4 ways to brighten someone else’s holiday

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the materialistic hustle of the holidays but slow down with us for a moment to reflect on what this season is really about; giving. Between stuffing stockings and frosting cookies, remember there are people in your neighborhood who may not even have a warm bed to go home to at night. Consider lending a hand to those in need this season by participating in any of these charitable programs:

Nationwide Children’s Holiday Toy Drive

740 Children’s Drive, Columbus
Hours are Monday through Thursday 9am – 6pm; Friday 9am – 4:30pm
Donations end December 22 at noon
Donation ideas:
- Plastic infant/toddler musical light up or vibrating toys (V-Tech, Fisher-Price, Munchkin)
- Play-Doh kits
- DVD’s (Disney, Pixar, Teen)
- Little Tike & Fisher Price action structures and parts, people, cars, animals & trains
- UNO card game
- Musical soothers (plastic without cloth parts)
- Teethers/rattles
- Lego sets (small and medium sizes)

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Franklin County Children’s Services Holiday Wish

Each child age 11 and younger selects toys or other gifts valued at $50.
Each youth age 12 and older receives a $60 gift card to Target or Walmart.
Donations of any dollar amount are accepted to help purchase gift cards and food certificates for families. Donations may be tax deductible.
Donors may sponsor one or more children. They will receive each child’s wish list, shop for the toys, wrap each gift separately, and deliver them to Holiday Wish
- 855 West Mound Street, Columbus
Clicking here to donate online or you can write a check payable to the Franklin County Children Services Children’s Fund and send it to Holiday Wish (address above)

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Salvation Army Christmas

Thanksgiving and Christmas allow us to operate our 29 services throughout the year. As the holidays can bring much joy and volunteer spirit, they can also bring
added financial and emotional stress for families in need.

Volunteers of America Holiday Caring Gifts

As many of us enjoy presents, food and fun, there are countless veterans, men, women and children who can’t put food on the table, keep warm through winter, or even find a safe place to sleep. You can help bring joy to the veterans, adults and children we serve through our holiday Caring Gifts campaign.

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