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The kids get all the things they need that keep their minds focused on their school work and their learning. They don’t have to worry about food, clothes, all those other things.

TAMMY RUD

– partnership coordinator at Roosevelt Elementary, discussing the impact of the 50 pairs of shoes that were donated from the community. (WQOW News 18, Sept. 28)

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Got Nuts? Wow have you all sure shown up for us regarding bringing in your acorns and other tree nuts! We are overwhelmingly grateful and our wild ones are too!

Chippewa valley wildlife rehabilitation

–expressing appreciation for those who have donated to the nonprofit’s annual nut collection, ahead of Squirrel Awareness Month in October (Facebook post, Sept. 21)

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The Eau Claire Sheriff’s Office is receiving $350,000 for community drug disposal programs, programs to keep people with an opioid use disorder out of jail, and to train staff on medication-assisted treatment for an opioid use disorder.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

–on grants to law enforcement to support work addressing the opioid epidemic. (Media release, Sept. 21)