The Season of Giving
adickson | Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 4
Volunteer to spread holiday cheer
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others it’s a struggle. To keep in mind the reason for the season, take a break from the hustle and bustle and lend a hand to one of Utah Valley’s volunteer organizations.
United Way of Utah County
United Way is best known for their Sub for Santa and Angel Tree programs. Sub for Santa is a temporary Christmas assistance program that matches sponsors with families looking for help. After purchasing gifts that will best help the children in need, the true reward comes upon delivering the items.
The Angel Tree allows volunteers to choose one child to donate Christmas to, instead of an entire family. Sub for Santa and the Angel Tree are both great service options for families, since kids of all ages can get involved in selecting and delivering gifts.
Information about United Way’s holiday programs can be found at www.unitedwayuc.org, or by dialing 211.
Food & Care Coalition
At the Food & Care Coalition, homeless and low-income families and individuals benefit from the work and donations of volunteers. During the holiday season, donations of giftcards to Costco, Sam’s or other grocery stores are one of the best ways to help.
Many groups also assemble and donate sack lunches for Food & Care’s clients. Providing a special holiday food item for sack lunches or meals served at the Coalition is another way to help make someone else’s holiday season extra special.
Visit www.foodandcare.org for holiday service options, or call (801) 373-1825.
Community Action Services and Food Bank
Community Action provides a variety of programs and solutions to address local needs and issues. Family Activity Night is a fun program for families — each Monday and Tuesday night at 7 p.m., Community Action provides an interactive evening to teach children and families about local poverty and how they can help in the community. Activities include a tour of the food bank, as well as various service projects.
Sorting food is another option at the food bank. Volunteers are also needed to assemble boxes that will go to families in need.
When you’re making plans for your own holiday meal, pick up a few extra items to donate to a less fortunate family. Community Action Services needs more than 2,000 hams and turkeys this year. They also accept vouchers for meat, plus mashed potato and gravy mixes, vegetables, cranberries, or anything else you love to feast on during the holidays.
To volunteer for any of Community Action Services’ opportunities, call (801) 373-8200 or visit www.communityactionprovo.org.
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