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Rebuilding Together Focuses on Safe, Healthy Housing
By Jan Sommerfeld RSVP director Rebuilding Together Fox Valley is a small nonprofit with a big mission – rebuilding lives. The organization revitalizes
Income Tax Becomes Family Affair for one RSVP Volunteer
By Jan Sommerfeld RSVP director Preparing taxes is not only fun for Jan Immekus, it’s a family tradition. “I enjoy doing taxes,”
Avid Bicyclist Finds Time to Knit & Crochet for Community
By Rosemarie Dick Program assistant Donna Wittmann is one of those volunteers who loves to keep busy. During the colder months, with our wicked Wisconsin
The Salvation Army: 155 Years of Service
By Jeff Zdrale When you hear the words, Salvation Army, what do you think of? If it’s a few people in maroon uniforms playing a
A Day Reserved to ‘Make a Difference’
By Jeff Zdrale For some people, Make a Difference Day may be something new. But it’s been around for almost 30 years. The USA Weekend
Riverview Gardens Grows More than Vegetables
By Jeff Zdrale If you would have asked me what Riverview Gardens (RG) grows, I would have confidently said, “Why vegetables, of course.” But according
Extensive Habitat Programs Improve our Community, Thanks to Committed Volunteers
By Jeff Zdrale The most important thing I learned when speaking with Jodi Isom, volunteer services director for the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for
RSVP Volunteers Serve Those in Need During Extraordinary Times
By Jeff Zdrale Donna and Bob Stanek are quite healthy and they intend to stay that way. Their approach to keeping themselves on top of the COVID virus
Volunteering During a Pandemic
By Jeff Zdrale Since the “stay at home” order, I’ve stopped taking afternoon naps. It’s odd. You’d think that, with all this open time at home, I’d be
