Not sure how you can help? Here’s one creative way
that some ex-locals do:
Bob and Cathy spent many happy years living in
Germantown. A few years ago, they retired and moved to their new home in
central Wisconsin, but they never forgot their roots and they keep on giving
back.
All summer long they frequent the local rummage
sales on a mission to find the most beautiful clothes (mostly jackets, boots,
and snow pants) to donate to Our Kids’ Closet.
They purchase all of this with their own money, always looking for the
best clothes at the best price. But they’ve also found that if they ask, a few
sellers generously offer to donate some of the items for this worthy cause. When
the boxes and truck are full we meet up to unload their stuffed SUV and load up
ours.
They’ve found their own way to give back, and it’s
a great example of a generous heart that makes us smile and appreciate the
goodness in others. Our Kids’ Closet
would like to applaud Bob and Cathy for their efforts. They don’t want the
recognition, so we’re keeping their names to ourselves. But their donations are
keeping lots of kids warm and comfortable.
Creative efforts like this – small and large - are
what keep us on track to keep helping the families that shop at Our Kids’
Closet. This is just one approach that’s making a real difference in people’s lives.
If you have other creative ideas on how to help, drop us a line and let us
know.
