Wade House historic site in Greenbush invites residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing items as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's "The Big Bundle Up" charity campaign. "The Big Bundle Up" is a statewide collection program running now through Jan. 3, 2016.
This is the fifth year of the program. To date, the program has collected more than 49,300 warm winter items to help warm up families
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in need. In addition to Wade House, other collection sites are located throughout the state. Visit TravelWisconsin.com for a full listing of donation sites.
With the spirit of the holiday season upon us, donating winter items is the perfect way to give back. A donation box will be located in the new Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum for donors to drop off warm clothing items. All items donated at this location will be given to Safe Harbor and Bridgeway House in Sheboygan and Solutions Center and Support Services in Fond du Lac.
For more information about Wade House's participation in "The Big Bundle Up," contact Bridgitt Zielke, manager - marketing, public programs and event services, at 920-526-3271 or via email at bridgitt.zielke@wisconsinhistory.org.
WHO: Wade House historic site
WHAT: Collecting coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing to donate to local charities this winter season.
WHEN: Now through Jan. 3, 2016
WHERE: New Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum
W7965 Highway 23, Greenbush, Wis.. 53026
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