Give Back
Perhaps more than any other time of year, during the holidays we turn our attention to others less fortunate and look for ways to give back. In the listings on this page, you’ll find ways to help in your community, whether it be a donation of money or time.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
- Activity:
- Volunteers are needed to help man the famous Red Kettles throughout Wausau. Giving just two hours at a Kettle site, you can raise $200 and change the lives of many in your community. With that $200, we provide housing, food, and support to approximately eight families in need. Most people are familiar with our Red Kettles and hear those bells ringing at locations throughout Wausau. New! Electronic/touchless device-pay options are available!
- Details:
- The Salvation Army rings bells at 17 different locations in the Wausau, Rothschild, Schofield, Rib Mountain, Mosinee, and Weston areas. We ring bells Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. We do not ring on Sundays or Thanksgiving Day.
- Sign Up:
- Visit www.registertoring.com Sign in or create a login for you, your family, or company. (Remember to write down your username and password.) Choose your location, dates, and times you want to ring. Show up at the location on the day you signed up for. Have some fun and feel good that you helped community members in need! If you need further assistance please feel free to contact Colleen on the Christmas phone @ 715-370-3431 or email: colleen.hilber@usc.salvationarmy.org
Salvation Army Toy Shop
- Activity:
- Personal Toy Shopper & Toy Shop Clean-up
- Details:
- Opportunities in this category are for volunteers who want to help with Christmas activities that include registering families for Christmas assistance, Toy Shop set-up, and distribution of Christmas gifts. Volunteers simply fill out a short application and choose from available shifts that fit into your schedule. Each shift has a limited number of people that can sign up.
- Sign Up:
- Groups are urged and encouraged to sign up. One person can sign up the group. After signing up a group, please email Colleen.hilber@usc.salvationarmy.org, with the number of people in the group so that we can keep track of the number of people signed up.
*Please, we ask that no one under the age of 16 helps as a volunteer in these activities without prior approval. We ask this due to the sensitivity of the program and protecting the privacy of the families that need assistance.
Holiday Recipes
Plan your celebration meals from start to finish with ideas for appetizers, main and side dishes and desserts. For gift giving and snacking recipes check out the treats section.
Holiday Events
Your source for everything that’s happening locally this Holiday Season!