For those wanting to help brighten the holiday season for people in the local community, six downtown Whitewater businesses are set to collect donations for their favorite charities.
Dales Bootery, Frame Dog, GMA Printing, Hamilton House, Studio 84 and Quiet Hut Sports will accept donations for Bethel House of Whitewater, the Whitewater Food Pantry and the Holiday Care Program of Walworth County next week Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16.
“We are happy to provide these locations as a conduit for people who wish to help out but don’t know where to help. One hundred percent of these donations will reach people who need help with food, kitchen supplies, art supplies and warm winter accessories,” Downtown Whitewater Board President and Quiet Hut Owner Dave Saalsaa said.
The wish list
Following is a list of the businesses, the items they are collecting and the charity of their choice:
• Dales Bootery, 155 W. Main St., will collect kitchen and cooking items, pots and pans, and kitchen utensils for Bethel House of Whitewater.
• Frame Dog, 145 W. Main St., will collect non-perishable food donations for the Whitewater Food Pantry.
• GMA Printing, 136 W. Main St., will collect non-perishable food donations for the Whitewater Food Pantry.
• Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast, 328 W. Main St., will also collect kitchen and cooking items, pots and pans, and kitchen utensils for Bethel House of Whitewater.
• Studio 84, 121 West Center St., will collect new art supplies for kids (paint sets, art paper, crayons and scissors – no coloring books please) for the Holiday Care Program of Walworth County.
• Quiet Hut Sports, 186 W. Main St., will collect winter gloves, hats and scarves for kids of any age for the Holiday Care Program of Walworth County.
Individuals wishing to donate to the cause are invited to do so Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16.
