We sometimes don't realize when others in our community — our neighbors — might need a little extra help, whether it's financially, finding housing, or other challenges. Shelly Smith and her team at Our Neighbors' Place in River Falls see these examples every day, and the small-but-mighty staff works hard to provide community members with the help they need to get back on their feet.

On this week's episode of St. Croix Stories, Shelly joins to share about the five types of services Our Neighbors' Place offers: the Day Center, the Closet thrift store, the new Helping Hands program, transitional housing assistance, and the backpack program in River Falls schools. She also shares more about some upcoming fundraisers for those looking to support Our Neighbors' Place, including a Casino Night on Feb. 1.

For those who may be interested in utilizing the services Our Neighbors' Place offers — including the thrift store, which is open to the general public — stop in at 122 West Johnson Street in River Falls.

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