Viterbo Rings

                                                                  
Justin Emily Nicole - Mall VU Residence Life
L-R: Justin Emily Nicole - Valley View Mall adopted by Viterbo Residence Life

On Saturday, December 10, 2022 the Viterbo community came together across La Crosse county to help raise money for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. We had 10 different locations across the area, 3 of which have been adopted by various Viterbo groups (see list below). In 2021, we raised $3,164.25 in our single day of bell ringing! CLICK HERE to view photos from that year!

Save the Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023!

**CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A SHIFT.  Locations will close as shifts fill. ** 

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 12/2?    

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

  • 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 our 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.  

 
Stephanie Lindsey Kids - JC Penneys Mall .jpg
L-R: Stephanie Lexi and Kids ringing in front of JC Penneys at Valley View Mall

 

Below are the locations in 2023.  We'll reach out for site adoptions in early October 2023.  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

Festival - Copeland Ave

10a-8p

Inside

Open

UGetConnected

Festival - Village Center

10a-8p

Inside

Chi Sigma Iota

Kayla Kaczorowski /Carol Smith

Hy-Vee

10a-8p

Inside

Viterbo Alumni Boards

Kathy Duerwachter

Walgreens - Mormon Coulee Rd

10a-8p

Inside

SGA

Maddy Ballard/Chloe Gardner

Walgreens - West Ave

10a-8p

Inside

Open

UGetConnected

Walmart - La Crosse Grocery

10a-8p

Outside

VUSM100

Meredith Mihm

Walmart - La Crosse Pharmacy

10a-8p

Outside

Honors

Matthew Bersagel Braley

Walmart - Onalaska Grocery

10a-8p

Outside

Open

UGetConnected

Walmart - Onalaska Pharmacy 10a-8p Outside CBG Power Shift!
Woodmans 10a-8p Inside VU Men's Volleyball Dave Simon

 

 

Glena Kaylee and Dan ringing at Festival.jpg
L-R: Glena Kaylee and Dan ringing at Festival
Viterbo Rings Yearly Totals

2022 - $3,164.25

2021 - $5,546.00

2020 - Cancelled

2019 - $7,698.09

2018 - $5,652.14

2017 - $5,212.01