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Hundreds of volunteers are helping Ringle, Wisconsin, recover after an EF-3 tornado tore through the community last week. Many helpers are local residents giving back to the place they call home.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Wisconsin are fixing homes for free through May 30, painting garages, building ramps, and clearing debris for families in need. The Brush with Kindness program has expanded from Portage to Baraboo this year, with 15 projects underway and more volunteers needed.
For over four decades, citizen scientists across Wisconsin have spent their spring and summer nights listening to frogs and toads, helping track 12 species and uncovering surprising population trends. These "froggers" have now logged over 12,300 nights monitoring wetlands statewide.
A new foster-based animal rescue in Wisconsin just launched and needs volunteers to help 16 rescued pets find loving families. New Chapter Animal Rescue is already receiving requests and building a network of compassionate supporters.
When domestic violence survivors call for help after hours, trained volunteers are their lifeline. Now a Wisconsin center that saw 117 crisis calls in 2025 needs more people to answer when it matters most. ##
When domestic violence victims need help after hours, volunteers in Chippewa Falls step up to answer crisis calls that can mean the difference between life and death. The Family Support Center is training more advocates after high-risk cases jumped 5% in 2025.
Volunteers in western Wisconsin spent Wednesday night counting every person experiencing homelessness, and the data they gathered is already creating real solutions. Their last count revealed gaps that led to a new daytime resource center opening its doors.