Walworth County Alliance For Children’s second annual event garners support from volunteers and community
By Kellen Olshefski
Editor
In only its second year, the Walworth County Alliance for Children’s Safety Fair has seen a great deal of success, with the community showing up in groves not only to enjoy the days activities and events, but also to lend a helping hand.
Walworth County Alliance for Children Board of Directors President Sandra Wagie-Troemel said the event, held last weekend outside the alliance’s Tree House Child and Family Center at W4063 Highway NN, Elkhorn, “went really well,” with about 500 people coming through over the course of the day and around 200 volunteers.
“So, yeah, for our second one, we’re pretty happy with it,” she said.
Despite being asked about donations, Wagie-Troemel said Saturday was not a fundraiser, just a free day, a day to give back to the community.
“This is strictly part of our mission to give back and making families safe in our community,” she said.
Wagie-Troemel said volunteers came from numerous groups around the county, including both Mercy and Aurora healthcare providers, Walworth County Health and Human Services and the School of Rock in Williams Bay, just to name a few.
For the full story, see the Sept. 24 edition of the Elkhorn Independent.
