Wednesday, August 24, 2011

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

Community Literacy is a Literacy Network English as a Second Language program designed to tutor adult learners one-on-one in a classroom setting where childcare and additional tutor support are available. No experience or foreign language skills are required! Childcare for both tutors and learners is also available. For details contact Shawn at (608) 244-3911 or volunteer@litnetwork.org.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.