Viterbo Rings
On December 3rd, 2023, the Viterbo community came together to help raise money for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. We had 10 different locations across the area, 6 adopted by various Viterbo groups (see list below). In 2023, we raised $5,081.24 in our single day of bell ringing! CLICK HERE to view photos from last year!
Save the Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024!
*CLICK HERE to reserve your shift/location today!*
Looking to serve with a group that adopted a location not listed on UGetConnected? Check out the list below and connect with the group you're looking to serve with.
Anyone empowered to continue serving on their own can sign up for bell-ringing shifts directly on the Salvation Army’s website by clicking here.
Looking for a different opportunity to serve on 12/7? The Alumni Children’s Christmas party is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–noon in the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. Join the young and young at heart for some Christmas carols, visit and photo with Santa, meet Elsa, face/hand painting, crafts, refreshments, and more. Register online or call 608-796-3071. Contact kaduerwachter@viterbo.edu for questions.
Details about our Day
While you serve, please wear your favorite Viterbo gear and/or festive apparel to promote the holiday spirit and our Viterbo pride!
Hospitality with a twist: Our Service Saturdays Team will be delivering hot chocolate and holiday cheer around to the locations. Below are a few reminders from Viterbo and the Salvation Army to stay safe while ringing bells this year:
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No more than 2-3 bell ringers at one location, per shift. Even if the people are from the same household or family unit. This has been written into some of the kettle contracts with businesses, so please monitor that when reserving your shift (ex: If you plan to ring with a friend, but there is only 1 available spot for that location/shift, do not just show up. Pick a different location. )
CLICK HERE for a helpful and comical tutorial of "A Day in the Life of a Bell Ringer" from friends at the Salvation Army.
Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Please CLICK HERE to view the La Crosse MTU bus routes/timing that may help!
Questions?: Please email cgburnsgilbert@viterbo.edu or call Colin at 608-796-3846.
Photos from the day will be available here! Email any photos you have and want to be included in the album to communityengagement@viterbo.edu.
Below are the locations in 2024. Please email cgburnsgilbert@viterbo.edu if interested in adopting a location.
Thank you to everyone showing up to serve!
|
Location |
Time Frame |
What should I wear? |
Groups |
Contact |
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Festival - Copeland Ave |
12p-8p |
Inside |
Open |
UGetConnected |
|
Hobby Lobby |
10a-8p |
Outside |
Chi Sigma Iota |
Carol Smith |
|
Hy-Vee |
12p-8p |
Inside |
Viterbo Alumni Boards |
Kathy Duerwachter |
|
Walgreens - Mormon Coulee Rd |
10a-8p |
Inside |
SGA |
Halle Utterback/Connor Martin |
|
Walgreens - West Ave |
10a-8p |
Inside |
Open |
UGetConnected |
|
Walmart - La Crosse Grocery |
10a-8p |
Outside |
NSLS |
Lindsey Krachey |
|
Walmart - La Crosse Pharmacy |
10a-8p |
Outside |
VSNA |
Lindsey Krachey |
|
Walmart - Onalaska Grocery |
10a-8p |
Outside |
Weekends at VU |
Colin Burns-Gilbert |
| Walmart - Onalaska Pharmacy | 10a-8p | Outside | Honors Program | Matthew BB/Kaitlyn Wrage |
| Woodmans | 10a-8p | Inside | VU Men's Volleyball | Dave Simon/Joann Stacey |
Viterbo Rings Yearly Totals
2023 - $5,081.24
2022 - $3,164.25
2021 - $5,546.00
2020 - Cancelled
2019 - $7,698.09
2018 - $5,652.14
2017 - $5,212.01