October 31

"Girl Neighborhood Power" (a YWCA program to empower girls) is holding the "Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat" food drive. They are seeking people’s help to collect food for area pantries. These can be dropped off at various sites in Madison. To help contact Meme Kintner at 255-3295.

The Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Incorporated (CAC) and United Way of Dane County are addressing community hunger. They are giving out Thanksgiving Baskets which provide a nutritious holiday meal to households who need assistance. Call 246-4730 Extension 206 to help with donations. To receive a basket call 246-HELP or 246-4357.

Many Madison Seniors are not able to keep their lawns trim and tidy themselves. The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults Home Chore Volunteer Program is looking for people to help do this on either a one-time or on-going basis. Volunteers are asked to call 243-5252 and ask for Nicole.

The Community Law Project provides free legal services to low-income Dane County residents. They can provide legal assistance in landlord and tenant disputes, public benefit, or un-paid wages disputes. They are at 2300 South Park Street. Call 260-8221 for details.

Mothers United For Moral Support is an international support and matching organization for families and other caregivers of children with rare disorders or special needs. Call Julie Gordon at 1-920-336-5333 for details on getting or giving help.

The Women and Infant Children (WIC) Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services for women and small children with nutritional needs. For details call 267-1111.