Calistus Multiple Myeloma Foundation accepts gently used or new coats, gloves, mittens and scarves to keep Myeloma patients warm for their school aged kids warm every winter season. Email judith@calistusfoundation.org for drop off location.

Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands hosts an Adopt a Family drive each year for approximately 20 families who apply to receive holiday presents. 

For wish lists, drop off days and group volunteer opportunities to wrap, email boldt@dsamidlands.org. 

HETRA's mission is to improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children of all ability levels through equine-assisted activities.

HETRA is seeking gifts that they will use in their office or barn to help run the day to day. Some items will even help with the therapy sessions with participants and horses.

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Items can be shipped or delivered to 10130 S. 222nd St. Gretna, NE 68028. Email meganb@hetra.org with questions. 

Educare students are growing and need new outdoor wear to keep them safe this winter! The goal is to provide each student with a new coat, boots, mitten/gloves, as well as socks and underwear (for preschoolers) to keep them warm and encourage outdoor play, even in the winter months. Holiday food and gift cards collected by organizations holding drives on Educare's behalf will be given to families enrolled in our schools needing extra help this holiday season.

To host a collection drive, email dolijnek@educareomaha.org to coordinate details. 

When refugees arrive to Omaha, they only have $1,275 to cover rent, groceries and other basic essentials until they gain employment. This is simply not enough to cover all the essentials needed to get settled into a new home much less a new country. Through their resettlement program, the ILC + REC team aims to receive as many donated household items as possible, so families can utilize their minimal funds for rent and other essentials upon arriving.

By buying hygiene items through Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center’s Holiday Drive, you are making a new refugee’s house a home, and also saving them critical dollars to help start their new lives in Omaha.

These items will be placed in homes by their volunteer home set up teams and ready for the family to use as soon as they arrive. 

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Donors can either mail or drop off items to Refugee Resettlement Office: Millwork Commons 1111 N 13th Street, Ste 128 Omaha, NE 68102

4,500 children under age 18 are considered food insecure in Sarpy County. Almost half of those children don’t qualify for federal nutrition programs based on household income. These students depend on regular meals served by their schools, which aren't provided when school is out for Winter Break. 

• Hot Chocolate
• Cookies
• Peanut butter
• Soup
• Easy Mac
• Crackers
• Granola bars
• Fruit cups
• Pudding Packs

Email neighborgoodcommunitypantry@gmail.com with questions or to set up a time for drop off.

New Visions Homeless Services hosts an annual Holiday Giveaway. Their low-barrier giveaway allows for a late sign-up and provides holiday assistance for children up to age 18. Participants receive gifts, diapers, and food to off-set their holiday expenses.

The most urgent needs are for teen boy and girl gift items.

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Items can be purchased from the wishlist and mailed, or dropped off at: 1435 N 15th Street, Council Bluffs, M-F 9AM-4PM

For questions or group volunteering, email hbeekhuizen@newvisionshs.org.

Project Christmas Joy is Omaha Home for Boys' annual drive to collect both essential needs and gifts for the youth, young adults and families at Omaha Home for Boys.

Your support of Project Christmas Joy helps make the holidays special for the young adults and families at OHB, many of whom have young children.

Learn more about Project Christmas Joy

Open Door Mission has multiple ways you can support families this holiday season. 

• Christmas Bell items are given to families who come through the door during the holiday season. Learn more
• Turkey N Fixin items will provide nutritious meals during the holiday season. Learn more
• Provide gifts for the Project Santa Toy Drive. Learn more
• Collect new underwear and socks. Learn more
• Gather items for Holiday Hygiene Kits. Learn more

For questions, email lkoepke@opendoormission.org

Donors invited to participate in Project Harmony's Adopt a Family program. Please contact Gabby Hogan at ghogan@projectharmony.com for more information.

In addition, gifts are needed for Project Harmony's clients and their families to pick out during the holiday season. These items will be made available for Project Harmony Staff and campus partners to gift to their clients as well.

• Small and medium stuffed animals and Squishmallows
• Small sets of LEGOS for all ages
• Popular action figures and toys (super heroes, Star Wars, Disney, My Little Pony, L.O.L. Surprise!, Harry Potter, Paw Patrol, etc.)
•  Dolls (diversity appreciated)
• Board games and card games
• Handheld video games
• Sports balls
• Cars and trucks
• Play-Doh or play putty
• Pop Its, Rubik’s cubes, squishy stress balls and other fidget toys
• Hats, gloves and scarves (Kids, Teens, Adults)
• Headphones
• Bath and body gift sets
• Perfume and cologne
• Men’s and women’s sweatshirts and sweatpants (all sizes)
• Women’s leggings (all sizes)
• Socks of all sizes
• Adult puzzles and coloring books
• Spotify and Apple Music gift cards
• Gift cards for pizza and fast food restaurants
• Convertible and infant car seats
• Pack ‘N Plays
• Gift cards to Target and Walmart
• Gift cards to grocery stores
• $10-$20 gas cards
• Scented candles
• Soft throw blankets

Items can be dropped off anytime during business hours, Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM, 11949 Q Street, Omaha. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact Gabby Hogan at ghogan@projectharmony.com

In 2022, Release was able to supply Christmas gifts to over 500 foster youth/mentees. Each foster parent is able to come into Release and pick out three gifts for each child and all mentors are able to pick out gifts for each child that they mentor.

Items needed include toys for children ages 0-18, with the biggest need being gifts for teens.

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Deliver to 4815 South 107th Avenue , Omaha -or- ship directly via Amazon. Email kimc@releaseinc.org with questions. 

Ronald McDonald House often has nearly 100 people staying with them while their kids get medical care. That means they go through a lot of paper towels, laundry detergent, etc. Providing a comfortable stay for families takes not only a wonderful house, but an amazing amount of items that need to always be on hand.

Holiday Collective Drive items needed:

• Gift Cards (Local Restaurants, Gas Stations, and Grocery Stores, Etc.)
• Items like those on their wish list 

Items can be shipped via the wish list or dropped off at 620 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. Contact awoodford@rmhcomaha.org with questions.