“We didn’t know where to turn.”

Last winter, a mother named Maria walked into one of our partner food pantries holding her two young children by the hand. Her hours at work had been cut. The rent was due. And she hadn’t been able to afford groceries in over a week.

She told us, “I kept trying to stay strong for my kids. But I didn’t know what else to do.”

Because of supporters like you, Maria didn’t have to face that moment alone.

We connected her with healthy food through her local pantry. Her children received warm winter gear through our Winter Glow events. Our Housing team helped her navigate resources, and she later met with a Financial Empowerment Center counselor who worked with her to rebuild her budget, repair her credit, and regain stability.

Today, Maria and her kids are in a better place.
Your generosity made that possible.

Every Gift Touches a Real Family

Maria’s story is just one of many. Every week, CAC is meeting with parents, older adults, veterans, and neighbors who are doing everything they can—but rising costs, sudden job loss, or unexpected challenges make it hard to stay afloat.

Your support fuels programs that change lives:

Food Security: Fresh, nutritious food delivered to local pantries; Double Dollars for affordable produce at farmers markets; Stockbox meals for low-income seniors.
Housing Stability: Security deposits, case management, and support for families who are facing eviction or currently homelessness.
Financial Empowerment: Free, one-on-one counseling to manage debt, build credit, and plan for a stable future.

These aren’t just programs—they are lifelines.

On Giving Tuesday, You Can Be the Reason Someone Feels Hope Again

When you donate to CAC today, you help a parent fill their fridge.
You help a senior stretch their fixed income.
You help a family stay in their home.
You help someone take their next step forward—stronger, steadier, and not alone.

Your gift doesn’t just support a service.
It supports a person. A story. A future.

Thank you for giving generously and helping our neighbors live better lives.

Giving Tuesday 2025

By Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin

Giving Tuesday 2025

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