Kawalec joins HNS

By Republic-Times | May 24, 2023

House of Neighborly Service in Monroe County recently announced  the hiring of Natalie Kawalec as its new executive director.  She succeeds outgoing executive director Tina Charron. Kawalec brings a background…

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‘Tis better to give

By Madison Lammert | December 1, 2021

With Thanksgiving over, many local groups are now focusing their efforts on preparing for the next big holiday. Monroe County House of Neighborly Service is starting its Holiday Outreach Program,…

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Reflecting on a year of COVID

By James Moss | March 17, 2021

On March 16, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all gatherings of 50 or more people must be canceled, closing schools and many businesses in the process.  That same day,…

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Food pantries in need of restock

By James Moss | December 2, 2020

Monroe County’s food pantries are working to restock before Christmas after helping families during one of the busiest holidays, and years, in recent memory. “It’s crazy,” Hope Christian Church Food…

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Pandemic pause for civic clubs

By James Moss | October 14, 2020

As businesses and individuals have coped with financial hardship from the coronavirus pandemic, the same is true for community organizations.  “Basically, we’re at a standstill,” Waterloo Optimist Club Treasurer Quinn…

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Summer lunch program expands

By James Moss | May 6, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues and states begin to try getting back to some version of normal life, uncertainties still abound.  With that in mind, House of Neighborly Service announced…

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Giving back to first responders

By James Moss | January 29, 2020

Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders.  For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…

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