Ways to GIVE BACK!
The Holiday season is HERE and although it may look a little different this year, there are still many opportunities and ways to serve your community. Whether it be by virtual donation or donating your time, we’ve compiled a list of ways to give back this year! We’ve even received some great suggestions from our CityCentral Community members and partners. There is no better time than now to help our neighbors and invest in our communities.
Our members from Acappella – a CaringPeople Company are partnering with other local business on the DFW Supply Drive for unhoused locals. With the winter season rolling in, vital supplies like sleeping bags, socks and toiletries are greatly needed! If you are looking for a donation drop-off in Fort Worth, stop by CityCentral! Of course there are many other drop locations throughout the metroplex. Check out the flyer for more info!
SafeHaven: https://www.safehaventc.org/
SafeHaven is a local Fort Worth/Arlington non-profit with a mission to “end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change”. SafeHaven provides 24-hour care at two emergency shelters and transitional housing to families seeking independence and safety. Normally, during the Holiday season, you have the option to adopt a family and provide for their specific needs. This year donations are only being accepted virtually through Amazon. Click the link above to find out how you can help. The website also provides informative information on domestic abuse and how to help survivors. Investing the time to educate yourself on these topics is also a great way to give back to your community!
IOG: https://www.iogfw.com/contact-us
IOG is a local Fort Worth charity that was created by four guys who wanted to help families who have been working hard, but just needed a little help. It began 13 years ago with its inaugural golf tournament. All proceeds from the tournament benefit a single chosen family that has been placed on their hearts. The family is present at the conclusion of play for all to witness exactly where their donations are going. Past recipients have been presented new vehicles, additions to their homes, even a swimming pool. It has now grown into a small army to provide for many deserving families. They also provide Thanksgiving dinners and are involved in purchasing up to 500 bicycles at Christmas time. IOG stands for “Investing in Others Greatness” and their motto is “None of us would be where we are without the help of someone along the way”. They were even recently featured on Fox News Channel’s The FIVE show for their gifting of a new car to a family in need during the pandemic. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, click the link above to contact the team.
Jonathan’s Place: https://www.jpkids.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/
Jonathan’s Place provides a safe place and loving homes for abused and neglected children, teens and young adults. They workw with families and teenagers to prevent runaway or homeless situations by offering a 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency counseling services. There are a verity of ways to show support including donating gently used clothing, making a monetary contribution, and even as simple as collecting change! Jonathan’s Place also has great volunteer options for individuals or business teams! Click the link above to find out more!
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT): http://www.galtx.org/help/help-volunteer.shtml
GALT is an all-volunteer non-profit in the DFW metroplex. GALT has assisted more than 3,600 greyhounds find their forever homes. In fact, Lisa, from our CityCentral Richardson location has been involved with this amazing charity for years. She’s even adopted five greyhounds from them! If you are a lover of dogs and looking for a place to volunteer in the Dallas area, click the link above to check out their website!
In Sync Exotics: www.insyncexotics.org/volunteer/
In Sync Exotics is an animal rescue for abused, neglected or illegally owned exotic cats. The rescue is located in Wylie Texas and one of our own CityCentral community members, Keri, has been volunteering there for 8 year! In Sync is run almost entirely on the efforts of amazing volunteers. If you are a lover of animals and are looking for opportunities to serve, check out their website! (link below). You can also make donations through the website!
Bella House: http://www.bellahouse.org/needs-list.html
Bella House is a faith based safe haven for homeless, pregnant women. They provide residence along with enriching programs to encourage transformation and brighter futures for the women they serve. There are a variety of unique ways that you can volunteer your time and skill-sets to help the women at the house including: Graphic & Web Design, Grant Writing, Marketing and House Maintenance. Financial donations go to providing the mothers and infants with vital needs such as nursing necessities, coaching sessions and transportation for school and work. To find out more about how to get involved, click the link below.
Incarnation House: https://incarnationhouse.org/get-involved/#section-donate
Incarnation House is dedicated to equipping the Dallas community to ensure that each student has the knowledge and support to be successful in life. Their goal is to is to “transform communities by equipping youth to end generational poverty”. While Incarnation House appreciates monetary contributions, they also accept in-kind donations and have a list of specific needs on their website. Click the link above to learn how you can help.
North Texas Food bank: https://ntfb.org/get-involved/volunteer/
This year, North Texas Food Bank has partnered with the Texas National Guard to establish a “low touch” distribution process. They are working to create at least 60,000 family meal boxes each week! Visit their website to find out were you can drop off your donations.
Dallas/Fort Worth Toys for Tots: https://www.dfwtoysfortots.org/
This year many toy drives have added a virtual donation method in addition to donation sites and Toys for Tots is no exception! So even from home, we still have the opportunity to shop for children in need and add some cheer to their Holidays! Visit the website to donate virtually or find a donation center near you!
We hope this list re-invigorates your Holiday spirit and motivates you to make this season count!
