This holiday season, we’re coming together with Hoff Celebration of Life Center, 5th Street Liquor, and Jay & Dee’s Special T’s to “Stuff the Trailer” and bring holiday cheer to the families of Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline and the East End Recreation Center.

For those not familiar, the Winona Little Warriors Drumline, founded by Andre and Tara Bailey in 2019, provides children the opportunity to learn drumming and teamwork—at no cost to their families. Practicing at the East End Recreation Center, the drumline fosters community and skill-building, and they’ve had an especially exciting year. From securing 1st place in the Steamboat Days parade to a recent submission to America’s Got Talent, the kids have achieved some incredible milestones. Check out their inspiring performance here.

However, for many Little Warriors families, providing a memorable Christmas can be a challenge. Most children in the drumline come from low-income households, and we’re hoping to support them by “Stuffing the Trailer” with household and family items that will be distributed to families in need. Additionally, East End Recreation Center, where the drumline practices, is looking for donations for their Care Closet and Snack Cupboard, benefiting children in our community year-round.

How You Can Help

If you’d like to support these families, here’s how you can make a difference:

  • Review the donation list (coming soon!)
  • Contribute a monetary donation to help fund equipment the drumline needs.

Your donations to “Stuff the Trailer” will be accepted at the Loos Team trailer, located in the Hoff Celebration of Life Center parking lot, on:

  • Friday, December 13th, 2024
  • 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.

You can also drop off items at these additional locations December 9th-13th:

  • 5th Street Liquor (501 W 5th St) – Open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Homestead Title (100 Latsch Square, Suite 205) – Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monetary contributions by check can be made payable to Winona Little Warriors Drumline.

Let’s come together to make this holiday season unforgettable for Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline families and support the East End Recreation Center. Thank you for helping us make a difference!