Generation SERVE Holiday Giving Guide 2017

HOLIDAY GIVING GUIDE A resource for supporting our community during the 2017 holiday season.

PRESENTED BY

Generation SERVE

AUSTIN FAMILIES, The holidays are a great time to give back as a family and to teach your children the value of helping others in our community! Nonprofit organizations all across Austin are looking for support during this holiday season. Whether you are able to give time, money, or gifts, there is an opportunity for you and your family.

Our hope is that this guide will help you start your own tradition of family giving that continues throughout the New Year and beyond!

Thank you for making Austin a better place to live!

The Generation SERVE Team Marissa, Allie, Allison, Arielle, Beth, Carol, Charli, Jennifer

GIVING GUIDE LEGEND These icons will be used throughout the guide to indicate each giving opportunity's service area. If you are looking to support one of these particular service areas, use these icons to find the opportunities that are right for you.

Animal Care

Health & Wellness

Children

Poverty

Education

Refugees

Environment

Senior Support

TABLE OF CONTENTS A Legacy of Giving

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HEB Feast of Sharing

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Alzheimer's Texas

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Helping Hand Home

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American Heart Association

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Hope Food Pantry

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Arthritis Foundation

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Jeremiah Program

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Assistance League of Austin

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Junior League of Austin

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Austin Animal Center

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Keep Austin Beautiful

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Austin Child Guidance Center

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LifeWorks

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Austin Creative Reuse

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Meals on Wheels Central Texas

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Austin Diaper Bank

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Mobile Loaves & Fishes

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Austin Humane Society

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Mother's Milk Bank

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Austin Sunshine Camps

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Operation Blue Santa

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Austin Wildlife Rescue

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Operation Turkey

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Bookspring

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Partners in Parenting

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Breakthrough Central Texas

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Partnerships for Children

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Brighter Bites

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Pease Park Conservancy

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CareBOX

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Pop-Up Birthday

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Caritas of Austin

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Posada Esperanza

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Carrying Hope

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Ronald McDonald House

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CASA of Travis County

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Saint Louise House

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Center for Child Protection

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Sammy's House

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Central Texas SPCA

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STARRY

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Comfort Crew

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Texas Advocacy Project

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Communities in Schools

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Texas Baptist Children's Home

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Creative Action

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The SAFE Alliance

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For Every Child

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The Trail Foundation

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Foundation Communities

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Thinkery

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Generation SERVE

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TreeFolks

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Girls Empowerment Network

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Urban Roots

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YMCA of Austin

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HOLIDAY FAMILY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES A LEGACY OF GIVING www.alegacyofgiving.org 1408 E. 13th Street, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 917-4999 caroline@alegacyofgiving.org VOLUNTEER: A Legacy of Giving's Day of Service Join the Day of Service at Central Texas Food Bank (6500 Metropolis Dr.) on Friday, December 1 from 10am to 1pm. Unload donated food items, run the check in table and distribute lunch to students. All ages welcome, parent required.

Learn more: www.alegacyofgiving.org/events/day-of-service Email jillfaulkner@gmail.com to participate.

WISH LIST: Food and Outerwear for Coats for Kids Donate non-perishable food to support Central Texas Food Bank and coats for Coats for Kids.

Email jillfaulkner@gmail.com for more information.

Deadline: December 1st DONATE: Support A Legacy of Giving’s service learning and philanthropy education programs in 42 schools by making a gift.

Donate: www.alegacyofgiving.org/donate Checks can be mailed to their office.

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ALZHEIMER’S TEXAS www.txalz.org 3520 Executive Center Drive, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 241-0420 x10 TXPrograms@TXAlz.org VOLUNTEER: Donation Collectors at Christmas on Congress Collect pledge cards at Christmas on Congress at the Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave.) on Friday, December 15. Ages 8 and up only, parent required.

Email cwells@txalz.org to participate.

DONATE: 12 Reasons for Giving Advance research for a cure and enhance care by making a gift.

Donate: www.txalz.org/donate Donations can also be made by phone or by mail to their office.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION www.heart.org 10900-B Stonelake Blvd, Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759 (512) 338-2442 Tranise.Pleasant@heart.org WISH LIST: Heart Walk Gift Cards Donate gift cards and gift certificates to support American Heart Association Heart Walk 2018.

Email Tranise.Pleasant@heart.org for more information

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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION www.arthritis.org 13492 Research Blvd., Suite 120-704, Austin, TX 78750 (512) 975-7025 hpetty@arthritis.org

VOLUNTEER: Jingle Bell Run Assistance Join the Jingle Bell Run at Camp Mabry Parade Ground (2200 W. 35th St.) on Sunday, December 10, 11am-2pm or 2pm-6pm. First shift will set up/decorate.

Second shift will help with registration/activities. All ages welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: www.jbr.org/austin, then go to Volunteer Registration WISH LIST: Jingle Bell Run Wish List Donate gift baskets, gift cards, cases of fruit and healthy snacks to support their Jingle Bell Run. Call Helen Petty at (512) 975-7025 for more information.

Deadline: December 8th DONATE: Campaign to Cure Arthritis Help provide education, support and advocacy for individuals with arthritis by making a gift.

Donate: www.arthritis.org/donate EVENT: Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Come to the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis at Camp Mabry Parade Ground on Sunday, December 10 at 2pm. This event is for all ages and all proceeds will support the Arthritis Foundation.

Register: www.jbr.org/austin

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AUSTIN www.alaustin.org 4901 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756 (512) 458-3716 president@alaustin.org WISH LIST: Legacy of Literacy Book Drive Donate new or gently used children’s books to support this book drive, which will support literacy efforts in AISD schools.

Email marketing_com@alaustin.org to schedule a delivery time.

Deadline: December 31st DONATE: Clothes for Kids Help students served by Operation School Bell by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2zDfLTN Mail checks to their address with “Clothes for Kids” on the memo line.

AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER www.austintexas.gov/department/aac 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 978-0500 animalservicesvolunteers@austintexas.gov VOLUNTEER: Christmas Day Public Volunteer Event On Monday, December 25, visit, play and cuddle with rescued dogs, cats and rabbits, make pet toys and distribute gifts to pets at the shelter. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Details will be posted on AAC’s website and Facebook page.

WISH LIST: Amazon Wish List Donate Amazon wish list items to rescued shelter pets. Items can be shipped via Amazon or delivered any day, 11am to 7pm.

View wish list: amzn.to/2wtnMdO

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AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER www.austinchildguidance.org 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751 (512) 451-2242 bgolden@austinchildguidance.org ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Adopt-a-Family Adopt a family this holiday season. You’ll receive a wish list and shop for the family’s holiday gifts.

Email bgolden@austinchildguidance.org to participate Deadline: December 12th to deliver gifts.

WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate supplies for gardening, therapy, offices to improve mental health of kids/families. Deliver to ACGC during business hours.

View: bit.ly/2Ai8tps Email bgolden@austinchildguidance.org to make a donation Deadline: December 12th DONATE: Holiday Giving Campaign Support children/families receiving services at ACGC by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2zur194

AUSTIN CREATIVE REUSE www.austincreativereuse.org 6406 North IH-35, #1801, Austin, TX 78752 (512) 375-3041 info@austincreativereuse.org VOLUNTEER: Open Volunteer Hours Sort materials, make business cards and more, Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm or Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm. Ages 3+, parent required for kids under 15.

Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org to sign up.

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WISH LIST: Donate Materials Donate supplies that can be used for arts & crafts to support their mission of fostering conservation & reuse. Materials can be dropped off at the store during business hours (10am to 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10am to 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays).

Wish list: bit.ly/2zucNF1 DONATE: Center Growth Support ACR’s expansion into a larger space by making a gift.

Donate: www.austincreativereuse.org/donate/ Cash donations can also be made in person at their store.

AUSTIN DIAPER BANK www.austindiapers.org 8711 Burnet Road, Suite B34, Austin, TX 78757 (512) 710-7232 lindsaymartinez@austindiapers.org VOLUNTEER: Warehouse Volunteer Warehouse volunteer opportunities weekly throughout November and December. Volunteers help sort and wrap diapers and do inventory. Ages 8 and up only, parent required.

Sign Up: www.austindiapers.org/p/volunteer.html WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate diapers/related products to support babies, families, seniors. Items can ship from the Amazon wish list or deliver to one of ADB’s drop-off locations.

View wish list and drop-off locations: bit.ly/2h0a7DW Deadline: December 31st DONATE: Holiday Giving Provide diapers to families in need by making a gift.

Donate: www.austindiapers.org/p/donate.html

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AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY www.austinhumanesociety.org 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752 (512) 646-7387 areed@austinhumanesociety.org VOLUNTEER: Rescue Reading Kids can bring a book and read to rescued cats on weekends in November/December. All ages welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: bit.ly/2yMpVCq WISH LIST: Amazon Wish List Donate pet care supplies to support rescued pets. Donations can be shipped via Amazon or delivered to the shelter.

View wish list: www.austinhumanesociety.org/give/wishlist/ DONATE: Home for the Holidays Support AHS’s rescued pets by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2p4u01B Cash/checks can be delivered in person or mailed to their address c/o Anna Reed, with “Generation SERVE” on the memo line.

AUSTIN SUNSHINE CAMPS www.sunshinecamps.org 2225 Andrew Zilker Rd., Austin, TX 78746 (512) 505-0904 julia@sunshinecamps.org WISH LIST: Summer Camp Wish List Donate Legos, children's books, athletic supplies and handheld radios to support Austin Sunshine Camps' summer programs.

Email julia@sunshinecamps.org or call for information Deadline: December 31

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DONATE: Austin YMBL Sunshine Camps End-of-Year Campaign Support after school and summer camp programs with a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2gpyNnL Checks can be mailed to Austin Sunshine Camps, Attn: Linda Thompson, P.O. Box 161270, Austin, TX 78716.

AUSTIN WILDLIFE RESCUE www.austinwildliferescue.org 5401 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Austin, TX 78721 (512) 472-9453 wildliferescue@sbcglobal.net WISH LIST: Amazon Wish List Donate animal care/facility supplies to support the 7,000 animals AWR rescues yearly. Items can be shipped via Amazon.

View wish list: a.co/eG3vbp2 DONATE: Donations for Wildlife Help rehabilitate rescued wild animals by making a gift.

Donate: www.austinwildliferescue.org/donate-now

BOOKSPRING www.bookspring.org 2006 Greenbrook Pkwy., Austin, TX 78723 (512) 472-1791 amanda.shaver@bookspring.org WISH LIST: Book Donations Donate new/gently used children's books, non-religious wrapping paper, ribbon, and tape for families. Deliver on weekdays, 8:30am-5pm.

Email amanda.shaver@bookspring.org to set up delivery time.

Deadline: Books welcome year-round. Other items by Dec. 3rd

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DONATE: Bookspring Annual Appeal Support the Books for Me and ReadWell programs with a gift.

Donate: www.bookspring.org/ifly Mail checks to Bookspring, P.O. Box 143147, Austin, TX 78714

BREAKTHROUGH CENTRAL TEXAS www.breakthroughctx.org 1050 E. 11th St., Ste. 350, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 692-9444 elvira@breakthroughctx.org WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate school supplies to support the students Breakthrough serves. Donations can be delivered weekdays from 10am-5pm.

Email info@breakthroughaustin.org to set up a delivery time.

Deadline: December 15th DONATE: Support Breakthrough's Class of 2018 Funds will support the 100 Breakthrough graduating seniors in the class of 2018 as they prepare to attend college in the fall.

Donate: www.breakthroughctx.org/donate

BRIGHTER BITES www.brighterbites.org 9715 Burnet Rd., Bldg. 7, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78758 (919) 360-4156 stefanie.cousins@brighterbites.org WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate kitchen appliances, kitchen tools, and new/gently used cookbooks in English or Spanish.

Email maggie.whittington@brighterbites.org to set up delivery.

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DONATE: Provide produce/nutrition education to families by making a gift.

Donate: www.brighterbites.org/donate Checks can be mailed to their office c/o Stefanie Cousins.

CAREBOX www.careboxprogram.org 5555 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. E-111, Austin, TX 78751 (512) 296-2180 info@careboxprogram.org VOLUNTEER: Blanket Making Buy blanket making kits/fleece and make no-sew blankets at home for cancer patients through December 31. Ages 6+, parent required.

Email info@careboxprogram.org to get started WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate diapers (adult or baby), baby wipes, bendy straws, disinfectant wipes, oral thermometers, antibiotic ointment, Aquaphor, non-skid socks, and electric heating pads for patients. Deliver donations to their office, weekdays 9am-5pm.

Email info@careboxprogram.org to set up delivery.

DONATE: Adopt-a-CareBOX Make a gift to fulfill a cancer patient's wish list.

Donate: bit.ly/2zLjJtN Checks can be mailed and made out to CareBOX Program.

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CARITAS OF AUSTIN www.caritasofaustin.org 611 Neches St., Austin, TX 78701 (512) 479-4610 choodfoster@caritasofaustin.org VOLUNTEER: Turkey Trot Volunteer Help with packet pick up, race day registration & operations for the Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot from November 19th to the 23rd. Ages 8+, parent required.

Sign Up: bit.ly/2gOxvYP or email mortiz@caritasofaustin.org.

WISH LIST: Housing and Refugee Resettlement Donate food, hygiene, kitchen, household items and gift cards. Deliver donations to Caritas by appointment.

View wish list: www.caritasofaustin.org/get-involved/wishlist/ Email choodfoster@caritasofaustin.org to set up delivery time.

EVENT: Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot Come to the Turkey Trot at The Long Center on Thanksgiving at 8:45am for kids' and adults' races. All ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Caritas.

Register: www.thundercloud.com/register/

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CARRYING HOPE www.carryinghope.com 9600 Escarpment Blvd., Suite 745-239, Austin, TX 78749 (830) 708-1159 info@carryinghope.com VOLUNTEER: Hope for the Holidays Join Hope for the Holidays at the Georgetown Recreation Center (1003 N. Austin Ave.) on Sunday, December 10. Volunteers will run booths and serve food to foster families during A World for Children foster care’s holiday party. All ages welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: www.carryinghope.com/holidays VOLUNTEER: Stocking Stuffers Join Carrying Hope by purchasing stocking stuffers (like Legos, bubbles or PlayDoh) to distribute to foster kids during early to mid-December. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: www.carryinghope.com/holidays ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Make a Hope Pack Adopt one of Carrying Hope’s foster child clients this holiday season by making a Hope Pack. You’ll select an age and gender and shop for items to comfort a child in foster care.

Sign Up: www.carryinghope.com/make-a-hope-pack/ WISH LIST: Most Needed Items Donate diapers, kids’ clothing, toys and more to support foster kids. Donations can be delivered to Carrying Hope or picked up.

View wish list: www.carryinghope.com/most-needed-items Email info@carryinghope.com to set up a pick up/delivery time.

DONATE: Make a Hope Pack Support foster kids in Central Texas by making a gift.

Donate: www.carryinghope.com/donations/donate/ Checks can be mailed to Carrying Hope.

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CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY www.casatravis.org 7701 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 301, Austin, TX 78752 (512) 539-2644 callie.langford@casatravis.org WISH LIST: Toy Drive Donate $30 Target and Walmart gift cards to support kids in foster care. Sign up on their site or mail gift cards to CASA. Learn more: www.casatravis.org/toydrive Deadline: December 4th

CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION www.centerforchildprotection.org 8509 FM 969, Bldg. 2, Austin, TX 78724 (512) 472-1164 awest@centerforchildprotection.org VOLUNTEER: Birthday Boxes Make birthday boxes at home for child abuse victims. Wrap a box and fill it with cake mix, candles, decorations and anything else needed to celebrate a child’s birthday.

Email awest@centerforchildprotection.org to participate.

VOLUNTEER: Coping Kits Make coping kits at home for children attending forensic interviews or exams.

Volunteers will decorate a canvas bag and fill with coloring books, crayons, soft blanket/socks, a stress ball, aromatherapy lotion and cards with breathing exercises.

Email awest@centerforchildprotection.org to participate.

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ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Holiday Project Adopt one of the Center’s client families this holiday season. Donate new toys, gifts and decorations for children of all ages.

Email awest@centerforchildprotection.org to participate.

Deadline: December 15th WISH LIST: Kid’s Closet Donate items ranging from clothing to toys and games to support child abuse victims. Donations can be delivered to the Center weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm.

View wish list: bit.ly/2lMOYSY

DONATE: Lexus Luxury Car Raffle Support the Center by purchasing a ticket for their Lexus Luxury Car Raffle fundraiser.

Purchase Tickets: bit.ly/2h0bMta Ticket purchases can also be made by phone.

CENTRAL TEXAS SPCA www.centraltexasspca.org 909 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander, TX 78641 (512) 260-7722 volunteer@centraltexasspca.org VOLUNTEER: Holiday Gift Wrapping Join Central Texas SPCA for gift wrapping at Barnes & Noble at Lakeline Mall (11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park) from December 9th to 22nd. Volunteers will be wrapping purchases in exchange for donations. Ages 6 and up only, parent required.

More information will be posted here: www.centraltexasspca.org

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WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate cleaning, pet and office supplies to support the SPCA’s rescue pets.

Donations can be delivered to the shelter on Mondays and Fridays from 3-7pm and weekends from 12-5pm.

View wish list: www.centraltexasspca.org/wish-list/ DONATE: Year End Giving Support Central Texas SPCA by making a gift.

Donate: www.centraltexasspca.org/financial-contributions/ Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 98, Cedar Park, TX 78630

COMFORT CREW FOR MILITARY KIDS www.comfortcrew.org 9020 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., #1-200, Austin, TX 78759 (512) 372-8359 contact@comfortcrew.org VOLUNTEER: Holiday Hope This is a virtual opportunity to write encouraging notes for military families in December. Volunteers can leave a note of thanks or encouragement for military members and their families who are separated over the holidays due to deployments. Great activity for all ages!

More information will be posted here: www.comfortcrew.org DONATE: Cuzzies Care Program Support military children and their families by making a gift.

Donate: www.comfortcrew.org/donate_choose.html Checks can be mailed to their office.

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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS www.ciscentraltexas.org 3000 South IH-35, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 462-1771 djoiner@ciscentraltexas.org WISH LIST: Holiday Wish List and Gift Card Drive Donate gift cards, board games or puzzles for low-income families during the holidays. Deliver donations to their office by appointment.

Email djoiner@ciscentraltexas.org for more information.

Deadline: December 20th

CREATIVE ACTION www.creativeaction.org 2921 E. 17th St., Building B, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 442-8773 volunteer@creativeaction.org WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate glue, hot glue guns, fabric, markers, notebooks, paint, sequins, scissors, hammers and toilet paper/paper towel rolls to support Creative Action’s arts programming. Donations can be delivered to their office by appointment.

Email alexis@creativeaction.org to set up a delivery time.

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FOR EVERY CHILD, INC. www.hopetotes.org 11602 Turtle Lane, Austin, TX 78726 (512) 203-1139 for.everychild@yahoo.com VOLUNTEER: Toiletry Packing Join For Every Child Inc. for Hope Totes toiletry packing at their office on Saturday, November 25 at 10am for shift 1 or 1pm for shift 2. Volunteers will put together toiletry bags to be included in Hope Totes distributed to kids in emergency shelters. Ages 2 and up only, parent required for kids under 13.

Email for.everychild@yahoo.com with the number of volunteers attending and your contact information to participate.

VOLUNTEER: Hope Totes Decorating Join For Every Child Inc. for Hope Totes decorating at their office on December 9th at 10am (Shift 1) or 1pm (Shift 2). Volunteers will be decorating tote bags to fill with basic needs items and distribute to kids in shelters. Ages 4 and up, parent required.

Email for.everychild@yahoo.com with the number of volunteers attending and your contact information to participate.

WISH LIST: Hope Totes Amazon Wish List Donate new clothing, socks, underwear or pajamas, or anything from For Every Child Inc.’s Amazon wish list, to support kids in emergency shelters. Donations can be delivered to their office by appointment or shipped via Amazon.

View Amazon wish list: amzn.com/w/35DFITQPHKLNJ Call (512) 203-1139 to set up a delivery time.

Deadline: December 31st DONATE: Jackets of Joy Support For Every Child Inc.’s goal of providing jackets for 400 kids this holiday season by making a gift.

Donate: www.hopetotes.org/donate/ Mail checks to their office, with “Jackets of Joy” in the memo line.

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FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES www.foundcom.org 2600 W. Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78745 (512) 610-4008 meghan.hein@foundcom.org ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Sponsor a Family Adopt one of Foundation Communities’ client families this holiday season.

You’ll receive a wish list and shop for their gifts.

Sign Up: www.foundcom.org/about/holiday-sponsor/ Deadline: Sponsor by December 1. Deliver gifts by December 11.

WISH LIST: Holiday Assistance Program Donate gift cards, toys to support families this holiday. Deliver donations by appointment to the Community Financial Center S. (2600 W. Stassney Ln.).

View wish list and set up delivery time: bit.ly/2zaOEjR Deadline: December 8th DONATE: Make a Holiday Donation Support residents over the holidays by making a gift.

Donate: www.foundcom.org/get-involved/donate/ Mail checks to 3036 S. 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704 c/o Alyssa Gooch.

GENERATION SERVE www.generationserve.org 8711 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757 (512) 358-6943 info@generationserve.org VOLUNTEER: Generation SERVE offers a variety of family and youth service opportunities during the holiday season and every month of the year. For information and to view opportunities, visit generationserve.org/activitycalendar.

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WISH LIST: Donate items from Generation SERVE's Amazon Wish List to support our programs. Donations can be shipped directly from Amazon.

View wish list: http://amzn.to/2yGvkOH DONATE: Family Sponsorship Continue your family's commitment to volunteering by becoming a Family Sponsor of Generation SERVE! Our Family Sponsors support our mission with monthly/annual gifts and receive benefits, such as early calendar access.

Donate and Learn More: generationserve.org/familysponsorships

GIRLS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org P.O. Box 3122, Austin, TX 78764 (512) 808-4044 office@girlsempowermentnetwork.org WISH LIST: CampGEN Amazon Wish List Donate items from GEN’s Amazon Wish List to support campGEN program participants. Donations can be shipped directly from Amazon.

View wish list: www.bit.ly/campGENwish Deadline: January 15th

H-E-B FEAST OF SHARING www.heb.com/static-page/article-template/Feast-of-Sharing VOLUNTEER: H-E-B Feast of Sharing Join H-E-B and United Way of Greater Austin for the Feast of Sharing at Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) on November 21 at 3pm or 6pm. Help provide 14,000 Thanksgiving meals. Ages 14+ only, no parent required.

Sign Up: bit.ly/2wLlzd1

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HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN www.helpinghandhome.org 3804 Avenue B, Austin, TX 78751 (512) 459-3353 krothfelder@helpinghandhome.org WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate electronics, gift cards, toys, therapy items for kids at Helping Hand Home. Deliver to their center by appointment.

View wish list: www.helpinghandhome.org/wish-list/ Call (512) 600-7897 or email krothfelder@helpinghandhome.org.

Deadline: December 18th for holiday-specific items

DONATE: Helping Hand Home Holiday Appeal Support the Helping Hand Home children by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2gOaYHI Checks can be mailed to their center.

HOPE FOOD PANTRY AUSTIN www.hopefoodpantryaustin.org 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751 (512) 420-1070 info@hopefoodpantryaustin.org WISH LIST: Food Drive Host a food drive to support the 13,000 clients Hope Food Pantry serves each year.

View popular items to collect for food drives: bit.ly/2zjtTW5 Email info@hopefoodpantryaustin.org to set up a delivery time.

DONATE: Year-Round Food Distribution Support families served by Hope Food Pantry by making a gift.

Checks can be mailed to the pantry.

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JEREMIAH PROGRAM www.jeremiahprogram.org/austin/ 1200 Paul Teresa Saldana St., Austin, TX 78702 (512) 770-9036 danderson@jeremiahprogram.org ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Adopt a Family Adopt one of Jeremiah Program’s client families this holiday. Receive a wish list and shop for the gifts. Clients are single moms and their children.

Email jvanroekel@jeremiahprogram.org to participate.

Deadline: December 8th for gifts to be delivered DONATE: Holiday Campaign for Jeremiah Families Help Jeremiah Program break the cycle of poverty by making a gift.

Donate: www.jeremiahprogram.org/austin/give/ Checks can be mailed to their campus c/o Deirdre Anderson.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN www.jlaustin.org 5416 Parkcrest Dr., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 467-8982 info@jlaustin.org VOLUNTEER: Coats for Kids Sorting Join Coats for Kids’ Youth Sorting Night at Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) on Tuesday, December 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Volunteers will sort coats.

Ages 8 and up only, parent required.

Sign Up: www.jlaustin.org/coats/coats-for-kids-volunteer/

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DONATE: Coats for Kids Support the Coats for Kids event by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2gVeuUq EVENT: A Christmas Affair Come to Palmer Events Center on Sunday, November 19 for Breakfast with Santa at 9am and Lunch with Santa at 11:30am. Event is appropriate for all ages.

Proceeds support Coats for Kids.

Purchase tickets: bit.ly/2iUaKDj

KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL www.keepaustinbeautiful.org 55 North IH-35, Suite 215, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 391-0617 keith@keepaustinbeautiful.org VOLUNTEER: Clean Lady Bird Lake Join Clean Lady Bird Lake on Saturday, December 9, 9am to 11am. Clean debris from the shoreline, water and surrounding trails of Lady Bird Lake. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: bit.ly/2haIcVE VOLUNTEER: Highway 360 Holiday Cleanup Join the Highway 360 clean up at Canyon Springs Apartments (7700 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.) on Saturday, January 6, 9am to 11am. Volunteers will take down decorations along the highway, registration will open mid-December. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: www.keepaustinbeautiful.org

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LIFEWORKS www.lifeworksaustin.org 3700 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704 (512) 735-2400 holidayhelp@lifeworksaustin.org

VOLUNTEER: Apartment Starter Kits Create Apartment Starter Kits for homeless youth/families moving into safe housing. Volunteers will create bathroom or kitchen kits and deliver them to LifeWorks’ office.

Learn more: www.lifeworksaustin.org/phh2017 Email holidayhelp@lifeworksaustin.org to participate.

ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Sponsor a Youth or Family Adopt one of LifeWorks’ youth or family clients this holiday season. You’ll receive a wish list and shop for gifts.

Sign Up: www.lifeworksaustin.org/phh2017 Deadline: December 10th to deliver gifts WISH LIST: Backpack/Sleeping Bag Drive Donate new or gently used backpacks and sleeping bags to support homeless youth during the holidays. Donations can be delivered to LifeWorks weekdays from 9am to 5pm.

Sign Up: www.lifeworksaustin.org/phh2017 Deadline: December 15th WISH LIST: Holiday Gift Card Drive Donate gift cards to Walmart, Target and HEB for homeless youth. Donations can be delivered or mailed to their office.

Sign Up: www.lifeworksaustin.org/phh2017 Deadline: December 22nd DONATE: Project Holiday Help Help provide youth and families with self-sufficiency by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2zvsQPV Checks can be mailed to their office.

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MEALS ON WHEELS CENTRAL TEXAS www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org 3227 E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702 (512) 476-6325 volunteer@mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org VOLUNTEER: Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers will pick up meals and delivery routes at Meals on Wheels and deliver them to homebound seniors across Austin. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: bit.ly/2ytDMR1 VOLUNTEER: Holiday Cards and Brown Bag Decorating Decorate holiday cards and brown bags on weekdays and Saturdays during the holidays. Volunteers will decorate the bags used to package meals and groceries for clients and create holiday cards to be delivered to clients. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Email volunteer@mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org to participate.

WISH LIST: PALS Holiday Pet Gift Drive Donate new and gently used pet gifts to support clients of Meals on Wheels’ PALS Program. Collect pet toys, treats, beds, leashes in quantities large enough to fill at least 50 pet stockings. Deliver donations to Meals on Wheels, gift bags/stockings are optional.

Learn more: bit.ly/2zfhq4Y Email pals@mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org to participate.

Deadline: December 4th WISH LIST: Client Donations Donate new socks, blankets, shampoo, soap, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, Ensure or gift cards to support Meals on Wheels seniors. Deliver donations to MOW during business hours.

Email volunteer@mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org for information.

Deadline: December 15th

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MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES www.mlf.org 9301 Hog Eye Rd., Austin, TX 78724 (512) 551-5452 brigette@mlf.org WISH LIST: Blankets and Heaters Donate new queen-sized blankets and ceramic tower heaters to support previously homeless residents of Community First! Village. Deliver donations to the village (9301 Hog Eye Rd.) by appointment.

Email brigette@mlf.org to set up a delivery time.

Deadline: December 29th WISH LIST: Commissary Wish List Donate clothing, sleeping bags and non-perishable food to support homeless clients of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Deliver donations to their commissary (903 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.) by appointment.

Email tony@mlf.org to set up a delivery time DONATE: Ways to Give Help end chronic homelessness by making a gift.

Donate: www.mlf.org/ways-to-give/ EVENT: Village of Lights Come to Village of Lights at Community First! Village (9301 Hog Eye Rd.) on December 2nd and 9th from 5pm to 9pm. Enjoy a Christmas light spectacular and Christmas Market. Event is for all ages and free to the public. Proceeds from the market support Community First! residents.

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MOTHERS’ MILK BANK www.milkbank.org 5925 Dillard Circle, Austin, TX 78752 (512) 494-0800 alison@milkbank.org VOLUNTEER: Mural Painting Join Mothers’ Milk Bank for mural painting at the milk bank on Saturday, December 2nd at 9:30am. Volunteers will help preserve their mural by applying a coat of anti-graffiti paint. Ages 5+ only, parent required for volunteers under 16.

Email tedrah@milkbank.org to participate.

VOLUNTEER: Various Projects Join Mothers’ Milk Bank for ongoing volunteer opportunities on weekdays from 10am to 4pm. Help with the garden, cutting towels, assembling materials and processing milk in the lab. Ages 5+ only (16+ for milk processing), parent required for kids under 16.

Email alison@milkbank.org to participate.

DONATE: Charitable Care Program Support Mothers’ Milk Bank’s mission of providing every medically fragile infant with donated milk by making a gift.

Donate: milkbank.secure.force.com/donate

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OPERATION BLUE SANTA www.bluesanta.org 4101 S. Industrial Dr., Suite 2260, Austin, TX 78744 (512) 974-2583 bluesanta@austintexas.gov ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Adopt a Family Adopt a family in need of assistance this holiday. You’ll contact the family for their wish list and shop for the holiday meal and gifts.

Sign Up: www.bluesanta.org/adopt_family/adopt_family.htm Deadline: December 15th (December 16th to deliver gifts) WISH LIST: Toy Drive Donate toys, gifts for children from infancy to 14 years old to support families in need for the holidays. Donations can be delivered to one of their toy drop off locations or toy drive events, or delivered directly from their Right Gift wish list.

View wish list: www.rightgift.com/bluesanta View toy drop offs: bluesanta.org/toy_drop/toy_drop.htm View toy drive events: bluesanta.org/calendar/calendar.htm Deadline: December 16th EVENT: Zilker Tree Lighting Come to the Zilker Tree Lighting at Zilker Park (2220 Barton Springs Rd.) on Sunday, November 26th from 6pm to 9pm. Event is for all ages and is free to the public. Children can get photos taken with Blue Santa, and families can bring donations of toys and cash.

Learn more: www.bluesanta.org/calendar/calendar.htm

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OPERATION TURKEY www.operationturkey.com 4315 Guadalupe St., Suite 300, Austin, TX 78751 1 (866) 678-8751 info@operationturkey.com VOLUNTEER: Operation Turkey Thanksgiving Join one of their four local Thanksgiving events in Austin (Downtown, Northwest, South, Cedar Park) on Thursday, November 23 from 8am-12pm. Help with cooking, cleaning and serving food. All ages welcome, parent required for kids under 16.

Sign Up: www.operationturkey.com/volunteer/ DONATE: Donate Help serve 50,000 people this Thanksgiving by making a gift.

Donate: www.operationturkey.com/donate/

PARTNERS IN PARENTING www.pipaustin.org 2921 E. 17th St., Building D, Suite 6, Austin, TX 78702 (817) 901-9717 jessica@pipaustin.org VOLUNTEER: Holiday Card Making Make holiday cards at Partners in Parenting on Sunday, December 3rd from 10am to 12pm. Ages 3 to 12 only, parent required for volunteers under 12.

Email jessica@pipaustin.org to participate.

DONATE: Give New Parents the Gift of a Village Support the PIPsqueaks program and new parents by making a gift.

Donate: www.pipaustin.org/donate/ Checks can be mailed to their office.

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PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN www.partnershipsforchildren.org 14000 Summit Dr., Austin, TX 78728 (512) 834-4756 info@partnershipsforchildren.org ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Sponsor a Child Adopt a child under the care of CPS or foster care this holiday season. You’ll receive a wish list and shop for their gifts.

Email holidaywishes@partnershipsforchildren.org WISH LIST: Holiday Gifts Donate gifts to support infant through teenage clients who did not receive a sponsor over the holidays.

View wish list: bit.ly/2xPjDjX Email holidaywishes@partnershipsforchildren.org to participate.

DONATE: Holiday Wishes Support Partnerships for Children’s Holiday Wishes program by making a gift. $75 fills all three wishes for a child.

Donate: bit.ly/2iNYUdT

PEASE PARK CONSERVANCY www.peasepark.org 3001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78705 (512) 569-3292 kristenbrown@peasepark.org DONATE: Pease Park Volunteer Day Support Help provide gardening supplies for volunteer days by making a gift.

Donate: www.peasepark.org/donate Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 50065, Austin, TX 78763

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POP-UP BIRTHDAY www.popupbirthday.org 3300 Bee Caves Rd., #650-141, Austin, TX 78746 (512) 983-0405 info@popupbirthday.org VOLUNTEER: Birthday Boxes Make Birthday Boxes at home through December 18. Fill a plastic bin with party decorations, food, gifts to go to a child in foster care. Deliver boxes to 2805 Hubbard Circle or 6624 Lost Horizon Drive any Monday through December 18 from 8am to 8pm.

Sign Up: www.signup.com/go/YgqtwWP DONATE: Birthdays Happen All Year!

Help Pop-Up Birthday celebrate foster children by making a gift.

Donate: www.popupbirthday.org/donate.html Checks can be mailed to their office.

POSADA ESPERANZA www.casamarianella.org/posada-esperanza/ (512) 928-8862 posadaesperanza@casamarianella.org WISH LIST: Amazon Wish List Donate baby/household items to support immigrant families at Posada Esperanza. Deliver directly from Amazon or by appointment.

View wish list: a.co/fdIERQk Email posadaesperanza@casamarianella.org to set up delivery.

DONATE: Support immigrant mothers and their children escaping domestic and cultural violence by making a gift.

Email posadaesperanza@casamarianella.org to make a donation.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS www.rmhc-ctx.org 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin, TX 78723 (512) 472-9844 info@rmhc-ctx.org VOLUNTEER: Prepare a Meal Prepare meals for families staying at the house throughout December. Create a menu, provide the ingredients and cook meals in their kitchen. All ages are welcome, parent required.

Sign Up: www.rmhc-ctx.org/get-involved/meal-provider WISH LIST: Holiday Wish List Drive Donate baby, toddler, teen and parent gifts to support families with hospitalized children staying at RMHCCTX during the holidays. Donations can be delivered by appointment.

View wish list: www.rmhc-ctx.org/get-involved/wish-list Email info@rmhc-ctx.org to set up a delivery time.

Deadline: December 24th DONATE: Keeping Families Close at RMHCCTX Support families and kids served by RMHCCTX by making a gift.

Donate: www.rmhc-ctx.org/donate-today Checks can be mailed to the house.

EVENT: Lights of Love Come to Lights of Love at Ronald McDonald House on Sunday, December 3rd from 4pm to 7pm. Event is for all ages and all proceeds will support RMHCCTX. Suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family; attendees can also purchase lights in memory of a loved one. The event will include holiday lights, photos with Santa, a snow slide, cookie decorating and more.

Learn more: www.rmhc-ctx.org/all-events/lights-of-love/

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SAINT LOUISE HOUSE www.saintlouisehouse.org P.O. Box 150637, Austin, TX 78715 (512) 302-0027 volunteer@saintlouisehouse.org WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate cleaning supplies, soap, shampoo, conditioner and gift cards to HEB, Target and Walmart to support formerly homeless single mothers and their children staying at Saint Louise House.

Email volunteer@saintlouisehouse.org to set up a delivery time.

DONATE: Donate Help women/children at Saint Louise House with a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2za86PT Checks can be mailed to Saint Louise House’s PO Box.

SAMMY’S HOUSE www.sammyshouse.org 2415 Twin Oaks Dr., Austin, TX 78757 (512) 453-5258 n.vinton@sammyshouse.org ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Sponsor a Sammy’s House Family Adopt an economically disadvantaged family with a special needs child this holiday. Provide gifts or help a family cover basic needs with gift cards/paying utility bills.

Email n.vinton@sammyshouse.org to participate.

Deadline: December 15th to deliver gifts

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WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate children’s educational activities, games, toys or HEB gift cards to support economically disadvantaged families with special needs children. Deliver donations by appointment.

Email n.vinton@sammyshouse.org for more information.

Deadline: December 15th DONATE: Sponsor a Child Support children with developmental delays by making a gift.

Donate: www.sammyshouse.org/donate Checks can be mailed to their center.

STARRY www.starry.org 1301 N. Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 246-4294 jm.horton@starry.org WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate boys’ clothing, baby items, cleaning supplies, art/craft supplies, or gift cards to support foster kids. Deliver donations to STARRY’s Volunteer Office (1101 N. Mays St., Cottage #6, Round Rock) by appointment.

View wish list: bit.ly/2hwvFc1 Email jm.horton@starry.org to set up a delivery time.

Deadline: December 20th

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TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT www.texasadvocacyproject.org 1524 South IH-35, Suite 350, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 476-5377 dritter@texasadvocacyproject.org VOLUNTEER: Hope for the Holidays Join Hope for the Holidays at the Texas Advocacy Project office between December 11-15. Wrap holiday gifts for families escaping violence. Ages 10+ only, parent required.

Sign Up: www.texasadvocacyproject.org/helping-our-heroes/volunteer DONATE: Hope for the Holidays Help preventing domestic violence by making a gift.

Donate: bit.ly/2zo5O0m

TEXAS BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME www.tbch.org 1101 N. Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 255-3682 brenda.gilbert@tbch.org WISH LIST: Lego Sets Donate Lego sets to support children staying at TBCH during the holidays.

Donations can be delivered to TBCH’s Volunteer Center (1101 N. Mays St., Bldg.

15) by appointment.

Email brenda.gilbert@tbch.org to set up a delivery time.

Deadline: December 15th

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THE SAFE ALLIANCE www.safeaustin.org P.O. Box 19454, Austin, TX 78760 (512) 267-7233 lcontreras@safeaustin.org VOLUNTEER: Holiday Helpers Join SAFE for their Holiday Helpers program at their East Austin campuses between December 7th and 20th. Help accept, sort, organize, wrap gifts as they are dropped off. Bring your own wrapping supplies. Ages 13+ only, parent required.

Sign Up: www.signup.com/go/LUqwEn ADOPT-A-CLIENT: Sponsor a SAFE Holiday Wish List Adopt one of SAFE’s clients this holiday. You’ll receive a wish list and shop for the family, youth or adult’s holiday gifts.

Sign Up: bit.ly/2ys5bTx Deadline: December 12th to deliver gifts WISH LIST: SAFE Holiday Program Gifts Donate toys, electronics, household items, and gift cards to support clients escaping domestic violence, abuse or neglect. Deliver to SAFE’s Holiday Warehouse (1401 Grove Blvd.) or ship directly from Amazon.

View wish list: bit.ly/2ys5bTx View Amazon wish list: a.co/15DyY0F Deadline: December 20th DONATE: SAFE's End of Year Campaign Help SAFE end domestic violence and abuse by making a gift.

Donate: www.safeaustin.org/donate2SAFE Checks can be mailed to their P.O. Box.

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THE TRAIL FOUNDATION www.thetrailfoundation.org P.O. Box 5195, Austin, TX 78763 1 (877) 448-7245 hello@thetrailfoundation.org DONATE: Family Memberships for the Butler Trail Support The Trail Foundation’s efforts to protect and enhance the Butler Hikeand-Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake by getting or gifting a family membership.

Donate: bit.ly/2pGq7RO

THINKERY www.thinkeryaustin.org 1830 Simond Ave., Austin, TX 78723 (512) 469-6200 info@thinkeryaustin.org DONATE: Open Door Campaign Help the Thinkery provide free admission and camp scholarships to low-income children by making a gift.

Donate: support.thinkeryaustin.org/donate Donations can also be made by calling (512) 469-6232.

DONATE: Thinkery Gift Memberships Give a Thinkery membership to a family this holiday season.

Gift a Membership: support.thinkeryaustin.org/gift EVENT: Gingerbread Workshops Come to Gingerbread Workshops at the Thinkery between December 9th and 24th. This event is for all ages and proceeds support the Thinkery’s educational programs.

Register: www.thinkeryaustin.org/gingerbread

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TREEFOLKS www.treefolks.org 10803 Platt Ln., Austin, TX 78725 (512) 443-5323 jo@treefolks.org VOLUNTEER: Community Tree Planting Join Community Tree Planting from 9am to 12pm at Oak Springs Park on December 2nd, Camp Mabry on December 9th or Gracywoods Park on December 16th. Dig, plant trees, spread mulch and water plants. Ages 6 and up only, parent required.

Sign Up: www.treefolks.org/volunteer-with-trees-2 WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate gardening supplies, lawn mowers, cameras, computers, electronic equipment and office supplies to support TreeFolks. Deliver donations to their office by appointment.

Email jo@treefolks.org for full wish list and to set up a delivery time.

DONATE: End of Year Giving to TreeFolks Support TreeFolks’ tree planting/education programs by making a gift.

Donate: www.treefolks.org/donate Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1395, Del Valle, TX 78617

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URBAN ROOTS www.urbanrootsatx.org 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, TX 78702 (512) 750-8019 volunteer@urbanrootsatx.org VOLUNTEER: Farm Volunteer Day Join Farm Volunteer Days at the Urban Roots Farm (7651 Delwau Ln.) on select Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Help with tasks that include harvesting produce, weeding, planting and composting. Ages 10 and up only, parent required for volunteers under 14.

Sign Up: bit.ly/1XmEvtj WISH LIST: General Wish List Donate farming equipment, computers and gift cards to support the youth that Urban Roots serves.

View wish list: www.urbanrootsatx.org/give/ Email lashawn@urbanrootsatx.org to set up a delivery time.

DONATE: End of Year Campaign Support Urban Roots’ youth leaders by making a gift.

Donate: www.urbanrootsatx.org/give/ Checks can be mailed to their office.

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YMCA OF AUSTIN www.austinymca.org 1100 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78703 (512) 542-9622 jhickey@austinymca.org VOLUNTEER: Annual Children’s Christmas Party Join the Annual Children’s Christmas Party at East Communities YMCA (5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd.) on Sunday, December 3rd from 9am to 2pm. Help children make holiday crafts, help Santa give out presents and hand out hot cocoa. Ages 8+ only, parent required.

Email jhickey@austinymca.org to participate.

WISH LIST: Senior Retreat Wish List Donate puzzles, games, books to support people with Alzheimer’s and dementia that attend TownLake YMCA’s Senior Retreat. Deliver donations to TownLake YMCA by appointment.

Email michelle.reid@austinymca.org to set up a delivery time.

DONATE: Annual Giving Campaign Support YMCA’s mission to provide programs and resources to all families, regardless of income, by making a gift.

Donate: www.austinymca.org/donate Checks can be mailed to the TownLake YMCA.

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS!

The Asamoah Family The Chapman Family The Terry Family

The Brannen/Dollinger Family The Bronson Family Heather & Jack Nelson The Townshend/Peña Family

Lisa & Jeff Hobbs Mindy Weber & Lowell McRoberts

Our vision is to develop generations of communityminded leaders and citizens. We engage children in volunteerism and empower them to make a difference in their communities.

Since 2009, Generation SERVE has organized 4,115 volunteer activities that engaged 25,393 children and their families, logging 58,691 total volunteer hours serving nearly 90 Austin-area non-profit organizations and groups.

We accomplish this through three program areas.

Family Volunteering Service Learning Youth Leadership

generationserve.org 8711 Burnet Rd., Suite B-33 Austin, TX 78757 (512) 358-6943 • info@generationserve.org