The holiday season is full of hope and happiness for many. For our residents working through their recovery, healing from a crisis in our shelter, and sending out new job applications, it can feel challenging. We surround participants with compassion, resources, and support to build roads to brighter futures, and during the holidays, your support is even more powerful.

Help everyone at CARITAS feel at home this holiday season. Make a difference with one of these opportunities today. 

1: Donate to our Holiday Shop.

We will host more than 300 program participants during the holiday season. Help us line up our Holiday Shop! We are looking for coats, pajamas (sizes L, XL, 2X, & 3X), winter hats, gloves, sweatshirts, underwear, undershirts,  watches, flashlights, journals, 2025 planners, and gift cards ($20 to Amazon, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, GrubHub, Family Dollar, 7-11). This year’s giveaway will take place on Wednesday, December 18th. We request all donations on or before December 16th.  To contribute items to our participants, register on our online form or buy directly from our Amazon Wishlist. Questions? Contact Ejana Bennett at [email protected].

2: Make Holiday Cheer Bags 

Please fill a festive bag with a pair of pajamas, socks, and a pair of underwear (panties for ladies, boxers for men). Select from the available sizes below and let us know the quantity and sizes you plan to contribute. Old Navy and Kohl’s are good resources for bulk orders. We will adjust quantities as sign ups come in. Please register to donate items here.

3: Help us Organize and Operate our Holiday Shop!

On one of the most joyful days of the year, more than 300 CARITAS participants will receive holiday gifts donated by the community. Help them try on coats and shoes, wrap gifts for their families, and warm up with some hot cocoa while they wait. Organize donations on December 10, 12, 16, and 17, join us for the shop on December 18, or help us clean up on December 19 and 20. Click here to learn more and register.

4: Provide a Christmas Meal

Donate turkeys, sides, and pies for Christmas!  Sign up to serve or donate meals here.

5: Make a Financial Contribution

A financial contribution to CARITAS can save a life, help someone get hired, or lead them on a journey to sobriety.  Donate online here.

 

To contribute items to our participants, register on our online form or buy directly from our Amazon Wishlist. Questions? Contact Ejana Bennett at [email protected].