Candy + Potter are getting ready to spread a little holiday cheer to those in need - 'tis the season! Thank You for nominating someone in need.
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We would love to help everyone who enters but space is limited, if you are selected to be a "Secret Santa" you will be contacted by the Q106 promotions department.
For more information about donating to Adopt-A-Family, please contact Casey Wachniak (608-250-2245)
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf
To apply call or visit your local department of social services in the county where you live and ask for an application package.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ofa/
WHEAP is a federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs.
http://www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov/
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/
Here is a listing of food pantries in the area.
http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx?state=WI
Tari and her family - Click Here.
The following is list of resources if you (or someone you know) are in need of assistance.
(Please, understand due to security and safety concerns, the names of the families will not be released until they are visited by Candy & Potter.)
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a worldwide organization committed to serving people, changing one life at a time. From single parents needing help to dedicated volunteers seeking meaningful outlets for service to philanthropists and charitable foundations wanting to contribute to their community. Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program Adopt-A-Family is a program in which private donors are matched with a local family in need of assistance during the holidays. The donor is given information about the family's specific needs and then shops for presents for them.For more information about donating to Adopt-A-Family, please contact Casey Wachniak (608-250-2245)
TA- Temporary Assistance
To apply call or visit your local department of social services in the county where you live and ask for an application package.http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ofa/
Wisconsin Works (W-2) Program
General Information:
(608) 266-6886
State Office:
Department of Children and Families
201 E. Washington Avenue 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 8916
Madison, WI 53707-7935
(608) 267-3905
WHEAP- Home Energy Assistance Program
WHEAP is a federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. http://www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov/
WIC- Women, Infants, Children
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/
Food Pantries
Here is a listing of food pantries in the area.http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx?state=WI
Hear the stories from the 2012 Secret Santa Project here -
