Mission
We Care Eau Claire exists as a diverse community of believers and friends with the common goal of supporting and encouraging the global family – students, families, and employees – of the Eau Claire Area School district.
Vision
Our vision is to share the love of Jesus by equipping families with all they need to help their kids be successful as they return to school in the fall. In addition, we seek to establish relationships that support and encourage educators and staff throughout the school year.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This event is designed for families in need of school supplies within the Eau Claire Area School District. Families are asked to come to the Phoenix Park farmer's market pavilion and wait in line for a backpack filled with the required ECASD school supplies for each child's grade level.
Feed My People will be present and suppling families with groceries at the event. Goodwill has provided a $10 coupon for clothing and supplies from their stores. The Eau Claire Public Library is providing books for each child. Other community groups and resources will be helping to make sure that families feel supported.
COVID-19 Protocols
If you are vaccinated, masks aren't required. If you aren't vaccinated, please follow CDC and Eau Claire County guidelines. Please maintain social distancing as best as possible. Hand sanitizer will be available.
OUR GOALS
How will you help us reach them?
900 CHILDREN
This is the 3rd event that is being promoted for the entire school district. We don't know how many children will come, but we have to start somewhere. If there are more, we will find them help!
500 VOLUNTEERS
There are so many ways that you can help! It is going to be so great to see people from all churches and backgrounds coming together to help the families in Eau Claire!
HOW CAN YOU SERVE?
Find a way that you can support families in Eau Claire. How are you going to serve others at this event?
DONATE BACKPACKS
We are looking for brand new backpacks this year. It has been challenging to find enough donated supplies to fill the backpacks. We are trying something new this year and asking the community to donate brand new, good quality backpacks. We will then use the financial donations to fill the backpacks with the appropriate school supplies.
All backpacks can be brought to participating churches. During the week of August 8-12th, all backpacks will be brought to...
Bethesda Lutheran Church: (Elementary)
Address: 123 W. Hamilton Ave.
Renew Church: (Middle & High School)
Address: 416 Niagara St.
DONATE MONEY
All monetary donations can be given directly to a participating church.
Otherwise, donations can be made to the ECASD Closet Fund - Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation
CASH:
Cash can be dropped off at the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) Admin Building at 500 Main Street. Be sure to include the full name and contact information of the donor and the total amount of the cash donation. Please be sure to ask for a receipt.
CHECKS:
Checks can be made payable to "ECPSF" and in the memo note "We Care Eau Claire". Checks can be mailed or dropped off at the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) Admin Building at 500 Main Street. Be sure to include donor's contact information.
PACK BACKPACKS BEFORE THE EVENT
Please sign up to help us pack the backpacks with school supplies for each grade level.
Join us at...
Bethesda Lutheran Church: (Elementary)
August 16 - Setup/Unpacking - 1pm-4pm
August 17 - Packing 1pm-4pm, 6pm-8pm
August 18 - Packing 1pm-4pm
August 19 - Packing/Cleanup 10am-1pm
Address: 123 W. Hamilton Ave.
Renew Church: (Middle & High School)
Monday Aug 15 - Setup/Unpacking 8am-11am
Tuesday Aug 16 - 8am-10am Packing; 10am-noon packing
Wednesday Aug 17 - 8am-10am Packing; 10am-noon packing
Thursday Aug 18 - Cleanup/Load Trailer 9am-11am
Address: 416 Niagara St.
VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
We have many volunteer positions that will be needed. We have needs to fill before, during, and after the event! Want more information on volunteer positions?
PROMOTE THE EVENT
Help us promote this event with other churches and community groups! Can you share these images on social media and help us reach out to grow our impact?