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Fill a Backpack Campaign Returns
The City is celebrating 10 years of supporting local students by aiming to collect 10,000 school supply items by August 1. In partnership with A Precious Child, donations can be made at various City facilities, with backpacks and stationery items in high demand. Yellow collection bins are available for drop-off.
St. Baldrick’s Day Event Returns for 2025
On March 23, Mayor Nancy McNally and community members participated in Westminster's St. Baldrick's Day event, encouraging head-shaving to support children with cancer. The event has raised over $237,000 for childhood cancer research over the years. This marks the 25th year of the St. Baldrick's Foundation's mission. Donations are still welcomed for the 2025 goal.
Volunteering is for Everybody
Regardless of age or ability level, the City offers a wide range of opportunities from working with our staff in the greenhouse, and helping out with Westminster’s fun seasonal events, to contributing to archiving projects at our libraries, and serving as a victim’s advocate in the police department.
Neighborly Advice: Whose responsibility is it to shovel snow?
Which sidewalks do you need to shovel? Which are the City's responsibility? Do you need help shoveling? We've got your answers.
Who you gonna call? Snowbusters!
The Saenz family engages in the Westminster Snowbusters program, helping neighbors shovel snow for those unable to do so, particularly the elderly and disabled. Volunteering for nearly a decade, they appreciate its community impact. Snowbusters operates from October to April, fostering family involvement and neighborhood support in winter.
Santa Cops program delivers over 1,600 gifts to families in need
In the training room of the Westminster Police Department, a gathering of volunteers, City employees, police officers, and…
Westminster’s Victim Advocates Provide Compassion When Needed Most
Westminster's Victim Services Unit, led by trained advocates, provides essential support to crime victims, aiding in trauma recovery and safety. Their approach fosters immediate assistance at crime scenes, bolstered by federal funding and community volunteers. This unique model enhances victim care, streamlining access to resources and emotional support during critical times.
Living the Volunteer Spirit
On a chilly Saturday, Sara and Carl Trautman volunteered to clean up trash at Wayne Carl Middle School, enjoying the experience and encouraging community involvement in Westminster's cleanup efforts.