January 24-February 1, 2026
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Join the Conversation
Join the Conversation
*** New this year - Participate in our Facebook Discussion throughout the week covering a variety of topics core to the Poverty Alleviation Work at 6:8.
Click Here to Find Us on Facebook
Click Here to view the complete list of questions and related resources.
There are 3 Goals for Poverty Reduction Week:
Raise awareness of the importance of coming together as a community to work towards Reducing Poverty
Help raise funds for 6:8's Encompass and other Poverty Alleviation Programming.
Increase local business by getting folks to support local businesses. (We believe we really can't sustainably Reduce Poverty without Strong Businesses providing stable jobs.)
The Week includes Schoepp's Crystal Lake Fisheree on Saturday, January 31 and culminates on Sunday, Feb 1 with the SOUPerBowl . And all week long there will be many different businesses and organizations participating with deals and incentives to encourage local business and help raise funds for the Circles Program.
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6:8 's Poverty Alleviation Programming includes our Monday night Encompass Program, our WorthShop and our new Cafe. We offer financial literacy, exchange for essential needs, case management and job training.
We are committed to reducing the Poverty Rate in Sauk Prairie by 10% in the next 10 years!!!
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Find a way to get involved - fill out this form: Business Participation Form
Round up at the Register
Donate 10% for the week or a day in honor of 10% Poverty reduction
Reserve a Table at the SOUPer Bowl Fundraiser Event (Click Here)
Donate in honor of or collecting from our employees (casual Fridays, etc)
Participate in another way (be creative):
If interested Call or Email: 608-561-8468 -- 68@makingservicepersonal.org
Participating Businesses will receive:
Listing on the 6:8 Website
Promotion on the 6:8 Facebook Page
SP Poverty Reduction Week Promotion through posters and Chamber emails
2026 Participating Businesses
6:8 Cafe - 100% of Sales Sunday through Tuesday (Jan 25 - Jan 27)
Fish Tales - 10% of Sales (Jan 26-28)
Green Acres - 10% of Sales (Jan 26-28)
John Joseph Coffee - 10% of Sales (Jan 25 - Feb 1)
Schoepp's Crystal Lake Campground - Fisheree proceeds (Jan 31)
SP Fitness & Nutrition Bar - 10% of Sales for the Week (Jan 25 - Feb 1)
2026 Supporting Businesses
The Abbey at Otter Creek
Connexus Credit Union
Cordelia's Sweet Shoppe
McFarlanes'
Sauk Spine
Vintage Brewing Company
Buzzed Bean/Ranch & Root/A Botanical Dyery
To get involved or learn more:
Download the Business Participation Form or Call (608) 561-8468
Thank you to our sponsoring Businesses:
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Sunday, February 1, 2026 is the:
(Click on image above to learn more or buy tickets for the SOUPer Bowl)
Effective Charity
Effective Charity
*** New this year - Participate in our Facebook Discussion throughout the week covering a variety of topics core to the Poverty Alleviation Work at 6:8.
Click Here to Find Us on Facebook
Why do you think people end up in poverty? Is it lack of money, poor choices, broken systems, or something deeper? Let’s start with this short overview of what poverty really looks like.
Why do you think people end up in poverty? Is it lack of money, poor choices, broken systems, or something deeper? Let’s start with this short overview of what poverty really looks like.
Good intentions aren’t always good outcomes. Sometimes what feels like help can actually hold people back. This article digs into the idea that being with someone matters before doing for them.
Good intentions aren’t always good outcomes. Sometimes what feels like help can actually hold people back. This article digs into the idea that being with someone matters before doing for them.
Effective charity’ can mean different things to different people. To some, it’s about dignity. To others, it’s about long-term impact. What does it mean to you today?
Effective charity’ can mean different things to different people. To some, it’s about dignity. To others, it’s about long-term impact. What does it mean to you today?
Is poverty always an ‘emergency’? Sometimes it’s temporary, sometimes long-standing. This short read helps explain how responses should differ when someone is in crisis vs. facing chronic struggles.
Is poverty always an ‘emergency’? Sometimes it’s temporary, sometimes long-standing. This short read helps explain how responses should differ when someone is in crisis vs. facing chronic struggles.
When we choose to give, are we aiming for feel-good or lasting impact? Here’s how some practitioners explain the difference between effective and well-intended charity.
When we choose to give, are we aiming for feel-good or lasting impact? Here’s how some practitioners explain the difference between effective and well-intended charity.
Outputs are what you do; outcomes are what actually changes. Why does that matter? This short video breaks it down in a way that really hits home.
Outputs are what you do; outcomes are what actually changes. Why does that matter? This short video breaks it down in a way that really hits home.
What happens when we invite people to participate in their own progress? This video explores how healthy expectations and shared effort help awakening dignity and worth.
What happens when we invite people to participate in their own progress? This video explores how healthy expectations and shared effort help awakening dignity and worth.
As we reflect on the week and any challenges to our current thinking, take a minute to wander through 6:8's website and see if there are ways to get involved that appeal to you or additional questions that are raised. Stop in - we would love to talk with you!
As we reflect on the week and any challenges to our current thinking, take a minute to wander through 6:8's website and see if there are ways to get involved that appeal to you or additional questions that are raised. Stop in - we would love to talk with you!
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