The holiday season is a time for giving. What better way to give than to give back to others in need in Antelope? Not only does it help our Antelope and surrounding areas grow stronger, but if you involve your children, it gives them a lifelong lesson in the importance of helping others when you can. With that in mind, here are ways you and your family can get involved in giving back in Antelope this holiday season ... and all year long.
Know of a toy, clothing, or food drive we missed or a volunteer opportunity Antelope, Natomas, North Highlands or Rio Linda we left out? Let us know by sending an email to mackidantelope@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to our list!
Donating toys, clothes, or food in Antelope
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Toy Drives in the Sacramento Area
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Details: Salvation Army and Arden Mall is helping make sure no child goes without a toy this year.
How to donate: The booth will be open starting Monday November 22nd through Saturday December 18th (not Thanksgiving Day) Open from 11-6pm
Have questions? Arden Fair | Events | Salvation Army Angel Tree
Operation Cratchit
Details: They need new, unwrapped gifts for children and teens. New Christmas wrapping paper. Non=Perishable Food Items. Gifts are needed for children up to age 15. Gifts for children 10-15 and 0-2 always run out.
How to donate: Online you can donate here or through their Amazon Wish List
Have questions? Contact Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center here.
Natomas Chamber Toy Drive
Details: They need new, unwrapped gifts for children and teens.
How to donate: They will be having a booth December 3-6th at Rite Aid, More info here
Have questions? Contact Natomas Chamber
Liliput Adoption Services
Details: They need new, unwrapped gifts for children and teens who are in their program.
How to donate: See the link here for the items requested. They must be dropped off at the Citrus Heights location before December 3rd. 8391 Auburn Blvd. Citrus Heights CA 95610
Have questions? Contact ddebolt@wayfinderfamily.org or call Doni (916) 678-7254
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Clothing Drives in Antelope-Natomas-North Highlands-Rio Linda
Share the warmth: Volunteers of America
Details: You can Share the Warmth by providing hats, gloves, blankets, food, and shelter to your neighbors struggling with homelessness.
How to donate: They are asking people to donate Monetary Donations here.
Provide gloves, quality socks, and a hat to a child in need for $18
Wrap a mom and son up with warm, cozy blankets for $43
Share the love by providing one week of warm, nutritious dinners for a family living in our shelters.
Have questions? For more information contact them here.
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Food Drives in Antelope Area
Operation Cratchit
Details: Non=Perishable Food Items, Canned/ Packaged foods
How to donate: Macaroni Kid Antelope will be holding an event on
Online you can donate here or through their Amazon Wish List
Natomas Chamber of Commerce Food Drive
Details: Donate non perishable food items to the locations below benefiting Stanford Settlement and Joey's Food Locker
How to donate: Starting November 1st- 19th food items can be donated at Kaia Fit, Westlake Charter School, Premier Screening Solutions, Farmer's Insurance, South Natomas Grocery Outlet and Koshi Ramen Bar Natomas.
Have questions? For more information contact: ALYSSA LOZANO DIrector@NatomasChamber.org
Donating time in Antelope Area
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Looking to volunteer your family's time this holiday season in the Sacramento area? Here are some local organizations that welcome help:
Children's Receiving Home
Details: Asking for volunteers to help manage our outside gifts daily from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Starting November 29th until Friday December 22nd. Children age 10 and older are allowed to come with a supervising adult.
Sign up here for a spot to volunteer: Holiday Volunteering Opportunities
You can Also do any of the following:
Purchase a Gift From Our Online Wishlists
People can fulfill our kids’ Christmas wishes through either AmazonSmile or My Registry. Both wishlists are frequently updated with all our kids wishes this holiday season.
AmazonSmile Wishlist:
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/I2ZSA74PUJML/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl
My Registry Wishlist:
https://www.myregistry.com/organization/children-s-receiving-home-of-sacramento-sacramento-ca/2167326/giftlist
Host a Gift Card Drive
Gift cards are a great way to help the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento meet the needs of the youth and families we serve. Not only do they enable us to take the kids on outings or for special meals during the holiday season. Gift cards give us the most flexibility to fulfill Christmas wishes, get supplies for holiday decorations, allow our youth to attend special holiday event, and give seasonal treats.
Gift cards can be donated via mail or dropped off at 3555 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95821, Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Host a DipJar
We are asking our community supporters to host our Dipjar this holiday season. Dipjar is an easy way for people and businesses to help support the Children’s Receiving Home by collecting cashless donations. When someone wants to make a donation all they have to do is insert their card into the Dipjar and then remove it to make a donation. If interested in hosting Dipjar please email dmcgarrity@crhkids.org
Make a Monetary Donation
Make an immediate impact by donating online, through text, or sending a check through the mail. These type of donations can be in tribute or in honor of someone you would like to highlight this holiday season. To plan a tribute donation or more information monetary donation please email rmeza@crhkids.org.
Text BringJoy to 71777 to make a text donation
For more information or questions please email donations@crhkids.org
The holidays are just around the corner! Help the Sacramento Children’s Home create special memories for our children and families.
We invite you to participate in our Holiday Giving Program supporting Sacramento’s most vulnerable children and families. Here are multiple generous ways you can get involved:
Make a Financial Donation
A bright future is the best gift a child can get! Your gift to the Sacramento Children’s Home helps to sustain programs that strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Click here to make a donation.
Adopt a Child or Family
We have closed Adopt a Family requests as of Tuesday, November 9. However, if you have questions about the Adopt a Family Program please contact Director of Philanthropy, Todd Koolakian at todd.koolakian@kidshome.org.
Request Ornaments
Every year the Sacramento Children’s Home fulfills the wishes of well over 1,500 of the local children we serve. While all of our wish stars have been distributed, we still have a great need for your support this holiday season. By requesting Gift Card, Snow Trip, and Donation Ornaments you can help support our children and families’ most urgent needs. Whatever you choose we appreciate your support! In all cases, please complete this form to request the following ornaments, which will be mailed out beginning in early November:
- Gift Card Ornaments to purchase unfulfilled gifts or provide other holiday essentials for the families we serve
- Snow Trip Ornaments to provide winter recreation activities for the children in our Residential Program
- Donation Ornaments to provide financial support for the most urgent needs of the children and families we serve
Sponsor a Holiday Party
Spread holiday cheer to many under-served families by donating funds to cover food, decorations and more at a party hosted by one of our community programs. Email Todd.Koolakian@kidshome.org if you are interested and we will partner you with one of the SCH programs.
Request a Donation Receipt
If you would like to receive a letter that can be used for tax purposes, please complete this form.
If you have any questions, please email Ann.Checkley@kidshome.org, Donor Relations Coordinator, or call (916) 290-8203.
Homeward Bound
Details: Homeward Bound was founded in the year 2000, based on a dream and a promise made to our founders’ beloved Golden, Chelsea. Since then, we have rescued, healed, placed, and provided sanctuary to more than 9,800 dogs. They are looking for fosters, walkers, groomers and so much more.
How to get started: Here is their list of volunteer opportunities right now. Link to the Volunteer Application.
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary
Details: This pet sanctuary provides love for many animals in a no kill, Cage free environment.
How to get started: They are always asking for food and supplies, you can see their list here. You can also volunteer in person, check out the website for more information.
Wrap Presents for Single Mom Strong
Details: There are SO MANY gifts to wrap, so we are hosting "WRAP WEDNESDAY'S": come by for an hour, or several, between 1:30-5:30pm on 11/17, 12/1 or 12/8. BYOB- bring your own bows (wrap, tape, ribbon, scissors, etc.) to contribute even more (requested, but not required). Teens in need of volunteer service hours are welcome.
Where: Please wear a mask and be prepared to have your temperature taken upon arrival. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Email: admin@singlemomstrong.org to sign up for one of the listed dates. #volunteer
Can’t volunteer but want to make an impact? Make a donation in support of this program on singlemomstrong.org
Citrus Heights HART
Details: You can Volunteer to help the homeless by joining one of the many committees that reduce homelessness.
How to get started: Here is their list of volunteer opportunities right now.
Donate Monetary in Antelope, North Highlands, Rio Linda & Natomas
Toys for Tots
Where to donate: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
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