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Places to give on this GivingTuesday, and every day, in Wisconsin

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two people in winter gear and face masks place small tarts into a box next to other donated items
Scott Morrison Melman, left, and Taylor Tai, right, store cheese and vegetable tarts in a pizza box to keep them warm Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at during and “antifacist mutual aid event” at McPike Park in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Every year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks GivingTuesday, “a global movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity,” according to the nonprofit’s website. The first official GivingTuesday was in 2012.

Here are some ways to support communities throughout Wisconsin. It is not an exhaustive list, as communities across the state have many groups dedicated to the greater good. Some of these listed below have events going throughout the holidays, and all are places you can support year-round.

We encourage you to tell us what organizations need people to donate their time, money and love, and share with us other ways people can help. Please submit them at this link or in the form below.

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Southcentral Wisconsin

  • Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin supports Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha counties. The organization prioritizes housing, food and life skills for low-income residents.
  • The River Food Pantry in Dane County opened in 2006. During the holidays, the food pantry hosts its HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive. There are several other ways to help River Food Pantry, like hosting food drives, donating food and money, and volunteering at events.
  • The NBC15 Share Your Holidays campaign is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin to host Come To The Table.
  • Visit this page for information on various food pantry resources in Sauk County.
  • Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties has several programs aimed at reducing poverty.
  • YWCA Rock County works with survivors of domestic violence and also has programs for combating racism and helping immigrants.
  • The Literacy Network in Dane County teaches adults in areas such as reading, writing and computer skills.
  • The Big Bundle Up initiative goes until Jan. 5. You can donate warm clothing items, like coats, hats, gloves, scarves and more, at two Beloit locations.

Southeastern Wisconsin

Southwestern Wisconsin

Central Wisconsin

  • The Neighbors’ Place in Wausau serves Marathon County with several programs, including some that provide food, diapers and transportation.
  • Evergreen Community Initiatives in Stevens Point provides food to the hungry, clothes to children who need them and warm clothes and shelter to the homeless.

Western Wisconsin

Northern Wisconsin

  • Rhinelander Area Food Pantry on its website says it serves about 400 to 450 households per month, and it also works with the School District of Rhinelander to give families backpacks of food to cover the weekends for hungry children.
  • Humane Society of Douglas County in Superior works to provide relief to suffering animals and prevent animal cruelty.

Northeastern Wisconsin

Statewide

  • Visit this link to find your nearest Boys & Girls club throughout the state.
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