Hey, hands get cold. We who have been in Wisconsin have seen it all when the weather is concerned. Cold, wet and rain in the summer and fluke heat waves in the winter all come and go here.
But most of us are prepared for what the bitter weather we can see this winter. Others who may be struggling could use a little help.
Milwaukee Public Television will collect hats, scarves and gloves from Oct. 7 to 25 as part of the station’s sixth annual "Mittens & More" community service event.
The project is seeking donations of new mittens and other items from individuals knitting groups, schools and service organizations to help families in need. The greatest need is for children’s sizes.
Last year, the effort gathered 4,150 items that were distributed to 36 selected agencies and schools in the area. Teachers and service providers were able to give mittens and other warm-weather items to children and families that didn’t have them.
Drop-off sites will be available beginning Oct. 7. For more information, go to mptv.org or call (414) 297-7514 or (414) 297-7520.
MATC Campus-Downtown
1036 N. 8th St., Milwaukee
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Drop-off box located in C-Building, 4th Floor
(Donations also can be mailed to this address.)
MPTV Auction Offices
12560 Townsend St., Brookfield
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drop-off box located inside the main entrance
MATC North Campus
5555 W. Highland Rd., Mequon
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. & Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Drop-off box located inside Door #1 near Administration Office and Information Desk
MATC South Campus
6665 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Drop-off box located inside main entrance at top of the stairs
MATC West Campus
1200 S. 71st St., West Allis
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. & Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Drop-off box located at Room 101 – Switchboard/Information Desk
Copacetic
409 Main St., Racine
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Drop-off box located inside store
Copacetic
259 W. Main St., Waukesha
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Drop-off box located inside store
The Country Springs Hotel
2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee
Drop-off box located inside water park
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