2020 Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop

2020 Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop

Nov 4, 2020 | Lakeshore CAP News

salvation army CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP

Coat distribution has ended. However, we currently have 787 children signed up for the Christmas Toy Shop — and sign up is not finished yet! (This does not include the children signed up for the Adopt-a-Family portion of our Christmas programming.) We collect new toys for Christmas by private individuals dropping them off at our office, local companies/groups doing drives/collections/events, and through the Toys for Tots collection boxes that have now been placed around town. Can you help #RescueChristmas by donating new toys or making a monetary donation for the Toy Shop? Thank you in advance for loving on the kids this Christmas!

NOTE: Sign Up for Coats has Ended

  • Where: The Salvation Army — by phone 920-684-7117
  • When: September 14th to October 16th — 9 AM- 3 PM
  • Sign up will be done by phone this year
  • Emails will be needed to finalize the sign-up process

Coat Distribution will begin October 24th
*Must be pre-registered*

It is best to sign up early. First come clients and new clients receive consideration for “adoption”. Note that you may not be adopted two years in a row. New families will need to provide proof of address, proof of household income (must meet poverty guidelines) and proof that your children live with you. If you receive FoodShare, that current document works. Preferably via email or fax.

Clients who have participated in one or both of these programs before will need to initially call and register. They will then receive an email with the wish list attached and asked to fill it out (with detailed info) and return via email. Once we receive the wish list, they will receive a final email with the dates and times for their appointments to pick up coats and toys.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER DURING THE DATES/TIMES LISTED! YOU WILL BE GIVEN A TIME TO COME FOR COATS & TOYS WHEN YOU REGISTER

We realize that this could be cumbersome for some families. We also believe with the way so much of life has been happening the last many months that it should be a process most families can follow.

Requirements

Please have a photo ID, proof of address, proof that your children live with you, and proof of household income (must be below TEFAP/poverty guidelines shown here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/tefap/eligibility.htm)  If you receive Foodshare, please bring that current document.

Donations of NEW Coats Still Needed!

DROP OFF AT THE SALVATION ARMY

Donations of TOYS Still Needed!

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/manitowoc/christmas-toy-shop/ 

FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

The main office at (920) 684-7117 or email Lisa_Stricklin@usc.salvationarmy.org 

MCM Free Christmas Dinner

MCM Free Christmas Dinner

Nov 4, 2020 | Area Events, Volunteer Opportunities

MCM Free Community Christmas Dinner (Volunteers Needed!)

Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (MCM) is a unique ministry of Peace United Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church. We believe that even amid a Pandemic, people still deserve a special Christmas. So our Christmas Community Dinner on December 16, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM is still on. It will be different and this is where we need your help!

This year we will be serving meals-to-go carhop fashion. People will pull into the parking lot, elves will come to take orders, Mr and Mrs Santa will visit the cars with gifts for any kids. Music will be playing and Christmas joy will abound!

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

  • ELVES — We need elves to take orders and deliver meals to cars. We are looking at three 30 minutes shifts. Each shift needs at least 12 volunteers (you could work more than one shift). Elves will be masked and have temperatures taken before their shift starts. Costumes encouraged!
  • RUNNERS — We 4 people who can run food from the kitchen to our temporary serving kitchen in the Church Library. They can take 30 minutes shifts or work the whole night.
  • GIFT BAGS — We need folks to create gifts bags for the kids. We estimate 100 might be needed in this way. They can have toys, sweets, storybook, ornament, etc… One bag “fits” all is the easiest. If you or your group could make/sponsor these that would be great! We don’t know what the cost would be.
  • CLEAN UP — Clean-up will be different this year as will not have dishes from 230 diners to wash. But we still need a crew that wash, clean, sanitize.
  • SET UP — Set will be done earlier in the day on Wednesday, Dec 16. We will be turning our Church Library into a warming/serving kitchen for the night so we can serve from a place right next to the Parking Lot.
  • DONATIONS — This year we are looking raise $15,000! The cost has gone up as we need to take out containers of various shapes and sizes every week, We have had to buy new equipment and the big thing is we need to replace the old carpeting in the Dining Room (hopefully with tile).
Contact us if you have questions or can help!
(920) 682-4688
Matthew L Sauer
Auction for InCourage!

Auction for InCourage!

Aug 10, 2020 | Area Events

FROM INCOURAGE COMES AN AUCTION OPPORTUNITY

Save the date! Online AUCTION for InCourage is Aug 18 to Aug 20th.  Check out the items at  charityauction.bid/InCourage  or  www.auctria.com/auction/InCourage. You will be wowed by all the different items we have. Parasailing, kayaking, catering gift cards, and sleeping in a caboose are just a few.

We are hoping that this auction will supplement the loss of not having the Domestic Chef event because of the pandemic. Please share this link charityauction.bid/InCourage with your friends so they can participate. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Thanks for your support in our cause of providing crisis intervention, shelter and supportive services to survivors of abuse. We cannot do this without the support of you and our community.

300 E. Reed Avenue  •   Manitowoc, WI  54220  •  920-684-4661  •  http://incouragewi.org/

VOLUNTEER! Aug 13th Point in Time Street Count

VOLUNTEER! Aug 13th Point in Time Street Count

Jul 27, 2020 | Lakeshore CAP Events, Volunteer Opportunities

   PLEASE VOLUNTEER for the Semi-Annual

Point In Time Outreach Event!

A coalition of local agencies and volunteers will be conducting the Point In Time Street Count in Manitowoc, Door, Kewaunee, & Sheboygan Counties over the night of Thursday, August 13, 2020. The focus of the count is to identify people who might be residing on the streets, in cars, campgrounds, under bridges or similar places. Please let us know prior to the Count If you are aware of locations in the community where homeless people are sheltering. Services needed to help the homeless in our communities are a result of identifying these households. The information gathered is used at the state and federal levels to allocate resources for individuals and households requiring homelessness assistance. (See FAQ below.)

2 hour shifts are available between 4AM – 6AM and 6PM – 8PM, Thursday, August 13

NOTE: We ask that you provide your own car due to COVID-19 precautions. We will require masks, frequent hand-washing and social distancing.

Training will be provided before the count

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

SIGN UP HERE!

Right click and fill out the information on your preferred county Google Form. Thank you so much!
♦ Manitowoc County: Manitowoc Google Form — Email kathleenm@lakeshorecap.org with questions
♦ Sheboygan County: Sheboygan Google Form — Call Sheboygan LCAP at 920.694.0042 with questions

We will sweeten the offer for Sheboygan Co volunteers. For anyone that signs up, stop in at Rage Fitness Aug. 17th -22nd for a free week, just mention you did the PIT count!

♦ Door County: Door Google Form — Email kathleenm@lakeshorecap.org with questions
♦ Kewaunee County: Kewaunee Google Form — Email kathleenm@lakeshorecap.org with questions

Right click for answers to: FAQ’s

Be Part of the “No Wrong Door” Solution

Lakeshore CoCIn addition, we are requesting assistance from the community to help us identify locations where suspected homeless people may be staying. If your business is aware of people that do not have shelter or you are a concerned citizen who might have spotted someone you suspect is homeless, please contact us. We can offer assistance and referrals for shelter. Again, please let us know prior to the Count If you are aware of locations in the community (parked car, parks, etc.) where people are staying so we can find these vulnerable people and offer them services.

People experiencing or at risk of homelessness may find housing and get connected to community-based resources through Coordinated Entry. In most counties in Wisconsin, you can get help at agencies that assist homeless people and/or people in poverty. Lakeshore CAP, covering 4 counties, is among those agencies displaying the “No Wrong Door” welcome poster.

Donate Locally to Help the Homeless!

Lakeshore CAP’s Supportive Housing Program in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Door & Kewaunee Counties has case managers who assist eligible homeless individuals and households — or those at risk of becoming homeless — maintain housing and work towards self-sufficiency. While we receive HUD grant monies, we also rely on private and fund-raiser donations to further our goals in the communities we serve. Please DONATE on this site to help Lakeshore CAP combat homelessness and give our fellow citizens a hand up. Thank you!

GET TICKETS NOW! 2019 MAGICAL TROLLEY RIDE

GET TICKETS NOW! 2019 MAGICAL TROLLEY RIDE

Dec 4, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP Events

♦ TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! ♦

Eventbrite Ticket Purchase

      MAGICAL TROLLEY RIDE TO THE NORTH POLE

A Fundraiser for Lakeshore CAP Family Development   Programs and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of East-Central Wisconsin

♦ Where:    Trolleys board at Manitowoc Coffee for the Holiday Inn (round trip in a heated trolley) at
                    836 South 8th Street, Manitowoc
♦ When:     Friday, Dec 6, 4 PM – 9 PM and Sat, Dec 7, 3 PM – 9 PM
♦ Who:       Children and adults of all ages!
♦ Tickets:   Follow this link: Eventbrite Magical Trolley Ride Tickets
♦ Contact:  magicaltrolleymanitowoc@gmail.com or call the Lakeshore CAP office @ 920-682-3737 or                            the CASA office @ 920-242-6727

Join us for a holiday event of fun, laughs and creativity! We begin with our jolly conductors aboard our own magical trolleys that start at Manitowoc Coffee for a joy ride to the Holiday Inn (North Pole) and includes a quick visit with a special guest, carols and holiday cheer. At the North Pole, there will be a holiday party complete with craft activities, refreshments, entertainment, story telling and more. The most exciting part of all — Santa has made time in his busy schedule to be there for the party and will be available for photos! (You will be able to take a trolley back to Manitowoc Coffee throughout the evening.)

Tickets Include:

  • 30 Minute Magical Trolley Ride 
  • Visit and Professional 5×7 Photo with Santa
  • Cookie Decorating & Hot Chocolate
  • Crafts & Games
  • Face Painting
  • Balloon Creations by The Balloon Lady
  • Special Bell to Remind You of the Spirit of the Holidays
  • Children’s tickets include choice of a hardcover holiday-themed book to be chosen at time of ticket purchase

Child Tickets (Ages 1-13): $25      ♦     Adult Tickets: $30

**Children under 1 year of age can experience the event for free with the purchase of an adult ticket. You can purchase a $12 ticket for a child under 1 if you would like them to have a book of their own.

**Please note, when ordering tickets the Full Price option is the Adult ticket.

  1. When placing your ticket order, you also have the opportunity to sponsor a book for a child in need for $12/book. Children in need will truly appreciate this gift!
  2. When ordering tickets please keep track of your purchase date and amount. Your credit card statement will show a charge unrelated to Magical Trolley Ride for these tickets because we use Paypal as our vendor. Please DO NOT dispute the charge on your bill. It makes it messy on both your end and ours — and your tickets will be cancelled!

You CAN purchase tickets without a PayPal account. When it asks for payment information, click on the pictures of the credit cards OR the PayPal logo. This will take you to another screen that asks you to log in to PayPal. Look just below the PayPal information. there is a grey button that says “Pay with credit/debit card.”  (If you do not have a credit or debit card, you may call Lakeshore CAP at 920-682-3737 and leave your name and phone number; but we truly prefer you pay through Eventbrite.)

PLUS! The Manitowoc Holiday Inn is offering Friday and Saturday night hotel stays for $79/night to Magical Trolley ticket holders. Reservations must be made through the Holiday Inn and details are in the confirmation email you are sent after ordering tickets.

Come to the Magical Trolley Ride in Your Pajamas!

We encourage everyone, adults included, to come to the event in your pajamas. We are also encouraging the spirit of giving by asking families to gift a new pair of pajamas to be given to a child in need.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fundraiser for CASA of East Central Wisconsin and Lakeshore CAP Family Development Programs. All proceeds will go to benefit vulnerable children in our service area. Tickets will NOT be refunded in the case of inclement weather and the event will NOT be rescheduled. Additionally, no ticket refunds will be offered for any reason. If you are unable to attend, you may give or               sell your tickets to another party. By purchasing tickets you agree to these conditions.CASA of Manitowoc County