BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.8//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:759@kicmke.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T120000 DTSTAMP:20261001T041048Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/warm-hands-warm-hearts-winter-kit-pack-stone -soup-project-waukesha-mutual-aid-network-october-2026/ SUMMARY:Warm Hands\, Warm Hearts: Winter Kit Pack DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nChildren will pack winter kit packs for individu als in the Waukesha Community who are facing homelessness. The completed k its will be distributed through the Stone Soup Project at one of their din ner services or through Waukesha Mutual Aid Network’s Community Food Sha re.\nActivities\nWe will begin with an interactive story time and songs. D uring this time\, we will read an age-appropriate book that introduces the topic of homelessness and helps children understand the experiences of in dividuals facing housing insecurity.\n\nNext\, participants will decorate inspirational notecards to include in the winter kits. These cards will co ntain encouraging messages meant to uplift individuals who receive the kit s. Afterward\, we will work together in an assembly line to pack bags with hats\, mittens\, blankets\, socks\, and hand and feet warmers. These kits will be distributed to individuals during dinner service at the Stone Sou p Project or at Waukesha Mutual Aid Network’s Community Food Share\, sup porting community members experiencing homelessness.\nImpact\nParticipatin g in this service activity helps volunteers better understand the challeng es faced by individuals experiencing homelessness while also showing how s mall acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.\n\nWorking togethe r to prepare the kits for distribution through the Stone Soup Project and Waukesha Mutual Aid Network reinforces the importance of community support \, compassion\, and teamwork.\nWhen &\; Where\nFriday\, October 30 from 10 a.m.-Noon\n\nLittle Sprouts Cafe + Play\n\n4606 N Wilson Dr.\n\nShorew ood\, WI 53211\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: 26 participant s\nAges: All ages welcome!\nCost: Free\nMaterials: If you are able to brin g any gently used or new hats\, gloves\, scarves\, and blankets\, that wou ld be greatly appreciated! If you bring used items\, please launder these items prior to the event. Otherwise\, you can purchase items from the Amaz on List if you would like.\nQuestions: If you have any questions\, please contact brianna@kicmke.org.\nCancellations: We count on our registered vol unteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we understand illne ss and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email brianna@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nT he Stone Soup Project (SSP) is a community-based meal program in Waukesha\ , Wisconsin\, dedicated to ensuring that no neighbor goes hungry. What beg an as one person delivering meals to individuals in need has grown into a collaborative effort that provides hot\, home-style meals to anyone who is hungry. Meals are served three days a week—Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Th ursday at 4:00 p.m.—from a central distribution site at 409 E. Main Stre et. The program is powered by volunteers and community donations\, bringin g people together in the spirit of shared responsibility and compassion. L earn more about the Stone Soup Project.\n\nWaukesha Mutual Aid Network (WM AN) is a growing collective of local community members. Their mission is t o work together to meet the needs of the community through shared resource s\, education\, skills\, and support. WMAN hosts monthly community food sh ares which is “bring what you can\, take what you need” which helps br eak down any barriers for individuals in need and gives them direct access to food and hygiene items. Learn more about Waukesha Mutual Aid Network.\ nYoung Changemakers' Week\nThis project is just one of the events in Young Changemakers’ Week. This week includes a variety of service opportuniti es that are designed to ignite a passion for service in our youngest commu nity members (ages newborn to kindergarten).\nJoin us for a week focused o n our littlest helping hands! And\, invite a friend to join you!\n\nLEARN MORE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kicmke.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Wi nter-Kit-Packs-2.png CATEGORIES:Housing Insecurity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR