Your family, company or organization is invited to select a local holiday collection drive this season. As you are choosing items to gift, imagine the smiles you will bring! Thank you for spreading generosity and doing good for our neighbors.
Are you, your business or your organization providing items to a local nonprofit for a Holiday Collection Drive?
Which of these local nonprofits will you support?
Apex Community Services Completely Kids Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands Heartland Hope Mission MICAH House Release Stephen Center
On December 7, 2024, Apex Community Services is excited to host Holidays in the Village, a special event aimed at supporting families in our community by connecting them with local resources and providing an opportunity to shop for gifts and essentials. They are inviting over 50 area nonprofits and community organizations to participate, anticipating a diverse and engaged audience. With the recent decision by Project Intentional to discontinue their similar event, Apex is committed to filling this vital gap in our community. Your support can help make a significant difference in the lives of local children and families. Our goal is to serve 500 families (or over 1,500 individuals). Last year, Project Intentional served 1,500 families, so there is a huge need!
Items can be dropped off at 4805 N 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68134 - please make sure they are marked for Apex Community Services. Items can also be shipped directly to from the wish list.
Completely KIDS is hosting two drives: Winter Coat Drive (now - October 11): Please help provide NEW winter coats with tags on for our kids this winter. Sizes Youth XS - Adult XL are accepted. Holiday Gift Drive (now - December 2): Please help provide gifts for all of the children in their programs. Each kid in their program receives at least one wrapped gift before going on holiday break. Gifts need to be between $25- $30.
Items can be dropped off to 2566 St. Mary's Avenue ATTN: Ismael Alvarez del Castillo; pickup is also available. Please call 402-397-5809. Monetary donations are also accepted in lieu of physical donations. Give here and enter donation code HOLIDAY DRIVE.
Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands is seeing people to adopt families for the Holiday. Families create their own wish lists which are then shared with the family or organization who "adopted" that family. Designated drop off days are in early December. Email Leah at boldt@dsamidlands.org to learn more.
Toys will be distributed to families in need at Heartland Hope Mission's Hope-Filled Christmas event. Last year, they provided toys to over 5,000 children. This year, with overall numbers at a 134% increase compared to 2021, they anticipate serving over 6,000 children this Christmas.
Items requested: Brand new toys
Donations can be dropped off at the West O location (15555 Industrial Rd) during the following times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 am-4 pm, Saturdays 9:30 am-12 pm
MICAH House is seeking: winter clothes for adults and children, hygiene products, toys for the kids such as hot wheels, baby dolls, puzzles, Legos, action figures, etc.
In addition, canned food items is a big need this time of year. The food is used to make the meals that clients eat at the shelter. They use about 280 cans a week.
Around the holidays, they want MICAH House to feel like home for the kiddos so having those toys to give them will help them feel as if Santa stopped by just for them. As it's starting to get colder, some clients don't have fall/winter clothing. The winter weather can be very unpredictable and if a client needs to leave the shelter for whatever reason, they want to make sure they are well equipped for that weather.
Items can be dropped off in person at1415 Avenue J in Council Bluffs their East garage door. Donation hours are M-F from 1-5pm or email kwolbach@themicahhouse.org for alternatives.
Stephen Center is seeking donations of: board games, craft kits for children and adults, travel coffee mugs, reusable water bottles, $10 gas gift cards, movie theatre gift cards, baseballs, basketbals, footballs, hoodies/sweatpants/leggies of all sizes, and costume jewelry sets.
The Merry Mart will provide Stephen Center clients the opportunity to shop for their children at no cost from donated items. Gifts for adults are also needed so everyone at Stephen Center can open a gift on Christmas morning.
To participate, community members can drop-off items at Stephen Center’s Donation Dock (2723 Q Street), or shop the wish list and ship directly by Monday, December 9, 2024.
