The holidays are a time to come together and lift up those in our community who need it most. In this Community Giving Guide, you’ll find meaningful ways to give through donations, volunteering, or simple acts of kindness. Every gesture, no matter the size, can bring comfort, hope and joy to a neighbor in need this season. This giving guide will continue in the December issues of Resident News as well, highlighting even more ways you can make a difference this season.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation
Greatest Needs: Financial donations that support mothers and babies: $50 purchases a case of diapers and wipes for a family; $250 buys a baby swing for the NICU; and $1,000 funds safe sleep education for 50 families.
How to Help Today: Donate at GiveStVincents.org.
Learn More: www.givestvincents.org
Catholic Charities Jacksonville
Greatest Needs: Shelf-stable food items, like canned fruits and vegetables, rice and pasta. Monetary donations at www.ccbjax.org/donate.
How to Help Today: Drop off food items to Catholic Charities Jacksonville’s pantry at 1430 Bernita Street.
Learn More: www.ccbjax.org
Communities in Schools of Jacksonville
Greatest Needs: Financial donations. Just $50 feeds a student and their family for a week; $200 provides a parent/guardian with three months’ worth of bus passes to escort their young child to and from school; and $500 supports displaced students by helping with clothing and shelter.
How to Help Today: Donate online at cisjax.org/donate/
Learn More: www.cisjax.org
The Foundation of Community Hospice and Palliative Care
Greatest Needs: Adopt a Wishlist Initiative.
How to Help Today: E-mail [email protected]
Learn More: www.communitypedscare.com
Daniel
Greatest Needs: New, unwrapped gifts or gift cards for the Holiday Toy Drive. New toiletries and household items for youth in Daniel’s independent living program.
How to Help Today: Shop Daniel’s Amazon Wish List at bit.ly/DanielAmazonWishList and ship directly to 4203 Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 or purchase gifts locally and deliver them unwrapped by Dec. 15.
Learn More: www.danielkids.org
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council
Greatest Needs: New socks and underwear, backpack, tote bags, suitcases, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, lotion and razors.
How to Help Today: Drop off donations at 215 North Ocean Street Monday through Friday before 2 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].
Learn More: www.descjax.org
ElderSource
Greatest Needs: Financial donations to the Emergency Assistance Serving Elders (EASE) program.
How to Help Today: Give online at MyElderSource.org/donate, or mail gifts to ElderSource, 10688 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Learn More: www.myeldersource.org
EPIC Outreach
Greatest Needs: Monetary donations.
How to Help Today: Donate online at www.epicoutreach.org/donate-today or mail a gift to: EPIC Outreach, P.O. Box 77479, Jacksonville, FL 32226.
Learn More: www.epicoutreach.org
Feeding Northeast Florida
Greatest Needs: Sponsor a family for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a donation of $30 and receive an Ugly Sweater ornament in appreciation.
How to Help Today: Give online at FeedingNEFL.org or stop by 5245 Old Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn More: www.feedingnefl.org
Hubbard House
Greatest Needs: Financial donations.
How to Help Today: Donate nights of safety and mornings of hope at www.hubbardhouse.org/donate-now.
Learn More: www.hubbardhouse.org
Jacksonville Humane Society
Greatest Needs: Fosters during the holiday season and monetary gifts to underwrite vital veterinary care for homeless animals.
How to Help Today: Foster a pet for Thanksgiving. Donate online at jaxhumane.org/donate, or mail a check to 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216.
Learn More: www.jaxhumane.org
Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Greatest Needs: Visit jacksonvillezoo.org/wishlist for current needs.
How to Help Today: Donate, volunteer or adopt an animal.
Learn More: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
Greatest Needs: Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa wish list gifts
How to Help Today: Shop for a wish list item and deliver gifts to JFCS by Monday, Dec. 8. Make a monetary donation online at www.JFCSJax.org.
Learn More: www.jfcsjax.org
River Garden
Greatest Needs: Sponsor a monthly birthday celebration and help provide the special extras and entertainment the residents look forward to each month.
How to Help Today: Donate online at rivergarden.org/foundation/donate/
Learn More: www.rivergarden.org
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida
Greatest Needs: Diapers (all sizes), hygiene kits, laundry supplies, clothing (seasonal/warm) and other essential items to support families living in transitional housing.
How to Help Today: Donate items at the Towners Center of Hope (900 W. Adams Street).
Learn More: www.jacksonville.salvationarmyflorida.org
St. Johns Riverkeeper
Greatest Needs: Volunteers for cleanups
How to Help Today: Register as a volunteer at stjohnsriverkeeper.org/sjrkvolunteer/.
Learn More: www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Sulzbacher Center
Greatest Needs:
- Full-size toiletries: soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes;
- New cleaning supplies: laundry detergent, dish soap, disinfectant wipes, mops, brooms, trash bags;
- New linens: twin sheet sets, towels, washcloths, blankets of all sizes;
- Clothing essentials: new underwear for men, women, and children of all sizes, men’s pants, jackets, and coats).
How to Help Today: Drop-off to either location on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Men’s Campus is located at 611 E. Adams Street. The Sulzbacher Village for Women and Families is at 5455 Springfield Boulevard.
Learn More: www.sulzbacherjax.org
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund
Greatest Needs: Gift cards and toys
How to Help Today: Visit tcjayfund.org/holidays
Learn More: www.tcjayfund.org
Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville, Inc.
Greatest Needs: Financial donations and patient care items, including AA and AAA batteries, Band-Aids, Kleenex, hand soap, lancets and Relion Premier diabetic testing strips. Gift cards in $20 or $25 increments for grocery stores, pharmacies and gas.
How to Help Today: Give online at vimjax.org/donations.
Learn More: www.vimjax.org
We Can Be Heroes Foundation
Greatest Needs: Stories about local heroes – your neighbor, a patriot, a volunteer, a First Responder.
How to Help Today: Submit online at wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/recognize-your-hero/
Learn More: www.wecanbeheroesfoundation.org
