BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//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:20260930T221243Z 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 with SSP and WMAN DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nChildren will pack winter kit packs for individu als in the Waukesha Community who are facing homelessness.\nThey will rece ive these kits through the Stone Soup Project at one of their dinner servi ces or at\nWaukesha Mutual Aid Network’s Community Food Share.\nActiviti es\nWe will begin with an interactive story time and songs. During this ti me\, we will read an age-appropriate book that introduces the topic of hom elessness and helps children understand the experiences of individuals fac ing housing insecurity.\n\nNext\, participants will decorate inspirational notecards to include in the winter kits. These cards will contain encoura ging messages meant to uplift individuals who receive the kits. Afterward\ , we will work together in an assembly line to pack bags with hats\, mitte ns\, blankets\, socks\, and hand and feet warmers. These kits will be dist ributed to individuals during dinner service at the Stone Soup Project or at Waukesha Mutual Aid Network’s Community Food Share\, supporting commu nity members experiencing homelessness.\nImpact\nParticipating in this ser vice activity helps volunteers better understand the challenges faced by i ndividuals experiencing homelessness while also showing how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.\n\nWorking together to prepare the kits for distribution through the Stone Soup Project and Waukesha Mutu al 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\nShorewood\, WI 5321 1\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: 26 participants\nAges: All ages welcome!\nCost: Free\nMaterials: If you are able to bring any gently used or new hats\, gloves\, scarves\, and blankets\, that would be greatly appreciated! If you bring used items\, please launder these items prior t o the event. Otherwise\, you can purchase items from the Amazon List if yo u would like.\nQuestions: If you have any questions\, please contact erin@ kicmke.org.\nCancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we understand illness and emergenci es do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email erin@kicm ke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nThe Stone Soup Proje ct (SSP) is a community-based meal program in Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, dedic ated to ensuring that no neighbor goes hungry. What began as one person de livering meals to individuals in need has grown into a collaborative effor t that provides hot\, home-style meals to anyone who is hungry. Meals are served three days a week—Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. —from a central distribution site at 409 E. Main Street. The program is powered by volunteers and community donations\, bringing people together i n the spirit of shared responsibility and compassion. Learn more about the Stone Soup Project.\n\nWaukesha Mutual Aid Network (WMAN) is a growing co llective of local community members. Their mission is to work together to meet the needs of the community through shared resources\, education\, ski lls\, and support. WMAN hosts monthly community food shares which is “br ing what you can\, take what you need” which helps break down any barrie rs for individuals in need and gives them direct access to food and hygien e items. Learn more about Waukesha Mutual Aid Network.\nYoung Changemakers ' Week\nThis project is just one of the events in Young Changemakers’ We ek. This week includes a variety of service opportunities that are designe d to ignite a passion for service in our youngest community members (ages newborn to kindergarten).\nJoin us for a week focused on our littlest help ing hands! And\, invite a friend to join you!\n\nLEARN MORE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kicmke.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Co oking-for-Good.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