Afghan help updated

The page for helping Afghan visitors is now up and updated as of tonight. Please check that page for new and immediate needs, ways to donate time, money, and goods. Ways to support Afghan visitors.

Especially needed right now:

• Personal hygiene items
• Cash donations
• Those who can commit four to six hours per day working at the Morale-Wellness-Recreation centers at Fort McCoy

Read more at the Help Afghan Visitors page. 

Friday, September 10: Northside Elementary School drive for clothes, blankets, toys for Afghan refugees. Drop off: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school, 1611 Kane Street.

Items in most need include summer and fall seasonal clothing, blankets and toys.

Donated items can be new or like new, but should be age-appropriate for newborns up to 18-years-olds.

Money will also be accepted.