Donating Christmas Gifts in Monroe, NC

Tis the season for fun, food games, and gifts! But not everyone will be celebrating this year for a multitude of reasons. Many families in the Monroe, NC area are not fortunate enough to enjoy the holiday season. You can help make someone else's Christmas very special by donating items to various places of business. Below is a list of some of the places that you may donate to. Most of these businesses offer a receipt so you may use your donation as a tax write off.

• Operation Reachout-This is an organization that is open year round and strives to help the needy. They provide daily hot meals, help with groceries, bills, and offer clothing. They also offer Bible studies to their people in need. Operation Reachout in Monroe, NC will accept new and used articles of clothing, toys, food and monetary donations. Their two Monroe locations are 1308 Miller Manor 704-289-4237 and 1390 Walkup Ave 704-289-8147.

• Union County Community Shelter-The Community Shelter is a location for the homeless adults in the Union County, NC area to go for help. They offer food, shelter, counseling and clothing. They accept gifts of food, toiletries, clothing, toys and monetary donations. The shelter is located at 311 E Jefferson St Manor, Monroe and their phone number is 704-289-5300.,

• Habitat for Humanity- This organization is open year-round and accepts donations of all kinds. They will accept new and used items of clothing, appliances, toys, books and household items. They are located at 2520 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe and their phone number is 704-289-6067.

• Turning Point Women's Shelter-Turning Point exists to help women and children in abusive situations. They offer food, shelter, clothing and counseling. Turning Point accepts year-round gifts of new and used clothing for women and children, toiletries, new and used toys and food. They also accept monetary donations. They are located on Patton Ave in Monroe, NC. Their phone number is 704-283-9150.

• H.E.L.P.CrisisPregnancyCenter-The HELP Center offers assistance to women and their families who are in a situation of an unplanned pregnancy. This center offers clothing for the mother and her children, baby supplies and counseling. They accept year-round gifts of maternity clothing, children's clothing, baby supplies and monetary donations. They are located at 1700 Secrest Short Cut Rd, Monroe NC and their phone number is 704-289-5133.

• The Union County Christmas Bureau-This is a seasonal organization located at 1416 Skyway Dr in Monroe and their phone number is 704-292-2980. They accept new items of clothing, toys, gifts and food. You may also sponsor a family or purchase a gift tree.

• The Humane Society/Animal Shelter-These poor animals need your help too. You may donate animal food or money to this organization. Their phone number is 704283-9126.

• Churches-Most churches know many needy families and would be more than willing to accept gifts to pass along to these families. Check the yellow pages for addresses and phone numbers.