Giving Back In Hudson: Local Causes To Support This Season

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Hudson area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.

Bridge For Community Life

Bridge for Community Life offers life skills training, employment services and social programs for youth and adults with disabilities in the St. Croix River Valley. The organization relies on volunteers to help with seasonal events, day programs and building and artistic projects. Community members can also make a monetary donation to support Bridge’s initiatives.
Learn more: bridgecl.org

Hudson Area Backpack & Food Program

The Hudson Area Backpack & Food Program supports students, families and individuals in St. Croix County who are experiencing food insecurity by providing essential food and daily living items. You can get involved by helping pack and deliver backpacks, hosting snack drives, sponsoring special meal kits or making a monetary donation. You can also sponsor a food distribution, organize a group to host a special event with a coordinated food drive or volunteer with your group at a drive-thru food distribution event.
Learn more: hudsonbackpack.com

St. Croix Valley Food Bank

The St. Croix Valley Food Bank supplies free and low-cost food to food shelves, backpack programs, food pantries and other hunger relief partners in the St. Croix Valley. The organization’s goal is to distribute over 5 million pounds of food in 2024 and needs community donations and support to do it. Volunteer opportunities are available in various roles, including packing and distributing food at Mobile Pop-Up Pantries, filling orders and supporting administrative duties.
Learn more: stcroixvalleyfoodbank.org

Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks

The Friends of Willow River & Kinnickinnic State Parks works with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to enhance park programs and projects, including recreation, education and conservation efforts. This organization provides year-round educational programs and supports trail development and park maintenance. Volunteers are needed to help with park cleanup, trail maintenance, educational program assistance, nature class support, nature center hosting and camp hosting.
Learn more: willowkinnifriends.org

Operation Help

Operation HELP serves residents of St. Croix County and nearby areas by providing essential support to maintain stable living conditions, emotional well-being and personal dignity during temporary financial hardships. They offer multiple ways to get involved, including cash donations—where over 95% of contributions directly aid clients—and donations of new underwear, socks, gloves, toiletries, diapers and other essentials. Operation HELP also engages volunteers to staff the Resource Center, assist with their Christmas Campaign and serve on committees.
Learn more: operationhelpstcroix.org

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