Catch Us as we Fall into a New Season. Welcome to Our September Newsletter As we step into a new season, we’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from our community. This month, we celebrate the dedication of amazing volunteers and highlight exciting upcoming events. Your unwavering support continues to drive our mission forward, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Let’s embrace the beauty of autumn with renewed enthusiasm and a shared commitment to making a difference. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey! Beloit Fresh Start Moved Beloit Fresh Start has recently moved to the Merrill Community Center, where it will now be hosting all of its programming. This year's programming commenced on Tuesday, September 3rd. The new location at the Merrill Community Center offers a fresh and inspiring environment for all participants to engage and benefit from the program's offerings. United Way Day of Caring United Way Blackhawk Region (UWBR)’s Day of Caring is an annual day of action that connects teams of corporate volunteers with community service projects from across the Blackhawk Region. Stay tuned for the Day of Caring on September 11th to see how amazing projects are completed to benefit our community. Community Action will be participating in five projects this year, and we are excited to see the results of what volunteerism can do. Koats for Kids at AWARE Gently used winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, and mittens can now be donated at locations around Evansville. Children's sizes 7 through 14/16 are most needed. All donations will be professionally cleaned before our "Koats for Kids" shop opens in October. Donations will be accepted through September 29. Place your donations in the red bins at Evansville Congregational United Church of Christ, Creekside Place, Inc., Eager Free Public Library, Evansville United Methodist Church, Lake Ridge Bank (Evansville), St. John's Lutheran Church; Evansville, WI, St. Paul Catholic Church, Kids Korner, and Wee Ones. Beloit Bundle Up With cooler weather approaching, we need your help to keep our community warm! Visit Beloit will be collecting donations of new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves to the Beloit Bundle Up coat drive for Community Action. Drop your donations off from September 16th - October 21st. Drop off locations: Wisconsin Welcome Center - Beloit Downtown Beloit Association Beloit Farmers Market Courageous Conversations September Topic: Our Role in Preserving Democracy Monday, September 23, 2024 Registration Link: [link removed]... Discussion: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Gingerbread Extravaganza 2024 We are counting down the days for our 11th annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, which will take place this December. Further details will be coming soon. At this time, we are actively searching for sponsors for this wonderful event. If you or your company are interested in being a sponsor this year, please contact our Public Relations Manager, Lexi Tintlemann at [email protected]. Stay Updated Help Support Your Community! Donations enable us to provide critical services to those who need it most. Your contributions help break the cycle of poverty by funding programs that empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. Every dollar donated translates into tangible support, offering hope and a pathway to a brighter future. By donating, you become a vital part of a compassionate community committed to making a lasting difference. Donate to CAI Today Stay Connected, Stay Inspired! Follow us on social media to be part of an amazing community where you get: Exclusive Updates Behind-the-Scenes Content Engaging Stories Interactive Fun Community Connection Join us today and never miss a moment of the action! Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Community Action, Inc of Rock & Walworth Counties | 20 Eclipse Center | Beloit, WI 53511 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice