tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590151683536432842024-03-14T06:20:11.610-05:00ECASD Homeless ProgramThe Eau Claire Area School District Homeless Program. In place to eliminate barriers to education caused by homelessness.Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-70646765399430409092013-10-25T09:42:00.001-05:002013-10-25T09:42:46.937-05:00Eau Claire C.A.R.E.s (Community Allies & Resources Expo)- This Sunday, October 27th @ Oakwood Mall!<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Join us <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">October
27th</span></strong> from <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">11 am to 6 pm</span></strong> to learn
more about the services within the Eau Claire county that provide assistance to
our friends and neighbors in need. <br /><br />A number of agencies will be on site
to answer your questions or provide you with details on what you can do to help.
Go to </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="Event_Posting_1"></a><a href="http://www.oakwoodmall.com/events" target="_blank"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial;">www.oakwoodmall.com/events</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">
for a list of the agencies. <br /><br /><em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bring your gently used or new hats,
mittens and coats for donation to One Warm Coat and/or any non-perishable food
items for donation to Feed My People Food Bank. By donating you not only help
our local friends and neighbors but you will feel good too!</span></em></span></span></span><i><br /></i><br />
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<i></i>Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-50222897179101665202013-06-25T08:38:00.001-05:002013-06-25T08:38:16.011-05:00The Community Table needs your help!A message from the Director-<br />
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The Community Table can use your help- our weekends are quite open for serving
teams! We understand that after the winter we had everyone wants to take as
much advantage of good weather as possible. Water skiing, pontooning,
picnincing, hiking, etc really just doesn't stack up to chopping vegetables,
preparing food and serving it right? We will serve a meal regardless of whether
there is a team or not, it might be a brown bag lunch, but we know there are too
many folks that this is the only meal they have available. Tami, our Kitchen
Operations Manager is really good at putting together menus according to the
group we have serving.<br /> All of us move in circles that might possibly
consider putting together a group, please mention it to church groups, civic
groups, neighborhood and family groups that you think might be interested. If
you can't put together a group but would be able to help as an individual,
please e-mail me, <a href="mailto:Rachel@thecommunitytable.org">Rachel@thecommunitytable.org</a><br />
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Here are dates that we have
available:<br />
<br />June 28, 29 and 30<br />July 5, 6, 7, 19, 21, 26 and 27<br />August4,
9,10,16,18,23,24,25,30 and 31<br /><br />For Fridays we need volunteers for food
preparation at 3 p.m., the meal is served 5-6:15 and clean up is finished by 7
p.m.<br />For Saturdays, we need volunteers for food preparation at 9 a.m., the
meal is served 11:30-1 p.m. and clean up is finished by 2 p.m.<br />For Sundays,
we need volunteers for food preparation at 1 p.m., the meal is served 3-4 p.m.
and clean up is finished by 5 p.m.<br /><br />Thanks for your consideration and
help!Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-36653334001582814042013-05-07T14:02:00.001-05:002013-05-07T14:02:53.555-05:00Thank You Walmart!For a second year in a row Walmart on Gateway Drive (near Kohl's) has donated an AMAZING amount of winter gear to the ECASD Homeless Program. This year's donation added up to over $5300 retail and will be dispersed to our homeless students next fall, along with many other area agencies including Beacon House, Bolton Refuge and The Community Table. THANK YOU AGAIN to Walmart for their donation to our community!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-77372745679033347452013-05-06T13:50:00.003-05:002013-05-06T13:50:53.836-05:00Twin Bed needed for 9 year old!Please contact the homeless program if you have an unstained/non-ripped complete twin bed set for donation to a 9 year old ECASD student who recently became housed again. Thank you for your help! Dani Claesges (715) 852-3044.Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-70171547795842786552013-04-04T08:51:00.000-05:002013-04-04T08:51:14.120-05:00A HUGE Thank You to First Presbyterian Church Congregation!!!!For a second year in a row, the congregation at First Presbyterian Church have come together and not only sponsored over 40 individual homeless students for this winter season with necessary winter gear (coats, boots, snow pants, gloves, hats, scarves, and more), they also donated a very large amount of hygiene products for boys and girls, young to young adult. <br />
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Thank you so very much to the people involved and for taking the initiative to ask what our homeless students really needed; it is evident that you are all very caring individuals. Our students, families, and the program staff thank you for all you've done, and appreciate your generosity much more than can be expressed.<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-43614175731048789482013-02-28T14:35:00.003-06:002013-02-28T14:35:29.833-06:00Once Upon A Prom 2013<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Once Upon a Prom
is getting ready for its second year. This event is for local girls who cannot
afford to attend prom. Last year we had 59 girls attend, and this year we are
anticipating double! We are hoping that ECASD employees may be interested in
helping with this endeavor. Once Upon a Prom will be held April 5 – 6 at
Hillcrest Country Club in Altoona. Each girl will receive a dress, shoes,
handbag, jewelry, a hair and makeup lesson and a goody bag. Girls will also have
a personal shopper to help them choose the perfect items. In order to qualify
for this event, each girl must complete six hours of any community service of
her choosing. We are looking for donations of dresses, shoes, jewelry, purses,
unused makeup, etc. Donations may be dropped off at the following
locations:</span></div>
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Girls Club, 201 East Lake St., Eau Claire and Boys & Girls Club, 21 East
Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">March
4-16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">--Bravo Spa and
Salon, 1120 122nd St., Chippewa Falls</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">March 18 –
30</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">--Westconsin
Credit Union (any location) - drop off in the lobby</span></div>
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30</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">--Eau Claire
North, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire Regis, Altoona, and Durand High School
during normal operating hours at the front office. Volunteers are also needed to
help at the event. Go to <a href="https://owa.ecasd.k12.wi.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=d1e8fc25ec384df4b39bc647fc3f24e7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.onceuponaprom.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.onceuponaprom.com</span></a>
for more information or contact Liz Poteete at <a href="https://owa.ecasd.k12.wi.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=d1e8fc25ec384df4b39bc647fc3f24e7&URL=mailto%3alizpot1987%40gmail.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">lizpot1987@gmail.com</span></a> for more
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-59422654516238758322013-02-07T22:47:00.000-06:002013-02-07T22:47:24.269-06:00Peace Lutheran 6th Grade Confirmation Class Donates WarmthA warm THANK YOU to Peace Lutheran Church's 6th grade confirmation class for their wonderful donation of blankets for some of our homeless students. The class learned about our ECASD homeless student population and made tie blankets to bring a bit of joy to some of our students' lives. It was a wonderful way to make a difference in our community!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-63458235790973158332013-02-07T13:14:00.002-06:002013-02-07T13:14:55.556-06:00Amazing Grace at First Lutheran Church The Amazing Grace group at First Lutheran Church sponsored 7 homeless families (18 students in total) with winter outerwear and wrapped all the items up just in time for Christmas.<br />
Thank you to the group for taking such time and care to make sure all needs were filled and outfits were complete and matching.<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-79459311520051591832013-02-06T08:28:00.000-06:002013-02-06T08:28:03.000-06:00Junior League Donates PJs and Book setsThank you Junior League for your wonderful donation of pj's and books. They were just in time for Christmas and the lucky recipients we're very excited to have a new book AND new pajamas!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-29802072415763706992013-02-06T07:58:00.000-06:002013-02-06T07:58:39.824-06:00Edina Realty Gives Christmas to a Homeless Family The entire Edina Realty staff came together to give one ECASD homeless family a wonderful Christmas. Their generousity was amazing and brought smiles and awe to a wonderful mom and her kids. Thank you Edina Realty staff for your giving spirit!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-14521231038427727482013-02-05T23:30:00.000-06:002013-02-05T23:30:15.778-06:00Washer & Dryer Needed for Newly Housed FamilyA single mom who has recently come out of homelessness is in need of a working washer and dryer. If you're able to help, please contact Randy Richter at Meadowview Elementary 715-852-4000. Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-75168347580379610302013-02-03T08:24:00.002-06:002013-02-03T08:24:24.732-06:00Eau Claire School Library Friends Donate New Books!The Eau Claire School Library Friends group purchased and donated 100 new books for our homeless students just in time for Christmas. Books ranged from infant to adult, and many homeless families enjoyed the gifts. Thank you to the many generous group supporters and members for giving to the ECASD Homeless students and parents this Christmas season! (<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Eau Claire School Library Friends can be found at </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/EauClaireSchoolLibraryFriends?fref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/#!/EauClaireSchoolLibraryFriends?fref=ts</a>)</span><br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-54733186904021560262013-02-03T07:21:00.000-06:002013-02-03T07:21:01.221-06:00MOMS Club South Teaches GenerosityThis Fall, MOMS Club South held two donation drives with their members to collect new and used winter outerwear and blankets. They brought these items to their scheduled playdates and the children saw first-hand what it means to give generously. The ECASD Homeless program received 11 coats, 5 snowpants, 9 pairs of boots, 1 pair of shoes, and 21 blankets. Thank you to all the families for your donations and for helping our homeless students.<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-66001592492864660952013-01-31T15:28:00.000-06:002013-01-31T15:28:00.996-06:00The Bridge Church wraps up warmth for Christmas!The Bridge Church in Eau Claire sponsored 20 homeless students for Christmas with gifts of hats, gloves, boots, snowpants and coats. Their gifts were loved and appreciated by 20 lucky homeless students! Thank you to the church for giving the gift of warmth this Christmas season :)<br />
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<br />Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-42111476891579212542013-01-03T21:38:00.000-06:002013-01-03T21:38:33.295-06:00Thank you Xcel staff for the donation drive!Thank you to all the Xcel staff who donated their coats, clothing, and other items to the ECASD Homeless Program- we appreciate everyone's generosity and time spent organizing this! <br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-19640815969100680932013-01-03T20:43:00.001-06:002013-01-03T20:43:46.371-06:00Thank you to these people for sponsoring a homeless student for ChristmasThank you to Mary Olsen, Patty Durkop, Ian & Laura Dozier, and Chippewa Valley Church groups for sponsoring homeless students this Christmas! Your kindness made their Christmas complete!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-82425860120767143682013-01-02T23:32:00.001-06:002013-01-02T23:32:12.377-06:00Eau Claire Energy Cooperative brings brightness to a family's ChristmasThank you to the many employees, board members, and family members of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative who came together to donate a very generous amount of gifts and gift cards to an ECASD homeless family this Christmas.<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-38906821928797403842013-01-02T23:21:00.004-06:002013-01-02T23:21:52.690-06:00Thank you for another year of family generosity!Thank you to Carol & Keith Blomquist, The Ponty Family, Randy Blomquist, and Brad & Nita Blomquist for yet another year of generous sponsorship of a homeless family for Christmas! <br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-13751187861455493192013-01-02T23:09:00.001-06:002013-01-02T23:11:29.887-06:00North Girls' Basketball Teams Sponsor Christmas!Thank you to North High School's Girls' Basketball teams for sponsoring two homeless families for Christmas!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-17819882743606167082013-01-02T22:58:00.001-06:002013-01-02T22:58:29.237-06:00Thank you for the donations!Before we recognize a few groups, businesses, and individuals who made a difference for a few of our families at Christmas, we would like to make sure we thank EVERYONE who has donated items to the homeless program this fall. <br />
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Whether it was school supplies, a pair of shoes, or clothing items for our homeless students- EVERY DONATION is greatly appreciated and always ends up in the hands of a student in need.<br />
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THANK YOU! from our staff, the students, and their families!<br />
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Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-57529974465994777082012-12-05T14:08:00.001-06:002013-01-02T22:41:54.189-06:00Quilted GiftsKaren Myers and a group of women she quilts with donated over 40 quilts to the homeless program for families and students. The blankets went quickly to both homeless families and unaccompanied youth in the school district; parents and kids were so thankful to have the quilts! Thank you to the quilting ladies for your gift!Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-20755752696061140012012-12-05T14:02:00.002-06:002013-01-02T22:42:13.887-06:00White City Glass South Keeps a Family Warm This WinterA big THANK YOU goes to White City Glass South and Mark Leiviska for donating 2 windows and the repair to a newly-housed family. The windows were beautifully done and they were very happy to see this family have a warmer home to live in, especially as the cold weather sets in. Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-54977992641092553852012-11-07T22:19:00.000-06:002013-01-02T22:42:28.983-06:004th Annual Hunger and Homeless Awareness EventMonday November 12th, 2012<br />
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Join us November 12th to learn more about the services within the Eau Claire county that provide assistance to our friends and neighbors in need.<br />
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Start with lunch at The Community Table (320 Putnam Street) during <strong><span style="color: #990000;">11:30am - 1pm</span></strong> (please rsvp via email <a href="mailto:rachel@thecommunitytable.org">rachel@thecommunitytable.org</a> by Nov. 9th, if possible) <br />
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Tours: <strong><span style="color: #990000;">1 - 4pm</span></strong> <u>19</u> agencies will be open for touring (see locations below)<br />
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Visit Valleybrook Church (412 S. Barstow Street) during <span style="color: #990000;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">5 - 6pm</span></strong></span> where local agency representatives will be available to discuss the services they provide. We invite the Eau Claire community to learn how they can partner to assist our neighbors and our community.<br />
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Enjoy a concert with videos and speakers from <span style="color: #660000;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">6-7:30pm</span> </strong></span><span style="color: black;">also at Valleybrook Church. </span><br />
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<a href="http://echungerandhomelessness.blogspot.com/">http://<b><span style="font-size: small;">echungerandhomelessness.blogspot.com</span></b></a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TOURS: (1:00 – 4:00) (These tours are on your own) </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><strong>South Farwell Street</strong>: </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Bolton Refuge Center - 807 South Farwell; Hope Gospel <br />Mission - 8 South Farwell; Solomon Learning Center - 307 South Farwell </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">West Madison Street </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Job Center - 221 W Madison Street </span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wisconsin Street: </span></b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial;">Hmong Mutual Assistance Association - 423 Wisconsin Street; </span></span>Literacy Volunteers - 800 Wisconsin Street (Suite 301); Women's Way - 800 Wisconsin Street, (Suite 107, Unit 49) and Western Dairyland - 418 Wisconsin Street </span><br />
<b><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Putnam Street: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Positive Avenues - 320 Putnam Street (lower level); The Community Table - 320 Putnam Street </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">East Lake Street: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Beacon House - 309 E Lake </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">South Barstow: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Kings Closet - 315 South Barstow; Runaway and Youth Services - 120 South Barstow; Sojourner House – 618 South Barstow; The Wellness Shack - 515 South Barstow </span></span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Washington Street: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Cafe 420 - 420 Washington Street </span></span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">nd </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Avenue </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Eau Claire City County Health Department – 720 2</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">nd </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Avenue </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">South Hastings Way </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Salvation Army - 2211 South Hastings Way </span></span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Richards Drive: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Chippewa Valley Free Clinic – 836 Richards Drive </span></span>Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-78793955261344164322012-11-01T11:58:00.001-05:002012-11-01T11:58:24.777-05:00One Full-size Mattress Still Needed for Beacon HouseWe received many bed donations, but one set is still incomplete!<br />
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We need <u>1 full-size mattress</u> for a bed that will be donated to Beacon House. We already have the frame and box spring.<br />
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Mattress must be gently used- no rips or stains, and must be generally clean. They may also be looking for more beds- feel free to call Beacon House with donation questions (715) 834-4357.<br />
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Please let me know if you can help!<br />
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Dani Claesges<br />
ECASD- Homeless Program Coordinator<br />
<a href="mailto:dclaesges@ecasd.k12.wi.us">dclaesges@ecasd.k12.wi.us</a><br />
(715) 852-3044Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759015168353643284.post-17877497680557079502012-11-01T11:54:00.000-05:002012-11-01T11:54:07.261-05:00Thank You for the Beds!A big thank you to Marie & Larry Past, Kirk (The King's Closet), Doris Strong, Carol Claesges, and Chippewa Valley Furniture Direct!<br />
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Not only did these donors provide enough donations to give our family 2 bunk beds, they also gave extras beds that we were able to donate to The Beacon House :) <br />
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Thank you to everyone involved- your donations are now providing a homeless (or recently homeless) student a warm and comfortable place to sleep!Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163903863015670201noreply@blogger.com0