Visit Beloit Supports Winter Drive to Help Beloit Bundle Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 3, 2025
Local organizations serve as collection sites for annual charity drive.
Visit Beloit is asking residents to donate new or gently used winter clothing as part of the Beloit Bundle Up campaign. The initiative, which runs from September 15 – October 17, aims to collect coats, snow pants, sweaters, hats, and mittens.
“Together, we can ensure every Beloit resident stays warm this winter by providing essential clothing to those in need,” states Celestino Ruffini, CEO of Visit Beloit. This is the fifteenth year Visit Beloit has coordinated the Beloit Bundle Up clothing drive.
This drive provides an excellent opportunity to support our regional neighbors in need as the holiday season approaches. Last year, the community donated 344 items. Contributions can be made at several locations. All collected items will be distributed to Community Action, Inc. For more information or details on how to participate in the Beloit Bundle Up, please contact Savannah Schindler at 608-313-1373.
Please consider donating to these collection drop-off sites:
Visit Beloit
- 9/15-10/17, Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 656 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI
Wisconsin Welcome Center – Beloit
- 9/15 – 10/17, Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Northbound I-39/Westbound I-90 Rest Area 22, Mile Marker 187, Beloit, WI
Downtown Beloit Association
- 9/15 – 10/17, Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 557 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI
Stateline Family YMCA
- 9/15 – 10/17, Monday – Thursday: 4:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday: 4:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- 501 Third St., Beloit, WI
###
About Visit Beloit
Visit Beloit, established in 1987, is greater Beloit’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). An accredited DMO through Destinations International’s Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), Visit Beloit’s mission is to be greater Beloit’s tourism champion, using our expertise to generate positive economic impact and to create a vibrant community for residents and visitors. For information, visit www.visitbeloit.com.
About Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP)
The globally recognized DMAP serves as a visible industry distinction that defines quality and performance standards in destination marketing and management. With nearly 200 accredited organizations worldwide, DMAP is an internationally recognized program that is essential to the success of destinations. See the full list of accredited organizations, including Visit Beloit, at www.destinationsinternational.org.
About Community Action Inc.
Community Action, Inc. (CAI) is a not-for-profit organization offering programs to fight poverty in Rock and Walworth counties in Wisconsin. CAI develops and implements a broad range of services, including child care, pre-school and school-age programs, affordable housing, youth programs, weatherization, community organizing and development, a homeless shelter, and health education. For information, visit https://community-action.org/.
