Wauwatosa is experiencing the multi-faceted impacts of one of the worst natural disasters on record.
Let’s do what we’re capable of doing & lift each other up.
Tosa PT is hosting a flood drive this Friday/Saturday to help our Tosa neighbors impacted by the flooding.
Dates: 8/15 (Friday) from 7am-3pm & 8/16 (Saturday) from 9-3pm.
Location: Tosa Physical Therapy and Wellness
9126 West North Ave (Swan and North across from Colectivo)
Fill in the google sheet link so we can organize where and how to help.
Be specific of what you need or how you can help.
Volunteers - show up when/where you can (we'll text you)
Donations - drop off & categorizing donations Fri & Sat
Distribution - of donated items end of day Fri/Sat. Families can also come and pick up what's available on Fri/Saturday afternoon.
WHAT'S NEEDED:
Cleaning Supplies: Gloves, mops, squeegee, bleach, Lysol, rags, antibacterials, etc.
Equipment: dehumidifiers, fans, pumps, etc.
Storage: Tubs or bins with lids, storage shelves, etc.
Simple Meals: lasagna, grocery store pre-made meals, etc.
For school aged children: school supplies, clothing
Grocery & Personal Care Items for displaced: Pet food, formula, diapers, soap, toothpaste, brushes, wipes. First aid kits.
Gift cards: Lowes/ACE, grocery stores, Target, etc.
Let me know if you are interested in volunteering. We could use your help organizing, categorizing and spreading the word.
Points of contact from each neighborhood are needed to get the word out to their neighbors, get people signed up, and help distribute.
Morning/Midday Drop Offs Friday and Saturday.
Point people and/or neighbors from each neighborhood association are needed to distribute items.
Please call/text Kat if you can be a point person for your neighborhood. (Neighborhood association leads please connect and send this info out to your lists). 404.312.0783
Let me know if you can help our community.
Are you able to help our neighbors with removal of damaged items (carpet, furniture, etc.)?
Are you interested in offering a class or activity with gift card (or other) donations as payment?
Do you know a family in need?
Fill out the Google form and we will text you to connect you to the right place.
Other Events for those Impacted.
Free Sound Bath spots: Please spread the word that Parisa is offering free spaces at next Thursday's (8/21) Sound Bath at Tosa PT for people impacted by the floods. Sign up is required. (Thank you Parisa).
Trauma processing therapy: “In support of our community members who have been impacted by the recent flooding empowerment within is offering to connect you with a therapist for two free trauma reprocessing sessions to help your body find its way back to safety. If you notice yourself in a high anxiety state as if the floods are still ongoing, these sessions can support you in coming back to the present. If it's clear you are needing or wanting more than the two sessions we will discuss best options for you moving forward".
Single Parents that are overwhelmed - Please connect with Cassandra Wind. Trauma informed, adult and pediatric, women in-tuned, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, and trauma neurocoaching. She’s offered to come to people’s homes and help reset. She was a single mom who experienced flooding when she lived near park ridge.
call 211 - Make sure you call 211 to report ANY damage to your home or business. This helps determine funding for the area.
Milwaukee Red Cross Cleaning Kits - The red cross will deliver cleaning kits to your home. call (414)-342-8680
How to clean your basement - https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2025/08/11/how-to-clean-a-flooded-basement-after-milwaukee-rainfall/85607604007/
More ways to get involved in Milwaukee: https://www.wuwm.com/environment/2025-08-12/feeling-helpless-after-milwaukee-area-floods-heres-how-to-help-victims