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Founded in 1990, Lake Country Caring ("LCC") originally operated out of the basements of Waukesha County residents. In 1995 it moved to a converted home in Delafield, Wisconsin. In 2006, it moved to its current location in Hartland. The facility is open to clients three days per week to provide clothing, toys, and various household items free of charge to anyone in need.
To participate in the program, individuals register with LCC and renew every six (6) months. As of 2009, there were approximately 1400 families registered. Clients are allowed two (2) visits per month and must live in Waukesha, Washington, Dodge or Jefferson counties. Only one large piece/set of funiture per month per family. LCC does NOT reserve furniture over the phone.
To register, clients MUST show a valid US drivers liscense or US Photo I.D. and bring in one piece of US Postal Service mail --- less than sixty (60) days from postmark, addressed to recipient to verify current address. **No cell-phones are allowed in the building.**
The facility is open to registered clients at the following times:
Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Volunteers work Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and Monday & Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The organization's inventory is provided solely through donations from individuals and businesses. Cash donations help to cover the cost of utilities and maintenance. The items below are available at the facility and are always welcomed from contributors.
Donations may be dropped off at the facility from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. All financial donations may be sent to LCC's P.O. Box, address. Make checks payable to Lake Country Caring. LCC is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. Donations accepted 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Volunteers pick up, deliver and sort items, write thank you notes, and staff the facility during operating hours. LCC can accommodate any willing volunteer's preference - working with people, not working with people, working directly at LCC, working at home, on the road etc. Current clients cannot be volunteers. There are currently more than 200 volunteers supporting the facility. If you would like to volunteer or simply learn more about the program, stop by the facility during operating hours, call us at 262-367-6670, or call our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary at 262-367-6719. Groups wanting to do group projects must make arrangements at least two (2) months in advance and will be assigned as the needs arise. |