How to Help Southern Utah Local Children in Need this December

This time of year I am always amazed and humbled by the service that people do for each other. I know that people are always looking for ways to make a children's holiday season special, so I have compiled a list things you can do locally for Children this Christmas. I am grateful for the community we live in and all the people with such big hearts who serve others.

Sponsor a Child in the Foster System for Christmas

• The Adoption Exchange Sub for Santa
• More information HERE
  
  

Help Provide Christmas for Local Families with St. George Macaroni Kid's Secret Santa

• Donate to help us provide Christmas for locals struggling this year
• More information HERE

Volunteers needed for Stories with Santa holiday literacy program to help sort and wrap children's books for Christmas! This will provide Children NEW books to open Christmas morning!

• Event information HERE
  
  

United Way Toys for Tots Volunteer Holiday Opportunities

• Event information (Nov) HERE
  
  

United Way Root for Kids 2019 Radioathon

• Event information December 16 HERE
  
  

United Way and Washington County Children's Justice Center Apple Fundraiser

• Event information December 6-7 HERE

Shopping Help for Children's Gifts with Kony Coins For Kids

• Event information HERE
• You may also make an online donation here.

Wrapping Help for Children's Gifts with Kony Coins For Kids

• Event information Dec 18th HERE
• You may also make an online donation here.

Delivery Help for Children's Gifts with Kony Coins For Kids

• Event information Dec 19th HERE *You must register for this ahead of time
• You may also make an online donation here.
• They need Vehicles
• They need Santas
• They need Helpers

Adopt a Family through Kony Coins for Kids

• Form and information HERE *Applications due by 11/30

Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

• You can donate here
  
  

Donate art supplies to Big Brothers Big Sisters Locally

• You can drop off supplies to them at 530 East Tabernacle Street St. George, UT
• They are there Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
• If you have questions, reach out to Kariann Atkin at 435.986.9776

The Utah Food Bank works hard to decrease childhood hunger. You can donate at any time.

• Find out more about donating food HERE it can be dropped off at 4416 S. River Road or at any Harmons.
• Find out more about donating money HERE
• Find out more about how to volunteer your time HERE *You must schedule in advance to volunteer

Attend the Hurricane Valley Christmas Tree Festival- all the proceeds will go towards our local charities.

• December 13th and 14th, 2018
• You can get more information HERE

Local Shop with a Cop- Local Police officers take Children to breakfast and then shopping

• Donations can be brought to the Sheriff’s Office at 750 South 5300 West, Hurricane, Utah
• More information can be found HERE

Bring a new toy for Toys for Tots and get a discount on services at the following places:

• Stephen Wade Toyota 
• Tons of other locations listed here.
• More information HERE

Children's Justice Center Annual Apple Fundraiser

• December 6-7
• Event information HERE
• You can also donate HERE
  
  

The Family Support Center #GivingTuesdayChallenge

• December 3
• More information here 
  
  

Dixie Dental Shop with the Doc

• They are providing Christmas for families in need
• Make a donation at their office
• 425 E Tabernacle St, St. George, Utah
• More information here

If you know of other needs or ways we can serve in our community or volunteer this season please email me at gwendolynd@macaronikid.com

For other ways to give back this season read our latest article: 

6 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

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