In a powerful display of solidarity and community spirit, members of LiUNA Local 268 volunteered their time, energy, and muscle to help relocate the Kaleidoscope Peer Recovery Center to its new home at 809 Wilson Avenue in Menomonie. This generous act of service marks more than just a physical move—it’s a celebration of what can happen when community members come together to support spaces of healing, connection, and hope.The Kaleidoscope Center, operated by Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance, Inc., is a peer-run drop-in center offering support to individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Kaleidoscope is a vital community hub where people can come as they are, find peer support, participate in activities, and build meaningful connections without judgment or barriers.
When the time came to move into a new and expanded loc
ation, the task felt daunting—until LiUNA Local 268 stepped in with open hearts and strong hands. Volunteers from the union showed up ready to help, moving furniture, supplies, and setting up the new space with care and enthusiasm. Their support turned a potentially overwhelming challenge into a moment of celebration.
“This move would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of LiUNA Local 268,” said a Kaleidoscope team member. “They didn’t just show up—they poured their hearts into making sure our center felt ready and welcoming. We’re so grateful to be part of a community where this kind of kindness and solidarity is possible.”
LiUNA Local 268 represents construction workers across 22 counties in Western Wisconsin, including Dunn County. As an affiliate of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, LiUNA is known for being one of the most progressive and rapidly growing construction unions in the country. Members of Local 268 are committed not only to advocating for fair pay and safe working conditions b
ut also to building stronger communities through acts of service like this one.
“Our members live and work in the communities we serve, and giving back is part of who we are,” said a representative from Local 268. “Helping Kaleidoscope get settled into their new space is just one way we can show support for those doing important work in mental health and recovery.”
The new location at 809 Wilson Avenue offers expanded space and greater accessibility, allowing the Kaleidoscope Center to grow its programming and welcome even more guests in a warm, comfortable environment. The move reflects the ongoing commitment of Wisconsin
Milkweed Alliance to peer support values—mutuality, self-determination, and creating spaces that are truly inclusive.
We warmly invite the public to visit the new Kaleidoscope Center. Whether you’re seeking support, want to learn more about peer recovery, or are simply curious about what we do, all are welcome. The center’s new home is a symbol of what can happen when compassion and community come together—and thanks to LiUNA Local 268, that vision is now a reality.
Andrew Garr is the Program Director at Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance, Inc., and is a passionate advocate for peer support, reentry services, and community-based healing initiatives.
