A Community Standing Together

A Community Standing Together

At Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin, our mission to support those who served is made possible by the extraordinary generosity of our neighbors, local businesses, and community organizations. Whether it was through braving the icy waters of a polar plunge, hand-stitching quilts, or mobilizing food drives that brought in thousands of pounds of essentials, each of the following contributors has made a direct impact on the lives of our veterans. We are honored to recognize these outstanding partners who truly embody the spirit of service. Thank you for being Heroes to our Heroes!

Community & Youth Organizations

  • Girl Scout Troop 1356: For preparing a delicious chili dinner for our residents and spending the evening of March 12th in fellowship with them. Thank you for your kindness and for being Heroes to our Heroes!
  • Eagle Scout Silas Hofmeister: For his dedicated leadership in raising funds and building raised garden beds for our Veteran Community Garden. These beds provide a vital space for veterans to grow fresh food and connect with one another.
  • Ava Sandberg (Gifford School): For choosing Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin for her capstone project and successfully collecting essential hygiene products for our homeless veterans.
  • Goodland Montessori School: To the students, families, and staff for their collection of blankets, food, and hygiene items. Your kindness is felt far beyond the classroom.
  • Racine Chapter DAR: For donating beautiful Christmas trees for each of our residents to enjoy in their homes over the holiday season.

Veterans Services & Civic Clubs

  • American Legion Post 375: For raising over $6,000 through their energetic Polar Plunge! This incredible contribution directly supports our homeless veterans and reminds them that their community stands with them—even in freezing water!
  • Vets to Vets Midwest: For raising over $5,000 and hosting a food drive. This is a powerful example of veterans helping veterans.
  • American Legion Bixby-Hansen Post 171: For their generous donation of $2,200, which has gone a long way in providing care for our homeless veterans.
  • Pleasant Prairie VFW Post 7308: For their long-time partnership and continued support through the donation of food and winter jackets for our veterans.
  • Women of the Moose Chapter 631: For their $1,000 donation, which helps keep our Marketplace stocked with fresh meat and produce for those in need.
  • Blue Star Mothers of Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter 2: For their cereal box drive, made even more special by the heartwarming notes from children attached to every box.
  • Belle City Bottle Club: For their generous gift of $1,264.88 to assist in our ongoing veteran support programs.
  • Racine Eagle Club: For their donation of $700 in paper products and gift cards to assist our homeless veterans with daily essentials.

Local Business Partners

  • Baird and Julie Valentine: For an incredible "Soup Drive" that collected over 800 cans of soup and chili, totaling more than 1,000 pounds of food for our Marketplace. We are grateful to the Baird team for making such a meaningful impact.
  • Case New Holland: For their generous cash donation and steadfast commitment to giving back to the veterans and families we serve at VOW.
  • DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen: For their very generous $2,000 donation toward supporting our homeless veterans.
  • The Walsh Group & Semper Fi BBQ: For partnering to provide a wonderful lunch for our homeless residents, staff, and volunteers.
  • Bubba's Brickyard: For hosting a food drive that brought in over 600 pounds of food and 70 pounds of essentials. Your patrons’ generosity ensures no veteran goes without.
  • Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC): For hosting a creative "Penny Wars" fundraiser and food drive. We are proud to have the WAC as part of our mission.
  • Epilogue Books: For their kindness in hosting a BINGO night in Menomonee Falls and raising $600 to support our outreach efforts.
  • Everly's Ice Cream: For their "Food 4 Vets" event, which successfully mobilized the community to collect food donations for our heroes.
  • Dustin Holland Racing: For turning a great day on the ice into a successful Ice Fishing Derby Fundraiser, delivering over 400 pounds of food and $1,500 in donations to Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.
  • Senior Helpers: For their thoughtful Christmas gifts for our veterans, bringing smiles and comfort to those who have given so much to our country.
  • Associated Bank: For their $250 donation directed toward helping our homeless veterans.
  • Vash Excavating: For their generous $500 monetary gift and for keeping our veterans in their thoughts.
  • McAuliffe's Pub: For the donation of 50 pounds of blankets and winter essentials that kept our veterans warm throughout the season.
  • The Woof: For their very generous donation of pet supplies, ensuring that our veterans' animal companions are also well-cared for.

Faith-Based Support

  • St. Sebastian Parish: For the massive donation of 337 pounds of canned soup to help feed our veterans and their families.
  • St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran: For their generous donation of food and handmade quilts to provide both nourishment and comfort to veterans in need.

To Each and Every Donor - Thank You

If you or your organization would like to get involved, please contact us or visit our Donate page to learn more.
Every donation, every volunteer, and every advocate ensures VOW can continue its mission of helping our veterans!

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