Milwaukee/ Community & Society
Published on November 14, 2018
Top 3 charity events in Milwaukee this week

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Looking to make a difference this week?

From helping first responders to a bloody mary food drive, there are plenty of ways to support good causes coming up in Milwaukee this week. Read on for a rundown.

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Wills for Heroes – Milwaukee Fire Department

Give back to Milwaukee's first responders and volunteer with Wills for Heroes. This Saturday, volunteers are needed for a special estate planning clinic.

The clinic still needs the following: estate planning specialists to help review documents with first responders, notaries to notarize signatures and a few witnesses to observe the signing of documents.

When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Union Hall, 5625 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Price: Free
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Chili Weather Coat Drive

Gather friends this Saturday, donate your winter coats and get free chili and bier. All proceeds benefit the Sojourner Family Peace Center.

Plus, enjoy special offers from the center's partners, which include BelAir Cantina, Stone Creek Coffee and Salon Nova & Lash Boutique.

When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Cafe Hollander, 2608 N. Downer Ave.
Price: Free
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Milwaukee's Largest Bloody Mary Party and Food Drive

This Sunday, donate food and raise money for the Hunger Task Force, with a portion of proceeds from bloody mary sales going to the nonprofit. For every three non-perishable goods you donate, you'll get a free raffle ticket. Raffle winners will be announced every hour.  

When: Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Where: Great Lakes Distillery, 616 W. Virginia St.
Price: Free
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