Community Corner
Donate This Holiday Season Locally
A list of organizations accepting donations till the end of December
With December almost over and Christmas right around the corner, a lot of people feel this is the season of generosity. Many residents seek out charities to give donations to but don't know where to start.
Here is a list of some organizations looking for donations:
Toys for Tots is always looking for donations. This year they are requesting monetary donations through their website or an unwrapped/unopened gift at a local drop off spot. Right now, the most local place to drop off toys is in Amityville. Here is their personal donation website.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island are looking for gently used items including clothing, coats, shoes, and small household products. Our Donation Center turns these items into much needed funding for our mentoring program. You can drop off items at the drop off location at the Port Jefferson Pax Christi Hospitality Center on 255 Oakland Avenue in Port Jefferson or at the Rocky Point 7-Eleven at 374 Route 25A, Rocky Point. If neither location is nearby, check out the organizations website to schedule an at home pick up.
Drop off canned or other non-perishable foods at any Long Island McDonald’s location through December 30th to benefit Island Harvest.
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts campaign is collecting coats for men, women and children. Coats must be in good condition, with no stairs or rips and have working buttons / zippers and will be donated to Long Island Cares. There are special drop-off boxes at the Burlington Coat Factory stores in Garden City (650 Stewart Avenue, 516.683.4777), Lawrence (345-365 Rockaway Turnpike, 516.371.4340), Lake Grove (2900 Middle Country Road, 631.588.4144) and Patchogue (196 East Main Street, 631.758.7366) through January 16, 2012.
O.B. Davis and Casimir Funeral Homes are drop-off locations for the annual Holiday Magic of Long Island toy drive. Bring new unwrapped toys to the funeral homes through December 20 during regular business hours. Drop-off locations: O.B. Davis Funeral Homes at 2326 Middle Country Road in Centereach (585-8888); O.B. Davis Funeral Homes/Casimir Funeral Home at 1001 Route 25A in Miller Place (744-1001 or 744-5100); O.B. Davis Funeral Homes/Casimir Funeral Home at 4839 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station (473-0360 or 473-5555).
Know of more places to donate? Tell us in the comments below.
Drop off canned or other non-perishable foods at any Long Island McDonald’s location through December 30th to benefit Island Harvest.
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts campaign is collecting coats for men, women and children. Coats must be in good condition, with no stairs or rips and have working buttons / zippers and will be donated to Long Island Cares. There are special drop-off boxes at the Burlington Coat Factory stores in Garden City (650 Stewart Avenue, 516.683.4777), Lawrence (345-365 Rockaway Turnpike, 516.371.4340), Lake Grove (2900 Middle Country Road, 631.588.4144) and Patchogue (196 East Main Street, 631.758.7366) through January 16, 2012.
O.B. Davis and Casimir Funeral Homes are drop-off locations for the annual Holiday Magic of Long Island toy drive. Bring new unwrapped toys to the funeral homes through December 20 during regular business hours. Drop-off locations: O.B. Davis Funeral Homes at 2326 Middle Country Road in Centereach (585-8888); O.B. Davis Funeral Homes/Casimir Funeral Home at 1001 Route 25A in Miller Place (744-1001 or 744-5100); O.B. Davis Funeral Homes/Casimir Funeral Home at 4839 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station (473-0360 or 473-5555).
Know of more places to donate? Tell us in the comments below.
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