Westside Communities in Action

Westside Communities in Action Bringing together the needs of our neighbors with those who can help. Westside CIA (formerly known as Wayzata CIA) began with a search.

A search for meaningful ways to engage in community efforts and offer help to those in need. A search that was often
frustrating and full of obstacles. A search that made founder Tammy Orning think, “It should not be this difficult to help a neighbor.” The seed was planted and the goal set: WCIA will be a conduit through which everyday people can get connected to various organizations or individua

ls needing volunteers and/or other resources. But WCIA needs your help! What assistance does your organization need? Do you need a coat drive, a bake sale, a driver, a mentor, a friend? Are the needs long-term, short-term, or both? The need in our own community is great. It is the WCIA goal to help connect local organizations with those willing to give the time, effort and resources needed. WCIA wants to encourage a lifestyle where neighbor helping neighbor is a natural part of everyday life. A place where a family can check out volunteer opportunities - and make a difference within the greater Westside community. WCIA will sponsor activities in the community that foster an environment of
caring for our neighbors. These activities will initially include family service fairs at local elementary schools (built on the Doing Good Together model), which provides families a springboard for active participation in charitable work throughout the year. The WCIA website also provides an easy way for neighbors to help neighbors in a simple, grassroots format.

After more than a decade of "Bringing together the needs of our neighbors with those who can help", Westside Communities...
05/20/2022

After more than a decade of "Bringing together the needs of our neighbors with those who can help", Westside Communities in Action is closing its doors. The all volunteer staff has loved working with the community and is proud of all the families, individuals, and groups we've connected to organizations that need volunteers to achieve their goals. We hope you'll continue volunteering and making a difference in your community - please check out www.volunteermatch.org if you're looking for volunteer opportunities. Thank you!

Great opportunity to get out and volunteer!
12/02/2020

Great opportunity to get out and volunteer!

Calling Volunteers!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity this Christmas? PRISM would love to have you for our annual Holiday Toy Shoppe. We are able to make the holidays a joyous time of year for 1,000+ families, and depend on volunteer support to make the magic possible. Please reach out to our Volunteer Manager at 763-432-4230 or [email protected] if you would like to join us.

Now, more than ever, hunger is a problem for so many people. Here is one way you can help out - and make your Thanksgiv...
11/16/2020

Now, more than ever, hunger is a problem for so many people. Here is one way you can help out - and make your Thanksgiving more meaningful! Join the virtual "Walk to End Hunger":

The Walk to End Hunger is a family friendly event focused on raising money for 9 Twin Cities-based hunger relief organizations. Held on Thanksgiving morning, the Walk to End Hunger is back virtually this year, for the same tradition with a new perspective.

Here is an easy way you and your family can make a difference in your community!
10/15/2020

Here is an easy way you and your family can make a difference in your community!

COVID-19 Notice: Community health and safety is our priority. As a precaution, city offices/facilities have closed and some events have been canceled. Read more.

Look at the difference these local Girls Scouts are making for the community! "Did you know that 70% of women with pets...
09/22/2020

Look at the difference these local Girls Scouts are making for the community!

"Did you know that 70% of women with pets who are in an abusive relationship have reported that their significant other has either threatened or already harmed their pets? Even worse, that causes 50% to delay leaving the relationship since most domestic shelters don’t allow pets. Three girls share their solution."

Click below to read more about the solution three Plymouth Girl Scouts have worked hard to implement...

https://mydefinition.org/mydefinitionorg/express-good-blog.html/article/2020/09/01/silver-s-pet-safety-project

06/05/2020

The 18 truckloads of food collected from Sunday's food drive at Sanford Middle School have been distributed, helping to nourish those most affected by the unrest. The need sadly continues, but the drive and ability to help is strong in our community. We're adding an urgent food collection this Saturday, June 6 from 10am to 2pm in our warehouse at 2723 Patton Road, Roseville, MN 5113. If you are able, please bring by non-perishable canned food, rice, pasta, diapers, feminine hygiene items, or baby formula. If you are unable to come but want to help in other ways, monetary donations are still one of the best ways for us to purchase food and continue fighting child hunger through these unsettling times.

Looking for things to do this summer? -
05/22/2020

Looking for things to do this summer? -

Westside Communities in Action (WCIA) is a non-profit charitable organization designed to bring together the needs of our neighbors with those who can help. WCIA serves the suburbs on the Westside of Minneapolis. WCIA wants to encourage activities in the community that foster an environment of carin...

04/22/2020

Here's any easy way to help from home!

Looking for a way you can help a lonely senior - from the comfort and safety of your house? Virtual Visit Friend (https...
04/09/2020

Looking for a way you can help a lonely senior - from the comfort and safety of your house?

Virtual Visit Friend (https://www.virtualvisitfriend.org/?fbclid=IwAR2QcSnjvQ4Rlx3oBgwa6Ly5f3RkwA0cRttyUmtA7mJSmCYerhDwx3jVoEM) is looking for volunteers to participate in virtual “visits” with a nursing home resident for as little as 10 minutes. Click the link below to access their signup sheet. After you sign up, you will receive a welcome email with further instructions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ExQWAIv5eqnBuLVe_qAGdtlr7UBSRWE5qaLrrmCnb38/viewform?edit_requested=true

Welcome! The goal of this effort is to connect our elders living in senior care facilities with “on call“ volunteers to share an uplifting video call. Several studies show that loneliness weakens the immune system. It is essential that vulnerable populations remain connected with us in this tryi...

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