RACINE — For eight years, Racine Revitalization Partnership has worked quietly in the background to increase housing options for people with housing challenges. Just recently, the non-profit offered tours of the house they rehabbed and intend to use for the survivors of domestic abuse. Kathy Snyder, the executive director of the organization, led the tours. […]
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Blank-Fest Wisconsin warms up Racine: 225 blankets collected among thousands of dollars and items
RACINE — Donation totals for the 17th annual Blank-Fest Wisconsin have been tallied up. The collection event, which is a benefit for multiple area homeless assistance organizations, saw one of its best years yet, according to organizers. Ron Purtee and JJ McAuliffe – Submitted photo Heading up the event is the owner of McAuliffe’s Pub, […]
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5 places collecting donations this holiday season in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY — It’s the season of giving. Around Racine County, there are plenty of community members who are in need this holiday season and organizations accepting donations for this very purpose. Choosing which organizations and people to support can be difficult when there are so many worthy causes to give to. In Racine County, […]
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2023 Gift Guide: Shop local this holiday season
Tis’ the season to shop! Racine County Eye has rallied a handful of businesses in the 2023 Gift Guide to explore this holiday season. Turn to local businesses whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or perhaps, are just looking to buy someone a special gift. By supporting locally owned and operated establishments in Racine County, […]
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Giving Tuesday 2023: Local nonprofits need your help
The Racine County Eye is delighted to feature 20 nonprofits in this year’s Giving Tuesday 2023 guide. The featured local nonprofits are looking to the community for support on Giving Tuesday 2023. With the joyous holiday season upon us, we are committed to supporting and empowering local nonprofits by providing them with a valuable opportunity […]
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The Eye on Resources: 10 nonprofits in honor of our 10-year anniversary
October is a special month for the Racine County Eye, and this year we want to make an astounding impact in our community as we celebrate 10 years as a business in Racine County. For the last decade, we have been striving to produce quality journalism that serves the Racine/Kenosha communities – our communities – […]
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HALO, Inc. says milk, jam donations encouraged
RACINE — The Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization, Inc. (HALO) is in need of milk, jam, jelly and other donations for residents at their shelter. Milk donations low Joey and a HALO resident collect much-needed donations from donors. – Recently, the center went nearly a week without milk. Joey Charo, who works for HALO, said that […]
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2023 Empty Bowls brings in almost 2K patrons, $13K before dinner shift
RACINE — The hearts of community members were full and bowls of soup were even fuller at the 2023 Empty Bowls fundraiser held at Festival Hall, 5 5th St., on March 6. The community fundraiser aims to fight hunger in the Racine County community by collecting a small admission fee in exchange for endless soup. […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Valerie Lyvers, Thoughts for Food, Empty Bowls
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 2. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed a new business and two upcoming local fundraisers with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. 1. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine The Racine Roundup kicked off the segment by talking […]
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Feast at Empty Bowls on March 6, proceeds help fight food insecurities
RACINE – The Empty Bowls Racine community fundraiser continues its efforts to help fight hunger in the Racine County community on March 6 at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. Since 1997, the annual event has brought in $375,000 in donations. This year’s event will benefit HALO Inc. and the Racine County Food Bank as a […]