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Volunteer: Winter Clothing Drive

Our Winter Clothing Drive is officially underway! We are collecting new winter items: coats, boots, gloves, warm hats, and snow pants for AASD families in need.


Drop off donations at the Welcome Center – Family and Community Engagement Office (2701 N Oneida St.) between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm on any school day now through January 30th.

Agency: Appleton Area School District

Our Winter Clothing Drive is officially underway! We are collecting new winter items: coats, boots, gloves, warm hats, and snow pants for AASD families in need.


Drop off donations at the Welcome Center – Family and Community Engagement Office (2701 N Oneida St.) between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm on any school day now through January 30th.

Agency: Appleton Area School District

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Wish List

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of supplies to help our dogs grow into confident, capable service dogs for Wisconsin residents in need. We welcome donations of the following items to support their training and care:

Dog treats Canned dog foodDry dog foodCat treats (dogs love them too!) Dry cat food (used as training treats) Canned sardines in water Nylabones or Benebones Cotton rounds Gas cards (for volunteers transporting dogs to veterinary appointments) Gift cards from pet supply stores

If you’d like to donate or have questions, please contact Brenda Cirricione at journeytogetherservicedog@gmail.com.

Agency: Journey Together Service Dog

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of supplies to help our dogs grow into confident, capable service dogs for Wisconsin residents in need. We welcome donations of the following items to support their training and care:

Dog treats Canned dog foodDry dog foodCat treats (dogs love them too!) Dry cat food (used as training treats) Canned sardines in water Nylabones or Benebones Cotton rounds Gas cards (for volunteers transporting dogs to veterinary appointments) Gift cards from pet supply stores

If you’d like to donate or have questions, please contact Brenda Cirricione at journeytogetherservicedog@gmail.com.

Agency: Journey Together Service Dog

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54904

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Adopt Joy for Christmas Drive

This Christmas season, help spread warmth, hope, and joy to families in need through our Adopt Joy for Christmas Drive! There are several ways you can make a difference:

Adopt a Family for Christmas Share the magic of Christmas by providing a family with gift cards for groceries, gas, and other holiday essentials — helping them celebrate with peace and joy.Home Essential Basket Drive Assemble and donate a laundry basket filled with household items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, gas cards, groceries gift cards, and other everyday necessities to support families year-round. Give to the Basic Needs Fund Your financial gift goes directly toward helping families with urgent needs such as rent, utilities, and medical bills — bringing relief and stability during difficult times.

Every act of kindness adds up to something beautiful. Come join us in Adopting Your Joy this Christmas by helping families in our community experience comfort, care, and the true spirit of the season.

Agency: Community Benefit Tree

This Christmas season, help spread warmth, hope, and joy to families in need through our Adopt Joy for Christmas Drive! There are several ways you can make a difference:

Adopt a Family for Christmas Share the magic of Christmas by providing a family with gift cards for groceries, gas, and other holiday essentials — helping them celebrate with peace and joy.Home Essential Basket Drive Assemble and donate a laundry basket filled with household items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, gas cards, groceries gift cards, and other everyday necessities to support families year-round. Give to the Basic Needs Fund Your financial gift goes directly toward helping families with urgent needs such as rent, utilities, and medical bills — bringing relief and stability during difficult times.

Every act of kindness adds up to something beautiful. Come join us in Adopting Your Joy this Christmas by helping families in our community experience comfort, care, and the true spirit of the season.

Agency: Community Benefit Tree

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 18, 2025

Zip Code: 54130

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: HOPE Care package Drive

We provide Hope Care Packages to families experiencing a medical crisis. To finish assembling the 90 backpacks we have started for families in need, we are still looking for the following items:

45 adult coloring books45 packs of colored pencils25 packs of gum15 personal-size bottles of lotion25 packs of playing cards90 gas gift cards ($25–$50 each)90 grocery gift cards ($25–$50 each)

If you’re able to help with any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it!

Agency: Community Benefit Tree

We provide Hope Care Packages to families experiencing a medical crisis. To finish assembling the 90 backpacks we have started for families in need, we are still looking for the following items:

45 adult coloring books45 packs of colored pencils25 packs of gum15 personal-size bottles of lotion25 packs of playing cards90 gas gift cards ($25–$50 each)90 grocery gift cards ($25–$50 each)

If you’re able to help with any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it!

Agency: Community Benefit Tree

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 18, 2025

Zip Code: 54130

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Parade Walking Volunteers

Join us for the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade! We are looking for 20-30 volunteers to join our parade float and walk alongside during the parade.

Agency: The Salvation Army - Fox Cities

Join us for the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade! We are looking for 20-30 volunteers to join our parade float and walk alongside during the parade.

Agency: The Salvation Army - Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 25, 2025

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Wishlist

Holiday Wishlist:

Help our participants SOAR when you give the following needed items:

•           Reams of white printer paper

•           Gift cards to grocery stores

•           2XL and 3XL sweatpants and sweatshirts (unisex)

•           Men's and women's socks

•           Cases of water

•           AA and AAA batteries

•           Electric burner (2 needed)

•           Paper shredder

•           Tissues

•           New file folders


Our biggest holiday need is supporting our adopted families through the gift of 2X and 3X clothes, socks, and undergarments so that they can stay warm and cozy this holiday season.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at our office (211 E. Franklin St., Suite A, Appleton) Monday–Thursday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

Agency: SOAR Fox Cities Inc.

Holiday Wishlist:

Help our participants SOAR when you give the following needed items:

•           Reams of white printer paper

•           Gift cards to grocery stores

•           2XL and 3XL sweatpants and sweatshirts (unisex)

•           Men's and women's socks

•           Cases of water

•           AA and AAA batteries

•           Electric burner (2 needed)

•           Paper shredder

•           Tissues

•           New file folders


Our biggest holiday need is supporting our adopted families through the gift of 2X and 3X clothes, socks, and undergarments so that they can stay warm and cozy this holiday season.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at our office (211 E. Franklin St., Suite A, Appleton) Monday–Thursday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

Agency: SOAR Fox Cities Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Many opportunities as a volunteer to brighten this Holiday season

Bring your smile and giving heart this season. You can do this by coordinating a holiday decoration-making project, card-making, or create fun by having a craft party for the tenants at Linwood Community. Spend time socializing while presenting some holiday entertainment!

If you are a part of a musical group, and would like to play instruments or sing for seniors at this independent living facility, contact Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch at lynnann.fvlhomes@gmail.com or Sue Verhoven at edasst.fvlhomes@gmail.com to schedule your group.

Agency: Linwood Community - A Ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes

Bring your smile and giving heart this season. You can do this by coordinating a holiday decoration-making project, card-making, or create fun by having a craft party for the tenants at Linwood Community. Spend time socializing while presenting some holiday entertainment!

If you are a part of a musical group, and would like to play instruments or sing for seniors at this independent living facility, contact Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch at lynnann.fvlhomes@gmail.com or Sue Verhoven at edasst.fvlhomes@gmail.com to schedule your group.

Agency: Linwood Community - A Ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 54914

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Wish List

Our holiday wish list items are copier paper, postage stamps and rechargeable automobile jump starters.

Agency: St. Joseph Food Program

Our holiday wish list items are copier paper, postage stamps and rechargeable automobile jump starters.

Agency: St. Joseph Food Program

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 54952

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community Clothes Closet Holiday Season Wish List

We are so grateful to our community for contributing to our mission of providing FREE clothing to all people in need!

This holiday season, our wish list items include:

Postage stamps1" masking tapeWaterproof winter gloves (all sizes)King and Queen sheet sets King and Queen comfortersChildren's winter clothing sizes 4T to 16

Items can be dropped off at our Donation Center at 1465-B Opportunity Way in Menasha between the hours of 9:00am and 1:00pm Monday through Friday, and 6:00pm-7:45pm Monday evenings. Please follow the "Donate Here" signs for drop-off.


Please call 920-731-7834 or email info@communityclothescloset.org with any questions!


Thank you for your support! 

Agency: Community Clothes Closet

We are so grateful to our community for contributing to our mission of providing FREE clothing to all people in need!

This holiday season, our wish list items include:

Postage stamps1" masking tapeWaterproof winter gloves (all sizes)King and Queen sheet sets King and Queen comfortersChildren's winter clothing sizes 4T to 16

Items can be dropped off at our Donation Center at 1465-B Opportunity Way in Menasha between the hours of 9:00am and 1:00pm Monday through Friday, and 6:00pm-7:45pm Monday evenings. Please follow the "Donate Here" signs for drop-off.


Please call 920-731-7834 or email info@communityclothescloset.org with any questions!


Thank you for your support! 

Agency: Community Clothes Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54952

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family

The Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family program is a holiday giving program in which volunteers provide gifts, gift cards, or essential items for student families in our program. This is the first year we are running an Adopt-a-Family program, in response to increased student financial challenges this year. Participants will shop for gifts and drop off gifts at our office. Follow the link to participate: Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family Program

Agency: Fox Valley Literacy

The Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family program is a holiday giving program in which volunteers provide gifts, gift cards, or essential items for student families in our program. This is the first year we are running an Adopt-a-Family program, in response to increased student financial challenges this year. Participants will shop for gifts and drop off gifts at our office. Follow the link to participate: Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family Program

Agency: Fox Valley Literacy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 11, 2025

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Adopt A Family

Volunteer Services also offers a holiday opportunity to adopt a family for Christmas! Donors can select how many families to adopt and will receive a wish list to simplify shopping. All referred Health & Human Services clients are screened to confirm they aren’t receiving help from other sources. Donors can deliver gifts themselves or arrange for a Health & Human Services staff member to do so. For details, contact them at 920-832-5515 or hhsvolunteers@outagamie.org.

Agency: Outagamie County Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services also offers a holiday opportunity to adopt a family for Christmas! Donors can select how many families to adopt and will receive a wish list to simplify shopping. All referred Health & Human Services clients are screened to confirm they aren’t receiving help from other sources. Donors can deliver gifts themselves or arrange for a Health & Human Services staff member to do so. For details, contact them at 920-832-5515 or hhsvolunteers@outagamie.org.

Agency: Outagamie County Volunteer Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 15, 2025

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: No