LAS VEGAS -- Social service agencies say the need this holiday season is greater than ever. If you are in the spirit of giving, there are several different things you can do to help, whether it is giving a gift or donating your time.
Toys for Tots - Help make this a Merry Christmas for the valley's youngsters by donating to the Marine Corp Reserves Toys for Tots program. Businesses can still apply to be a toy drop off site. Toys "R" US and Babies "R" US are among the businesses accepting unwrapped toys.
Salvation Army - Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Angel program and toy distribution at the Cashman Center. Volunteers are also needed in the malls to collect gifts. The Salvation Army is looking for businesses who want to sponsor the event. If you are interested in helping, call Cindy at 870-4430 ext. 120. You can also sign up to volunteer with this link.
Catholic Charities - Volunteers are always welcome to help serve food to the homeless at St. Vincent Lied dining room. Call 366-2072 or 366-2073 to sign up. Also volunteers are need to help with Christmas toy distribution, call 385-2662.
Angel Tree - The Salvation Army says many families are signing their children up for gifts this year. Angel Trees are placed at the Boulevard Mall in front of J. C. Penny's and at the Meadows Mall in front of Dillards. Desks are set up at the trees where you can leave the presents.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth - You can make Christmas happier for a homeless teen by getting them something from their wish list. You can drop off an Angel Tree gift by Dec. 14 at the William Fry Drop-in Center, 4981 Shirley Street, Las Vegas 89119. For more information call (702)383-1332. The holiday wish list includes: gift cards for fast food restaurants, Target, Wal-mart, Regal Theatres, long distance phone cards, batteries (AA/AAA), daily or monthly bus passes, snack food, frozen food, hand warmers, socks, underwear, hoodies coats, jeans, sweaters, T-shirts and beanies.
Three Square - Food is needed to help local families make it through the holiday season. Three Square is a food bank supplier for non-profit groups. Click here for more information on donating.
Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign - The annual bell ringers for the Salvation Army raise money that funds shelters, meal programs and emergency assistance. The money raised in the kettles represents more than half of the Salvation's Army income. All that spare change adds up!
Clark County fire stations - County fire stations will begin accepting donations of unwrapped toys and gift cards for the annual "Fill the Truck" holiday toy drive starting Thursday through Dec. 16. Donations may be dropped off at any station between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
