Though Afghan refugees won’t be brought to Door or Kewaunee counties, there are still ways for you to help out according to Governor Tony Evers. With Afghan individuals and families staying at Wisconsin’s Fort McCoy, the Evers administration, through Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, are coordinating efforts to assist the refugees. Many of the refugees could not bring luggage or personal items, and a top priority is getting them clean, new clothing and footwear.

More places to donate are expected to open up around the state in the coming weeks, but for now, you can donate through the Catholic Charities of La Crosse by shopping online at this link. Businesses and other groups with large quantities of new clothing or footwear to donate can do so by using this online form. [link] You can stay tuned to the Department of Children and Families website as more donation organizations are identified. Evers said Wisconsinites have a proud tradition of rolling up our sleeves to help our neighbors when times are tough.