Needs From: Get Connected - Volunteer Fox Cities

Help students in Outagamie County start the school year prepared and confident. The Back to School Program provides backpacks and essential supplies to children in 4K through 12th grade, ensuring every student has what they need for a successful first day of school.

The Back to School Program has supported local students since 1990 by providing backpacks and school supplies to children in need across Outagamie County. Donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and community groups make it possible to serve hundreds of students each year.

Students in grades 4K through 12th can receive supplies if they live in Outagamie County or are referred by staff. This program helps ensure every child starts the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Getting involved is easy and makes a meaningful impact. Community members can donate new backpacks or school supplies, organize collection drives, or contribute financially to support the program.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at:

Volunteer Services
500 W. 5th Street
Appleton, WI 54911

Monetary donations can be made by check payable to:
Outagamie County – Back to School Program

Backpacks are distributed before the school year begins. Donations are especially helpful by mid-July, but are accepted year-round.

NOAHH (Neighbors Offering A Helping Hand) is a partnership between community members and Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to assist DHHS clients to meet their needs. NOAHH partners are generally organizations with a membership base, but individuals are welcome as well.

Here's how it works:

A county worker alerts the Volunteer Coordinator to a need. The coordinator then reaches out to NOAHH partners to help fulfill that need. Needs may include new or gently used furniture, kitchen items, bedding, clothes, etc. There is no time commitment - just share the need with friends and coworkers to help find the needed item. Being a NOAHH Partner is an easy way to fulfill your mission of serving others in the community. Become a partner - sign up on our website! NOAHH

NOAHH accepts donations of new or gently used items or money. Here are our current needs:

We’re so grateful for your generosity, passion and creativity! Because of you, Children’s Wisconsin is able to fulfill our mission of helping Wisconsin’s kids be the healthiest in the nation. Thank you for taking a moment to learn how you can make the most impactful gift to the kids we serve.

Our gift registries are the preferred in-kind donation method – it’s fast for you and ensures your donation makes the biggest impact possible! *Note: In-kind donations are any non-monetary gift of goods or services.

We consider every element of a hospital stay through the eyes of the kids and families we serve. When you purchase a new gift from our registries, you enhance a child’s health care experience by providing comfort and therapeutic distraction to normalize the hospital environment. Likewise, treatment milestones, birthdays and holidays are made even more special with child-friendly surprises. Our Child Life and Creative Arts Therapies team frequently updates our Amazon registry with our most-needed items. These purchases are shipped directly to Children’s Wisconsin, Neenah location.

Current wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/53URC6MYB9EP?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_ZZH487HW0138Y2RW91ZM

We could truly use your support in helping the families we serve. By donating items our families need—or supplies that help us support them—you can make a meaningful difference.

Families facing a medical crisis are often overwhelmed with financial stress. Even a small act of kindness can go a long way in easing that burden.

Items we are currently in need of include:

If you would like to take your impact even further, consider organizing a donation drive to help collect these much-needed items.

Click here to learn how to host a drive and support families in your community.

https://www.communitybenefittree.org/start-a-drive/

Office| 2-Ply Toilet Paper, Dish Soap, Hand Soap, 8.5” x 11” White Printer Paper, Kyocera TK-5217K Black Standard Toner Cartridge, USPS Postage Stamps, BIC Permanent Ultra Fine Marker, Post Its (4”x4”), Scotch Tape

Gift Cards | Lowes, Home Depot, Kwik Trip

Project Site | Paint Tarps (9’ x 12’, 10 x 10’, or 12’ x 15’), Large Black Trash Bags, Paper Towels, Large and Small Containers Clorox Wipes, Disposable Coffee Cups, Cold Drink Cups (Solo), Napkins, Disposable Plates (8” or 10”), Plastic Silverware (Forks, Spoons, Knives), Hand Sanitizer (Large for Project Sites)

Possible hygiene items for Cherry Meadows hospice patients would be the following:

·        Body lotion

·        Body Powder

·        Body wash

·        Body spray

·        Bar soap

·        Hand lotion

·        Shampoo

·        Conditioner

·        Toothbrushes

·        Toothpaste

·        Floss

·        Mouthwash

·        Deodorant/Anti-perspirant

·        Hair Combs

·        Hair Brushes

·        Hair items (snap barrettes & bobby pins)

·        Razors

·        Shaving cream

Individual items are fine.  Patients get admitted, and many are missing some of these items in their personal belongings. If we could potentially get 25 of each of these, that would be great, but we’d be grateful with what we can get.  

Please contact Shana Farrell, Hospice Volunteer Specialist, if you're interested in hosting a hygiene drive.  (920) 422-7583 or Shana.Farrell@thedacare.org

Thanks for your interest and help!  

Looking to reduce your office supplies? We are looking for notebook paper, notepads, pens, sticky notes, playing cards, postage stamps, printer paper, colored paper, art supplies, etc.

The Appleton Area School District is in need of ongoing school supplies to stock our district supply closet. These supplies support students who may need a little extra help throughout the school year.

We are currently collecting new school supplies and monetary donations to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

You can help by:

Donating new school supplies

Making a monetary donation by:

Writing a check made payable to AASD

All donations can be dropped off at:
2701 N Oneida St, Ste C1, Appleton, WI

Please see the attached flyer for our ongoing school supply needs. 

Every contribution—big or small—helps set our students up for success!

Questions? Please contact:
Julie Bargholtz, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, at bargholtzjulie@aasd.k12.wi.us.