WAYS TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON By Angela Veugeler
HE HOLIDAYS are a special time of
year. There is something magical about the wonder of the season. Beyond all of the hustle and bustle, the Christmas parties, decorating, family get-togethers, gift giving and receiving, and grand holiday feasts, there is the joy of supporting those in need. After all, that is really what the season is all about. Below are a variety of amazing local nonprofits and ways to give back to them using your time and talents or finances this holiday season.
Help Children in Foster Care with Jambos
Founded in 2019 and based in Buford, Jambos is on a mission to bring comfort to kids in the foster care system by providing them with brand-new pajamas. The organization partners with our community as well as communities around the world to host pajama drives, collecting thousands of pairs of pajamas to be shipped to children all over the world. They aim to share the comforting feeling that comes from putting on new pajamas with the children they serve. Jambos hosts several pajama drives during the holidays and is always in need of monetary donations. StillFire Brewing is hosting a PJ/DJ party on Friday, Dec. 9, where attendees who donate a pair of new pajamas or make a $20 donation will receive a free half pour. Schedule a photo shoot at Prospect Farms in Lawrenceville and bring new pajamas to donate between now and December 15. To view upcoming events or give to Jambos, visit JambosDonates.com.
Braylen Sciavicco volunteering at the Jambos warehouse; packing and folding pajamas for kids in foster care.
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Sponsor a Child or Senior this Christmas through North Gwinnett Co-Op
Right here in our community, there are people who are not expecting the holidays to be very bright. They may have fallen on hard times, they may be ill, alone, or unable to work, and therefore unable to provide Christmas for their children. In early October the North Gwinnett Co-Op begins the vetting process and sign-ups for individuals and families in need of help during the holiday season. If you choose to bless someone by sponsoring a child or senior, the co-op will share their wish list along with some basic clothing needs. Gifts need to be delivered by Friday, December 9, 2022. The co-op also collects meal boxes for families for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visit NGCoop.org for more information.
Give the Gift of Health with Good Samaritan Gwinnett
Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett demonstrates the love of Christ by providing quality and affordable primary health care and dental services for low-income, uninsured individuals and families at their two locations in Norcross. Your donation helps the organization restore health, smiles, hope and faith to the families it serves. For more information or to donate visit GoodSamGwinnett.org.
Become a Mentoring Family with Connections Homes
Connections Homes is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting young adults to families. Every year in our country an estimated 85,000 young men and women between the ages of 18-24 are living life unconnected to family or any caring, stable adult. These young people are living on our
