Perhaps it is the approaching holidays that get local residents thinking about giving. I have spotted a few opportunities for direct donations in the community. While many non-profits are on the up-and-up, others are not and some file tax returns that reveal that fundraising is where most donations go so be careful.
While big donors are often rewarded by tax breaks and naming rights, it is possible for regular people to help by donating food, warm clothing, medical supplies and other goods directly which are passed along to their neighbors.
For example, the Red Cross has blood drives scheduled at First Presbyterian Church and the Chippewa Falls Moose Lodge on November 23. First Presbyterian Church takes unused medical supplies and food donations. L.E. Phillips’ Career Development Center takes in food and household goods and has a small serve-yourself food pantry. The English Lutheran Church in Lafayette and the Chippewa Falls Library also set out food items for those in need. Hot meals are being served at Agnes’ Table and Barnabas Coffeehouse on alternating days and Barnabas has small household items as well. Also, Chippewa Falls Main Street has a serve-yourself winter clothing donation outside their office. I am sure I have missed some in Chippewa Falls and more opportunities are available in Eau Claire.
The ADRC provides valuable information in their monthly publication at many newsstands and via email or phone: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/consumer/chippewa.htm
Updated 11/04/2020 at 2:58PM & 9:46PM
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