Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Announces Live Better® Community Service Award Winner
[Ellsworth, WI]—Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) is proud to announce that Andrea Wallin of Spring Valley has been named the recipient of the Live Better® Community Service Award. This award honors individuals in the communities PPCS serves who exemplify a spirit of cooperation and service, making a lasting impact on the lives of others. Andrea Wallin demonstrates how one person’s dedication can help strengthen and uplift our communities.
Wallin's impact on the Spring Valley area is far-reaching. She and her family foster dogs through Coco's Heart Dog Rescue, helping more than 30 dogs find forever homes. As secretary for the Friends of the Spring Valley Public Library, Inc., she has helped organize numerous successful fundraising events. In 2023, she stepped into the role of director of the Spring Valley Community Food Pantry. Under her leadership, the pantry grew tremendously and was recognized as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year by the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, Wallin joined Staying Put, Inc. as the client-volunteer coordinator, helping seniors and adults with disabilities maintain independence. “Each of these organizations has become very important to me and given me the opportunity to serve various populations within the Spring Valley Community,” says Wallin. “I have met wonderful people along the way and am so fortunate to call them some of my dearest friends.”
Wallin’s commitment to service is also deeply personal. “Volunteering served as an outlet for me when my dad was diagnosed with cancer and undergoing aggressive treatment,” she shared, “It allowed me a space to step away from our struggles and help others who needed a bit of a helping hand.”
Beyond her formal roles, Wallin is a familiar face at benefits, golf outings, and fundraisers for other local nonprofits. “I hold a very special place in my heart for the Spring Valley Community Cancer Fund and the Spring Valley Area Ambulance - I will forever be grateful for all they did for my dad and our family.” Wallin also participates in Spring Valley Village Board meetings and committees, encouraging civic engagement in the community. Friends and neighbors describe her as a dedicated mom, loyal friend, and incredibly active community member.
The Live Better® Community Service Award reflects PPCS’ mission of powering not only homes and businesses, but also the people and organizations that drive positive change. By recognizing community champions like Andrea, PPCS hopes to inspire others to give back, support one another, and continue building a brighter future for Western Wisconsin.