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Are you looking for meaningful, hands-on
opportunities to help those in need this holiday
season? Many organizations are still in
need of various gifts, food and other supplies
to meet the needs of the less fortunate in our
community. Other organizations are in need
of extra volunteers.
To
help, simply contact the organization listed.
Note that some opportunities may change as needs
are filled. Thank you for making
the holiday season a little brighter!
Growing
Alternatives Foster Family Agency
Karla Vallejo
916-395-9188
Growing
Alternatives Foster Family Agency is a non-
profit organization established to find
placements for children who have become a
ward of the state.
On December 17,
2005 our agency will host a Christmas party
for the children. We are in need of support
in order to provide a joyous Christmas for
our children placed in our agency. We
graciously request a donation of any kind.
Our agency
depends on the good will of the community to
assist us in the development and empowerment
of these children. Working together for
their interest will benefit each of us and
soundly in their future.
Sacramento Antioch Progressive Baptist Church
antiochpbc@antiochpbc.org
916-665-2600
The Sacramento
Antioch Progressive Church has launched an
Adopt-a-Katrina Family for Christmas to help
make someone's wishes come true. There are
several opportunities to provide assistance.
Volunteers are needed to wrap presents, make
deliveries and purchase gifts.
Sacramento Area
Emergency Housing Center
Marilyn Valdez-Mann
mzvaldez@netscape.net
916-228-3138
Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center (SAEHC)
has been providing emergency shelter in the
Sacramento area since the early 70’s and
transitional housing with supportive services to
homeless families at Mather Community Campus, a
two year, employment focused, transitional
housing program, since 1996.
Currently, SAEHC is seeking sponsorship for 40
families (approx. 85 children ages 0-17 years),
over the Christmas holiday through the “Many
Hands, Many Miracles Adopt-A-Family Project”.
If individuals, organizations, groups, or other
members of the business community would like to
make a meaningful contribution to the families
of Mather Community Campus, please consider
being a part of the Many Hands, Many Miracles
of Mather Community Campus by adopting a family
today.
Adopt-A-Family confirmations should be made no
later than December 12th.
Caring Neighborhoods Program
City of Sacramento
Tracey Gray
tgray@cityofsacramento.org
916-566-1594
The Caring Neighborhood Program is looking for
gift donors and groups to deliver gifts to
elderly neighbors. The donated gifts are due by
December 5th, and the deliveries will be made at
the volunteer group's convenience between
December 10th and Christmas. The deliveries can
be made in the volunteer's neighborhood or a
preferred area.
St. Patrick’s Home for
Children
Melinda Gonzales
mgonzales@saintpatricks.net
916-421-1620 x212
Saint Patrick’s Home for Children is currently
seeking gift donations for 16 female Severely
Emotionally Disturbed residents. St Patrick's
is dedicated to the idea that all children
deserve the security, attention, and guidance
that gives them hope for the future, and the
care and warmth that gives them the chance to
love and be loved.
Salvation Army
Emily Miller (General Volunteering and
Adopt-a-Family)
emily.miller@usw.salvationarmy.org
916-563-3707
Tiffany Daggett (Giving Tree Volunteering)
tiffany.daggett@usw.salvationarmy.org
916-563-3772
The Salvation Army
is in need of many extra volunteers this season.
Please contact Salvation Army directly if you'd
like to volunteer.
Most urgently, they need volunteers to work at
Giving Trees at four area malls (Country
Club Plaza, Sunrise Mall, Downtown Plaza and
Arden Fair). Giving Tree volunteers will
work at a table set up near the Giving Tree,
where they will help shoppers choose a tag off
the tree. The shopper will then purchase
the gift and return to the Giving Tree, where
the volunteers will accept the gift and tag.
They also
need volunteers to help
sort and distribute toys and food, and of
course, they always need bell ringers!
You can also adopt a
family through Salvation Army, or donate at a
Giving Tree at many area malls.
Loaves & Fishes
Whitney Baker
volunteer@sacramentoloavesandfishes.org
916-446-0874
Loaves & Fishes is a private sector, charitable
organization dedicated to feeding the hungry and
sheltering the homeless of Sacramento. This
holiday season Loaves & Fishes is in need of
many items to provide care for their clients.
General Needs:
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Sleeping Bags & Blankets (new and gently used)
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Back Packs/Day Packs
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Regional Transit Passes
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Toilet Paper, Band-Aids, Combs
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Fast Food Restaurant Coupons
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Small Toiletries- soap, shampoo, conditioner &
lotion
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Vaseline, Chapstick, Cough-Drops
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Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
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Gift Certificates (Grocery & Department Stores)
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Bicycle Tire Repair/Patch Kits
Adult Needs:
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Knit Hats
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Gloves
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Sweatshirts (sizes L-4XL)
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Tube Socks/Underwear (new)
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Rain Ponchos
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Reading Glasses (no RX)
Children’s Needs:
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Knit Hats & Gloves
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Baby Bottles
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Diapers (all sizes)
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Baby Wipes
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Formula (powder only)
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Sweats (all sizes)
To volunteer for
other organizations during the holiday season,
visit the Hands On Sacramento
Project Calendar. |
