Tis the season... for giving
by Cynthia Petersen Correspondent · November 21st, 2018
Though Christmas is still more than a month away, there are plenty of groups working hard to make sure those in need have a nice holiday.
Boxes for Toys for Tots are already appearing in businesses in our community, and the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign is in full swing. Food drives are popping up all over, with food basket distributions being planned by churches and nonprofit groups.
But even if you can't afford to give a donation in the form of money, you can give the gift of your time. The United Way website has provided a guide that can help you find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you.
Volunteers are needed for a Family Volunteer Day, Nov. 17, making literacy kits for kids in the community. Information for this fun activity can be found on the United Way website.
You can adopt a family through HACAP and Catherine McCauley, or serve meals during the holidays. You can help with holiday parties and other activities during holiday events, including Willis Dady, Waypoint Service, Families Helping Families, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Arc, Four Oaks, Aging Services, and more.
Jessica Butler, Volunteer Manager and Special Events Assistant for the Salvation Army, said the annual Red Kettle campaign raises money that stays in the community and funds programs such as supporting youth activities, rental and utility assistance, food pantry, emergency disaster services, sending kids to camp, and more.
"We have some great volunteer opportunities available," she said. "We also need volunteers for the Toys for Tots program and food box distribution."
Closer to home, the Hiawatha Library is offering to pay your fines for you during the month of November, when you bring a packaged food item to the library, 150 W. Willman street.
The library is also collecting men and women socks until Dec. 1.
Kid-Powered Kindness is collecting blankets at the library until Dec. 1.
The blankets and socks will then be distributed to those in need.
For more information, the Salvation Army's volunteer page at http://bttr.im/vrc0, or on the United Way's website at www.uweci.org.
by Cynthia Petersen Correspondent · November 21st, 2018
Though Christmas is still more than a month away, there are plenty of groups working hard to make sure those in need have a nice holiday.
Boxes for Toys for Tots are already appearing in businesses in our community, and the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign is in full swing. Food drives are popping up all over, with food basket distributions being planned by churches and nonprofit groups.
But even if you can't afford to give a donation in the form of money, you can give the gift of your time. The United Way website has provided a guide that can help you find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you.
Volunteers are needed for a Family Volunteer Day, Nov. 17, making literacy kits for kids in the community. Information for this fun activity can be found on the United Way website.
You can adopt a family through HACAP and Catherine McCauley, or serve meals during the holidays. You can help with holiday parties and other activities during holiday events, including Willis Dady, Waypoint Service, Families Helping Families, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Arc, Four Oaks, Aging Services, and more.
Jessica Butler, Volunteer Manager and Special Events Assistant for the Salvation Army, said the annual Red Kettle campaign raises money that stays in the community and funds programs such as supporting youth activities, rental and utility assistance, food pantry, emergency disaster services, sending kids to camp, and more.
"We have some great volunteer opportunities available," she said. "We also need volunteers for the Toys for Tots program and food box distribution."
Closer to home, the Hiawatha Library is offering to pay your fines for you during the month of November, when you bring a packaged food item to the library, 150 W. Willman street.
The library is also collecting men and women socks until Dec. 1.
Kid-Powered Kindness is collecting blankets at the library until Dec. 1.
The blankets and socks will then be distributed to those in need.
For more information, the Salvation Army's volunteer page at http://bttr.im/vrc0, or on the United Way's website at www.uweci.org.
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