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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bridgitt Zielke
January 15, 2016 (920) 526-3271
WADE HOUSE HELPS "BUNDLE UP" THOSE IN NEED THIS WINTER
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Wade House historic site in Greenbush participated in the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's "The Big Bundle Up" charity campaign that collects warm winter items for those in need across Wisconsin. From mid-November through Jan. 3, 2016, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac County residents dropped off new and gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing at Wade House.
During the seven-week collection period, Wade House accepted more than 280 items, which will all be used to help keep Wisconsin residents warm this winter. Coats, sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, and other warm clothing were collected.
Amidst the new and gently used donated items was a wonderful assemblage of hand-knit winter hats from Sharon Loh, a relative of the Wade family who owned and operated the Wade House. Ms. Loh spent
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| | Winter gear donated by Sharon Loh, Wade family member, to The Big Bundle Up charity drive. |
hours knitting the brightly colored hats for the charity campaign. The hand-knit hats were delivered with a note that stated: "Since the Wade House is a part of the Big Bundle Up program, I thought there should be something from a member of the Wade family. As long as the Wade House is involved, I'll try to send something each year."
All winter gear donated at Wade House has been given to Safe Harbor and Bridgeway House in Sheboygan and Solutions Center and Support Services in Fond du Lac.
Wade House historic site is one of 12 Wisconsin Historical Society historic sites and museums. For more information, please call 920-526-3271 or visit www.wadehouse.org
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