This team helps to create a vibrant, thriving community in Ripon and the surrounding area.
Major Events:
Dickens of a Christmas & International Gift Market
Nov. 30 thorugh Dec. 2, 2007
Ripon Community Rummage Sale
April 30, 2008
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Thrift Store and Food Pantry
The Ripon Food Pantry currently supplies food for more than 100 local families. Profits from the Ripon Thrift Store help pay for this food. Just a block off campus, this volunteer opportunity offers a lot of flexibility. Managing food pickups, stocking shelves or serving as a cashier for the Thrift Store are just a few of the unique ways you can become involved!
Other Agencies with which the Community Development Team works:
Chamber/Ripon Main Street
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce and Ripon Main Street provide support to local businesses, develop and encourage Ripon tourism and sponsor community events such as the Concert Green Series during the summer months and a biweekly Farmers Market.
Environmental Projects
Ripon College is invested in conserving and protecting the environment and creating awareness for local environmental issues through programs such as prairie restoration projects, park and highway cleanups, and education programs.
Community Festivals
The community of Ripon is host to a variety of festivals and events spanning all seasons of the year. Septemberfest in the fall and Dickens of a Christmas in the winter are just two of the many popular events taking place annually in our community. Your time makes all the difference in the success of these events!
SIFE
Students in Free Enterprise is a nonprofit organization that gives students the tools to learn the free enterprise system in a real working situation. If you are interested in the business field, whether you are a major or not, join SIFE and use your knowledge to better the community.
ADVOCAP Business Development
This program of ADVOCAP serves Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Winnebago counties by providing assistance and support for low-income entrepreneurs eager to start or expand a business. Assistance and support includes writing business plans, learning business management skills and, in some cases, providing financial support through loans.
Nonprofit Museums
Ripon Community Development Committee
Women's League of Voters
Historical Societies
Communities of Green Lake
Thrasher Opera House
Ripon Park and Recreation Department
Community Service Groups (Kiwanis, VFW, Rotary, American Legion, Lions/Lionessess, etc.)
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