Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate in two service opportunities: helping Hamilton Elementary teachers prepare for the winter season through special projects and ringing bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
Below are the locations for 2026. Please email kjmull@viterbo.edu if interested in adopting a specific location.
Sign up to serve at Hamilton Elementary or to ring here.
Schedule: Those serving at Hamilton Elementary will meet at the Clock Tower by the Mathy Entrance at 9:30 a.m. and walk over together. Those ringing, please meet at your location 5 minutes before your start time.
More Information
Location |
Time Frame |
What should I wear? |
Groups |
Contact |
| Festival - Copeland Ave | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Inside | Chi Sigma Iota | Carol Smith |
| Hy-Vee | 12-6 p.m. | Inside | Open |
UGetConnected |
| Walgreens - Mormon Coulee Rd | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Inside | SGA | Xavier Carnicom |
| Walgreens - West Ave | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Inside | VSNA | Kaylie Wiedmeyer |
| Walmart - La Crosse Grocery | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Outside | ||
| Walmart - La Crosse Pharmacy | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Outside | Open | UGetConnected |
| Woodman's | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Inside | VU Men's Volleyball | Dave Simon |
While you serve, please wear your favorite Viterbo gear and/or festive apparel to promote the holiday spirit and our Viterbo pride!
Those serving at Hamilton will meet at the Clocktower near the Mathy Entrance at 9:30 a.m. and walk over together.
For those ringing:
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. )
Shifts are two hours long with most sites beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Please see 2026 Locations for specific site hours.
Bells and aprons will be provided.
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 Kristin at kjmull@viterbo.edu