Lions Club
WILLMAR — The Willmar Lions Club with have a drive-by donation event from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Cub Foods in Willmar to collect cash and/or food donations for the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf.
Humane Society
WILLMAR — The 15th annual Save Our Tails fundraiser will be an online auction beginning Feb. 18 and running through Feb. 26 to raise money for the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties. Go to the website www.ziemerauctions.com and then click "auctions." You can then start the bidding to help the Humane Society help the animals.
UCAP launches crisis line
WILLMAR — United Community Action Partnership announces a new 24/7 crisis line for people experiencing homelessness. The crisis line will operate outside of regular business hours and will be solely dedicated to helping people find emergency shelter.
Anyone in need of shelter should first call their local UCAP office during regular hours. Outside of business hours, those in need should call the crisis line. Those in Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, and Redwood Counties should dial 320-587-5244, extension 12. Screening questions will be asked to determine eligibility and coordinate appropriate shelter and other services as needed.
Habitat for Humanity
WILLMAR — Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota ReStore accepts donations of building materials, large appliances, furniture and more. All donations must be approved by staff before acceptance. Donations can be brought to 2424 First Street South in Willmar between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, contact 320-235-9000 or www.habitatwcm.org .
