County, Inc. provides walkers, wheelchairs, and other rehabilitation and medical equipment, lending them to those in need, as well as offers companionship and support to those confined to their homes.
67 E. Maple St.
Sturgeon Bay
920.743.7800
http://www.neighbor-to-neighbor.org
• The Wellness Center of Door County is committed to providing confidential and affordable health care services for men and women of all ages and offers a wide range of services, including family planning, STD and HIV testing, pelvic and PAP exams, emergency contraception, sexual assault exams, and more.
312 N. 5th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay
10539 Applewood Drive, Sister Bay
920.746.9444
http://www.wellnesscenterofdoorcounty.com
• Among other things, the Lakeland Chapter of the American Red Cross provides door-to-door transportation service in Door County for those in need, including transporting veterans to medical appointments at VA clinics. The Red Cross is always looking for volunteer drivers.
920.746.2167
• Proceeds from the sale of items at Bargains Unlimited, the resale shop operated by Scandia Village Good Samaritan, go to help support Scandia Village Retirement Center.
10560 Applewood Dr.
Sister Bay
920.854.9669
• For 37 years Sunshine House Inc. has been providing services to Door County citizens with special needs and/or disabilities. Today the services that are offered include Direct Care, transportation, work services, supported employment and activities. The Sunshine House is a drop-off site for Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin, which pays the Sunshine House by the pound for articles donated.
55 West Yew St.
Sturgeon Bay
920.743.7943
