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  1. Make a Financial Donation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. <\/i>Organize a Fundraiser.<\/em>\u00a0Bake sales. Penny wars. Jeans Day at the office. Benefit concerts. The options are as endless as the fun. Let us know what you have in mind\u2026 Maybe we can help.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
  3. Hold a Collection Drive for\/or Donate Items From Our Holiday Wish List<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. Help Us Raise Awareness<\/em>.\u00a0Invite us to share our story with your service organization, community group, place of worship, or business. “Like” Project 16:49 on Facebook<\/a>, and ask your friends to do the sam<\/li>\n
  5. Host a Friend-Raiser Party<\/em>. Introduce us to your friends. Get your friends together to learn more about Project 16:49 and how they can support our efforts, too. Contact us for ideas and to schedule someone to attend.<\/li>\n
  6. Open Your Heart and Home<\/em>.\u00a0Become a Safe Families for Children<\/a> host home for a teen without one. For more information, visit www.safe-families.org<\/a>, or contact Nicole Zorn<\/a> or (262) 686-3081.<\/li>\n
  7. Become a Mentor.\u00a0<\/em>A little time can make a big difference in a child\u2019s life. Apply to be a Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/a> “Big” at www.bbbs4kids.org<\/a> or call (608) 362-8223.<\/li>\n
  8. Volunteer at Your Local Shelter<\/em>.\u00a0Shelters rely on the support of volunteers. Contact the\u00a0House of Mercy<\/a>, (608) 754-0045.<\/li>\n
  9. Support Your Local School District\u2019s Homeless Liaisons<\/em>.\u00a0Help meet the basic and academic needs of all homeless students.\u00a0In Beloit, contact Robin Stuht<\/a> at\u00a0(608) 361-3364.\u00a0In Janesville, or for contact information in other Rock County communities,\u00a0contact Carrie Kulinski<\/a> at (608) 751-7779.<\/li>\n
  10. Challenge Stereotypes about the Homeless<\/em>.\u00a040% of the homeless are children. Learn more about the homelessness issue and become an advocate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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