Giving Spirit

When making your holiday gift list this season, don’t forget about our local charities and nonprofits. Local organizations give back to our community year round, and the holiday season can be the perfect time to thank them for all they do. The Emporia Gazette reached out to local charities and nonprofits to see what was on their gift lists this season. Here is your go-to donation list for spreading cheer for the holidays.

THE SALVATION ARMY

• Baby strollers, baths, monitors, etc. • Educational toys, dolls, puzzles, games, LEGOS • Bikes, sports balls and equipment • Brand new children’s clothes, blankets, sleeping bags • Smaller toys for stocking stuffers (earbuds, keychains, makeup, Hot

Wheels)

To donate, call 620-342-3093 or visit them at 327 Constitution St.

ABUNDANT HARVEST

• Garlic powder, onion powder, and

Italian seasoning • Christmas gifts for individuals in the men’s shelter (socks, gift cards, baked goods)

To donate, call 620-342-7439 or email at emporiarescuemission@ gmail.com.

EMPORIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

• Cash, real estate, appreciated stocks and bonds and more can be donated to any of the numerous organizations with funds through the foundation.

A full list of ways to donate and funds can be found at emporiacf.org.

ECKAN

• Canned food, clothes, hygiene products.

To donate, call 620-342-4607 or visit ECKAN at 215 W 6th Ave. Suite 204, 205

SHILOH HOME OF HOPE

• Five quart crock pot, pillows, silverware, 33 and 40 gallon trash bags • Cereal, coffee and over-the-counter medications for adults, children and babies.

To donate, call 620-342-2244

UNITED WAY OF THE FLINT HILLS

• The United Way of the Flint

Hills partners with over 20 local organizations, some of which are listed here.

For more information and the full list of organizations supported by UWFH, visit unitedwayoftheflinthills.org/ partners.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE FLINT HILLS/ EMPORIA ANIMAL SHELTER

• Dog and cat treats and toys • Larger bath towels for cats • Fleece lap throws for dogs • Kitty pellets for litter (horse bedding pellets found at Tractor Supply) • Cleaning supplies (paper towels, Dawn dish soap, large trash and barrel trash bags, Ziploc gallon and two gallon bags, dishwasher soap, and Arm &

Hammer sensitive laundry detergent) • Financial contributions

To donate, call 620340-6345 or email emporiakansasanimalshelter@ gmail.com

STREET CATS CLUB

• Clumping clay litter • Rescue brand cleaner • Chicken baby food • Fancy Feast wet kitten food • Puppy pads • Financial donations to the

Street Cats Club account at

East Emporia Vet Clinic

To donate, contact SCC at info@streetcatsclub.org or 620-366-1215

BLOOM HOUSE

• Toiletries/hygiene supplies • Non-perishable food items • Gift cards for clothing stores • Items from Amazon Wishlist, amazon. com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LWPS8F8QRSJ9/ ref=hz_ls_biz_ex • Sponsor one of Bloom House’s 15 teens and their families for the holiday season at bloomhouseks.org/yuletide

To donate, call 620-208-1199 or email bloomhouseks@gmail.com

SOS, INC.

• Gift cards • Hygiene products • Monetary donations • Toys, games, fidgets for all ages • Books for all ages • Self-care activities, coloring books, journals

For a full list of items and ways to donate, visit soskansas.com/ wishlist