09/18/2026
❤️ COMMUNITIES COMING TOGETHER TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS ❤️
When disaster strikes, it reminds us just how powerful a community can be when we come together.
On July 27, 2026, an EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, leaving more than 200 homes deemed uninhabitable. Thankfully, no loss of life or missing persons have been reported—but many families are facing the difficult reality of rebuilding their lives.
When we reached out to our friends at St. Vincent de Paul in Neenah, we asked a simple question:
“What do you need most?”
Our community answered.
Together, we were able to send three pallets of much-needed items, including:
👖 100 new pairs of men’s blue jeans
🩲 New bras and underwear
🧦 New socks
👖 Men’s slacks
🧥 New women’s winter clothing
📚 Children’s books
🎒 Backpacks
👜 Duffle bags
On Monday, September 14, we delivered these donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Neenah. We were met with such a warm welcome. They were genuinely excited to see us, and we were blessed to arrive with exactly the kinds of items they told us families needed most.
But this effort was about more than moving items from one warehouse to another.
Through the generosity of our community, we raised $2,300 toward this tornado relief effort. Those funds allowed us to put resources directly toward the needs identified in Neenah, while also helping us reduce warehouse inventory, increase thrift store sales, and—most importantly—fulfill our Vincentian mission of serving our neighbors in need.
This is what happens when a community says, “How can we help?” and then follows through.
We are incredibly grateful to every person, organization, donor, and volunteer who helped make this possible. ❤️
We were blessed to be part of this effort, and we are grateful that our neighbors in Neenah welcomed us with open arms.
Want to help?
Monetary donations can be sent directly to:
St. Vincent de Paul
1425 S. Commercial St.
Neenah, WI 54956
Please write “Tornado Victims” in the memo line. Donations designated this way will go specifically toward providing assistance and needed items for those affected by the tornado.
When our neighbors hurt, we show up.
When there is a need, we answer.
When we work together, we can make a difference. ❤️
