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Your Guide to HOLIDAY GIVING for Charlotte Nonprofits
Are you looking for a nonprofit to support this holiday season? Join in with friends and family and use this Holiday Giving Guide to give nonprofits exactly what they are wishing for this holiday season. You can make an impact by providing support in exactly the way these organizations need the most, everything from socks, pajamas, toys, gift cards to volunteering!
Review these pages and see how much GOOD you can do by helping our local nonprofit community.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Baran Dance
• Charlotte Street Art Collaborative
• Love in Action Project Inc
• Agape Acres
• Carolina Raptor Center
• Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
• Catawba Lands Conservancy
• Charlotte Black Dogs
• Shining Hope Farms
• Tails of the Unwanted
Family Support
• Circle de Luz
• A Brighter Day Outreach
• Common Wealth Charlotte
• Crittenton of NC
• Crossnore Communities for Children
• Despierta
• Dilworth Center
• Families Forward Charlotte
• Foster Village Charlotte
• Gemma’s Hope
• Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
• HopeWay
• Lifeline Christian Mission Charlotte
• Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation
• New Beginnings Community Life Center
• Special Olympics Mecklenburg County
• Supportive Housing Communities
• The Harvest Center of Charlotte
• Women’s Health and Resilience Foundation Inc
• YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Food Insecurity
• Children’s Attention Home
• Feeding Charlotte
• FeedNC
• Phillips Academy
• R.I.C.’s Market Foundation
Housing and Shelter Supporting Nonprofits
• Beds for Kids
• Bridge of Hearts
• Charlotte Family Housing
• Furnish for Good
• Charlotte ToolBank
Teacher Support
Toys for Kids
• Teaching Fellows Institute
• Anderson Outreach
• Another Chance House of Refuge Inc
• Bright Blessings
• Champion House Of Care Project One Inc
• Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
• Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center
• Council for Children’s Rights
• Hope Haven
• HopeKids
• International House
• Matthews HELP Center
• Youth Villages
Wellness
• Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center
• Arts For Life
• Charlotte Trans Health
• Cool Kids Clubhouse
• Go Jen Go Foundation
• Hospitality House of Charlotte
• House of Mercy
• Madelyn’s Fund
• McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
• Metrolina Association for the Blind
• Mind Body Baby NC
• Move For Jenn
• Psychology For All
• Sanctuary Counseling Group
Youth Support
• Classroom Central
• AJ and the Cool Kids
• Allegro Foundation...a Champion for Children with Disabilities
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas
• Community Culinary School of Charlotte
• FARM127
• Freedom School Partners
• Launched For Life
• Least of These Carolinas
• Right Moves For Youth
• Thompson Child & Family Focus
GENERATIONAL STORYTELLING
Generational storytelling means passing down stories, experiences, and knowledge from generation to generation. These stories often contain lessons, morals, and insights that can help younger generations develop resilience, which is the ability to adapt and cope with challenges and adversity. It also creates a sense of security and belonging.
This concept is at the heart of how we serve our clients and families at SignatureFD. We focus on the “why behind the what.” Yes, we are a wealth management firm, but our philosophy is about more than creating a financial plan or saving for retirement.
We go even further and partner with clients to create a unique wealth journey by uncovering the stories that inform their personal goals.
We ask questions to get to the heart of financial decisions, like:
• “What are you saving your money for?”
• “What are your dreams for your family?”
• “What legacy do you hope to leave?”
With this approach to wealth management, we can co-create a narrative that connects wealth and worth.
This is what we call your Net Worthwhile®.
A good place to start your journey toward Net Worthwhile® is through generational storytelling, which can facilitate a deeper connection with loved ones and help clarify what matters most to you and your family today and in the future.
HOW TO PRACTICE GENERATIONAL STORYTELLING
Give yourself and those you love, including young children, permission to be curious. Create a warm and welcoming setting for family storytelling - virtually or in personincluding as many generations of family members as possible.
Open-ended questions work best. Here are some examples:
• Do you know the source of your name?
• What was going on in the world when you were born?
• Do you know which person you act or look like most in the family?
• Do you know some of the jobs your parents or grandparents had growing up?
Generational storytelling is a profound way to instill a deeper bond across generations and grow a sense of pride, identity, and connection to our past. All we need to do is ask questions and actively listen.
GENERATIONAL STORYTELLING AND GENEROSITY
Adding elements of generosity to the conversation brings in a layer of hope for the family’s future. Use this time to define the family’s collective giving identity.
Ask questions like:
• What breaks your heart?
• What is your “soapbox?”
• If you had unlimited resources to donate, where would you give?
• What are our family’s core values, and how do we demonstrate those in our daily lives?
SignatureGENEROSITY helps people explore their values and identify the causes they are passionate about, often inspired by generational storytelling of the past and hopes for the family’s future.
To learn more about our approach to strategic generosity and start a personalized Generosity Blueprint, please click here to visit us online.
ARTS AND CULTURE
BARAN DANCE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Baran Dance creates and presents contemporary dance experiences for a wide spectrum of artist and audience demographics.
Make a donation for seasonal costumes for performers enrolled in Baran Dance University.
CHARLOTTE STREET
ART COLLABORATIVE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Charlotte Street Art Collaborative encourages and assists current and next generation artists to work towards a sustainable living in the arts.
Make a donation or donate art supplies for local programming & to assist artists affected by Helene in WNC.
LOVE IN ACTION PROJECT INC
ABOUT SUPPORT
Love in Action Project combats the effects of social isolation through art and human connection for nursing home residents, homebound seniors, and unhoused individuals.
Make a donation to Operation Save Christmas program for residents who are socially isolated.
ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS
AGAPE ACRES
ABOUT SUPPORT
Agape Acres serves vulnerable and special needs youth through mentoring and equineassisted activities to help them transition toward healthy adulthood.
Sponsor sessions for a child, or sponsor a rescue horse.
CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER
ABOUT SUPPORT
Carolina Raptor Center ignites a passion for raptors and a responsibility for our shared natural world.
Support A Species helps the Carolina Raptor Center purchase a variety of food for our avian ambassadors.
CAROLINA WATERFOWL RESCUE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue provides rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary and permanent homes for wildlife, domestic and exotic animals and farm animals.
Make a donation or donate outdoor animal products to help keep our animals warm and fed during the cold winter months.
CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY
ABOUT SUPPORT
Catawba Lands Conservancy is a community-based conservation organization that permanently conserves and manages land for public benefit in the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina.
Give the gift of nature by donating to support our educational outdoor programs for 2025.
CHARLOTTE BLACK DOGS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Charlotte Black Dogs promotes adoptions and brings awareness to Black Dog Syndrome.
Make a donation or donate canned/bagged dog food to assist caregivers of shelter dogs.
SHINING HOPE FARMS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Shining Hope Farms enables children and adults to reach their full potential through the use of equine assisted activities and therapies.
Make a donation for hay and feed for our horses, which aids in healing sessions with children.
TAILS OF THE UNWANTED
ABOUT SUPPORT
Tails of the Unwanted rescues dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and from our community when owners can no longer care for them.
Make a donation or volunteer to support the animals currently in boarding
FAMILY SUPPORT
CIRCLE DE LUZ
ABOUT SUPPORT
Circle de Luz empowers Latina girls by supporting their transformation through extensive mentoring, holistic programming and scholarship funds for further education.
Donate warm blankets and family games to support our Holiday Family Care Package drive.
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COMMON WEALTH CHARLOTTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Common Wealth Charlotte empowers those facing financial instability by providing access to our trauma-informed financial education and wealth-building programs.
Donate appreciated stock as a unique way to help further our mission and make a lasting impact.
CRITTENTON OF NC
ABOUT SUPPORT
Crittenton empowers women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services.
Donate warm winter clothing, undergarments, socks, leggings, sweatshirts and maternity clothing for our families in need.
CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
ABOUT SUPPORT
Crossnore Communities for Children offers services to families who have experienced abuse or other trauma reclaim, rebuild, and reimagine the essential belief in a safe, dependable home.
Make a donation or donate Amazon gift cards to assist with Holiday gifts for families in need.
DESPIERTA
ABOUT SUPPORT
Despierta integrates newly arrived Latina immigrants as well as Latina youth to help them become self-reliant and supportive within the community.
Donate warm jackets, sweaters, socks, hats, gloves and children’s toys for our families in need.
DILWORTH CENTER
Dilworth Center provides effective and affordable treatment services for individuals and families affected by alcoholism and drug addiction.
Donate to our Family Program to support and promote long-term sobriety and mental well-being.
FAMILIES FORWARD CHARLOTTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Families Forward Charlotte provides educational opportunities, offers essential support, and fosters long-term relationships through individualized mentoring.
Make a donation or donate Amazon gift cards to assist with Holiday gifts for families in need.
FOSTER VILLAGE CHARLOTTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Foster Village Charlotte supports foster families and those on the front lines of foster care.
Donate family freezer meals for caregivers in our community who have a child experiencing foster care in their care.
GEMMA’S HOPE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Gemma’s Hope supports families experiencing pregnancy & infant loss who must travel long distances to get home without their baby in their arms.
Donate Visa, grocery and gas gift cards to be given to our families we serve.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT
ABOUT SUPPORT
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont creates equitable access to opportunity through career services at no cost to the participant.
Make a donation to your favorite training program and help families on their pathway to a new career in 2025.
HOPEWAY
ABOUT SUPPORT
HopeWay provides educational opportunities for the community to help destigmatize the conversation around mental health.
Make a donation for the welcome bags we gift clients to help them feel supported on their journey to recovery.
LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION CHARLOTTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Lifeline Christian Mission Charlotte serves people facing food insecurity due to disasters, homelessness and through refugee relief.
Make a donation to Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families to feel supported during this holiday season.
MUGGSY BOGUES
FAMILY FOUNDATION
ABOUT SUPPORT
Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation empowers underserved youth and families to improve their quality of life through food security, access to education, and workforce development.
Donate socks, mittens/gloves, scarves, gas/ food gift cards and non-perishable food items.
NEW BEGINNINGS COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER
ABOUT SUPPORT
New Beginnings Community Life Center offers mental and emotional health services to youth and adults.
Make a donation or donate diapers, toys and diaper bags for our expectant mothers.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MECKLENBURG COUNTY
ABOUT SUPPORT
Special Olympics Mecklenburg County serves people with intellectual disabilities and provides sports training, competition opportunities and social/wellness programs .
Make a donation or donate basketballs, gloves for ice skaters or office supplies to help support our winter sports practices and events
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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITIES
ABOUT SUPPORT
Supportive Housing Communities provides affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human suffering.
Donate Walmart or Target gift cards to support families in need.
HARVEST CENTER
ABOUT SUPPORT
The Harvest Center of Charlotte creates a community where individuals affected by homelessness, poverty, and unemployment are empowered through our transitional biblical programs.
Make a donation to support meals and program services for families who have experienced homelessness.
WOMEN’S HEALTH AND RESILIENCE FOUNDATION INC
ABOUT SUPPORT
Women’s Health and Resilience foundation empowers women with the knowledge and assistance needed to navigate their health journeys with confidence and strength.
Donate warm winter jackets for women in shelters.
YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
YMCA of Greater Charlotte empowers young people, improves health and well-being, and inspires action in and across communities.
Donate to the Annual Campaign supporting our programs for families we serve.
FOOD INSECURITY
CHILDREN’S ATTENTION HOME
ABOUT SUPPORT
Children’s Attention Home provides nurturing care and life-changing services for vulnerable children and families.
Donate individually wrapped snacks and meals for children who are at home during the holiday school breaks.
FEEDING CHARLOTTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Feeding Charlotte collects fresh, unserved, surplus meals from restaurants, caterers and institutions and delivers the meals to local nonprofits who feed the hungry in order to reduce food waste and ease hunger.
Donate biodegradable clamshell to go containers, large disposable aluminum pans and donations for capacity building.
FEEDNC
ABOUT SUPPORT
FeedNC provides food, education, essentials, and dignity as a catalyst for change.
Donate 9-10lb hams for holiday meal boxes that will be given to the families we serve.
PHILLIPS ACADEMY
ABOUT SUPPORT
Phillips Academy is an independent middle and high school for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Donate non-perishable food items for our Little Free Food Pantry.
R.I.C.’S MARKET FOUNDATION
ABOUT SUPPORT
Roots In the Community Market Foundation combats food insecurity, encourages healthy eating and improves the health of low income areas by offering a nonprofit grocery store.
Donate grocery store gift cards or nonperishable items and small hotel/motelfriendly cooking appliances to be given to those homeless in gift boxes.
HOUSING AND SHELTER
BEDS FOR KIDS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Beds for Kids provides beds and essential furniture to children and their families in need.
Donate new blankets to support families in need.
BRIDGE OF HEARTS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Bridge of Hearts engages the community to celebrate and serve impoverished and homeless children.
Host a Birthday Gift Drive for books, boxed cake mix, frosting and handmade cards to create a celebration kit for housing insecure children.
CHARLOTTE FAMILY HOUSING
Charlotte Family Housing empowers working families experiencing homelessness to achieve long-term self-sufficiency through shelter, housing, supportive services and advocacy.
Make a donation or donate winter coats for our families in need.
FURNISH FOR GOOD
Furnish for Good provides furnishings and items for the home to neighbors transitioning out of homelessness or dire situations.
Donate cozy blankets and hot chocolate packages as a special treat for families in need.
SUPPORTING NONPROFITS
CHARLOTTE TOOLBANK
Charlotte Toolbank provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools.
Make a donation to support the communities we serve.
TEACHER SUPPORT
TEACHING FELLOWS INSTITUTE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Teaching Fellows Institute engages with the Charlotte area’s outstanding teachers to promote the engaged retention of these educators.
Sponsor a teacher’s attendance to the Holiday Luncheon, Conflict Resolution Workshop with Terrie Reeves, Teacher Appreciation Events and our 2025 Symposium .
TOYS FOR KIDS
ANDERSON OUTREACH
ABOUT SUPPORT
Anderson Outreach supports the health and well-being of equity-impacted youth through programs and funding that focus on basic needs, quality education, and housing resources.
Donate $50 to the Angel Tree Stocking Stuffer drive to ensure our youth have gifts for Christmas.
ANOTHER CHANCE HOUSE OF REFUGE INC
ABOUT SUPPORT
Another Chance House of Refuge provides underserved groups with housing, educational support, and employment training.
Donate children’s toys, clothing and shoes and basic household essential items to support families in need.
BRIGHT BLESSINGS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Bright Blessings brings joy, care and hope to homeless and impoverished children by mobilizing volunteers of all ages.
Host a toy and book drive for newborn to grade 12 children in need.
CHAMPION HOUSE OF CARE PROJECT ONE
Champion House of Care - Project One supports homeless families and loved ones with disabilities by providing essential daily needs.
Donate Christmas gifts for homeless children 10 and under and gift cards for over 11 youth .
CHARLOTTE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
ABOUT SUPPORT
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool prepares Spanish-speaking children for success in school and life by providing superior dual language, multicultural early childhood education.
Donate toys for Charlotte Bilingual Preschool Winterfest.
CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY
ABOUT SUPPORT
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy serves families experiencing homelessness.
Donate books and small toys for children to enjoy while their parentsreceive legal services.
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG DREAM CENTER
ABOUT SUPPORT
Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center empowers families by providing the opportunity to purchase and deliver new gifts to poverty stressed homes.
Donate gifts for families to be offered in our Christmas Toy Store.
COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
Council for Children’s Rights provides hope, safety, and support for our community’s children through all of life’s seasons.
Donate paper journals, fidget toys, puzzles, coloring and paperback activity books for children currently in mental health treatment facilities.
HOPE HAVEN
Hope Haven provides recovery for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder so they can build healthy independent lives.
Make a donation or donate $25.00 Amazon gift cards to assist with Christmas gifts for families in need.
HOPEKIDS
ABOUT SUPPORT
HopeKids serves local families who have a child with cancer or a life-threatening medical condition.
Hosting a toy drive for local children will help gift these toys to children in need.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
ABOUT SUPPORT
International House helps immigrants and international cultures thrive in our community.
Donate individually-wrapped candy canes and nut-free bulk snacks for children who visit the center.
MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
ABOUT SUPPORT
Matthews HELP Center provides short-term crisis assistance to our neighbors in the Greater Matthews/Charlotte community.
Make a donation or donate toys and gift cards for the Holiday Support Toy Drive helping local families in crisis.
YOUTH VILLAGES
ABOUT SUPPORT
Youth Villages helps youth with emotional, mental, and behavioral problems while also supporting youth aging out of the foster care system.
Donate warm bedding, clothing, headphones, speakers and giftables for our Holiday Hero gift program.
WELLNESS
ANUVIA PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER
ABOUT SUPPORT
Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center is a mental health treatment and prevention center that provides financial support for adolecents and adults who are in treatment for substance use.
Make a donation or donate basic clothing items, games, puzzles, books and art supplies to support those staying in Anuvia’s residential treatment centers.
ARTS FOR LIFE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Arts For Life supports pediatric patients and their families by providing educational art programs and encourage positive healthcare experiences for children and families.
Make a donation and bring joy and creativity to children in the hospital over the holidays.
CHARLOTTE TRANS HEALTH
ABOUT SUPPORT
Charlotte Trans Health is committed to gender affirming care through education, community outreach, consultation, and provision of services to the community.
Donate Amazon, grocery and gas gift cards for program participants to help meet their basic needs.
COOL KIDS CLUBHOUSE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Cool Kids Clubhouse improves the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families by focusing on the academic, social and emotional needs brought on by a cancer diagnosis.
Donate gift cards for programs that directly benefit the child with cancer and their families.
GO JEN GO FOUNDATION
The Go Jen Go Foundation provides assistance to individuals and families who have the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis.
Donate gifts/gift cards for families to be given at our Operation Spread the Joy program.
HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE
Hospitality House of Charlotte alleviates barriers to accessing life-saving medical treatment.
Make a donation to support guests who have to call Hospitality House home during the holidays.
HOUSE OF MERCY
ABOUT SUPPORT
House of Mercy empowers people living with HIV/AIDS in their transformation toward a more independent life.
Make a donation or donate gift cards to assist with medication and basic needs for families in need.
MADELYN’S FUND
ABOUT SUPPORT
Madelyn’s Fund supports infant and pediatric patients in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and their families, as well as those who experience the trauma of infant loss.
Make a donation to sponsors a family experiencing a stay in the Neonatal CVICU for the holidays.
MCLEOD CENTERS FOR WELLBEING
ABOUT SUPPORT
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing supports those experiencing substance use disorders by building a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for everyone, regardless of status or ability to pay.
Donate hats, gloves, scarves and socks for patients that we serve.
METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
ABOUT SUPPORT
Metrolina Association for the Blind reduces the daily living challenges imposed upon people by blindness or visual impairment.
Donate Walmart or grocery gift cards for people in the blind and low vision community.
MIND BODY BABY NC
ABOUT SUPPORT
Mind Body Baby bridges the gap that exists for many new & expectant families so they can focus on taking care of their babies, during the most vital period of brain development of their lives.
Make a donation to our Postpartum Recovery packages program for residents who are socially isolated.
MOVE FOR JENN
ABOUT SUPPORT
Move For Jenn offers grants in the form of activewear prosthetics to those who have suffered the loss of a limb to sarcoma or other affiliated diseases.
Participate in our Pajama All Day 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
PSYCHOLOGY FOR ALL
ABOUT SUPPORT
Psychology For All provides therapy access to those needing mental health services .
Make a donation to sponsor a client through our monthly giving TheraFree program at $45.00/month.
SANCTUARY COUNSELING GROUP
ABOUT SUPPORT
Sanctuary Counseling Group provides mental health and pastoral counseling in Charlotte and cities and towns around the Western Piedmont of North Carolina .
Make a donation or donate a Chromebook computer for our therapists.
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YOUTH SUPPORT
ALLEGRO FOUNDATION
…a Champion for Children with Disabilities
Allegro Foundation uses educational and medical expertise to enhance the lives of children with disabilities.
Donate Amazon gift cards to fund movement and education agility tools.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas makes meaningful, monitored mentor matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 7 through 14, in communities across the country.
Donation to the Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field where Big and Little pairs can share the magic of the season.
CLASSROOM CENTRAL
Classroom Central provides teachers and students with free resources for their success.
Donate knit hats, scarves and school supplies for our children in need.
COMMUNITY CULINARY SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTE
Community Culinary School of Charlotte provides workforce development training and job placement assistance for adults who face barriers to long-term successful employment.
Donate $50.00 to start a student’s path to self-sufficiency.
FARM127
ABOUT SUPPORT
Farm127 provides young adults aging out of foster care with housing, advocacy, and community, empowering them to thrive in independent adulthood.
Donate CATS/LYNX transportation passes, grocery gift cards and personal hygiene items for program participants to help meet their basic needs.
FREEDOM SCHOOL PARTNERS
Freedom School Partners serves families and children who lack access to high quality summer learning and enrichment opportunities.
Make a donation or donate monthly supplies to benefit summer scholars.
LAUNCHED FOR LIFE
ABOUT SUPPORT
Launched For Life teaches entrepreneurship & life preparedness to colleges and young professional adults who are far away from home.
Make a donation or donate grocery gift cards for the Live Beautifully Thanksgiving program.
LEAST OF THESE CAROLINAS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Least of These Carolinas’ improves the quality of life of children affected by foster & kinship care.
Make a donation or volunteer at an event that serves children in foster care.
RIGHT MOVES FOR YOUTH
ABOUT SUPPORT
Right Moves for Youth is a school-based, youth development and student support program focused on helping teens develop the skills to succeed in school and life.
Donations to the Right Moves For Youth program will provide students with field trips to sporting and cultural events.
THOMPSON CHILD & FAMILY FOCUS
ABOUT SUPPORT
Thompson centers on trauma-focused prevention and intervention services for children and families.
Make a donation or donate basic clothing items, footwear, diapers, board games, hygiene items and sports equipment to support children we serve.
