How to Support AFS Programs this Holiday Season!
Giving Tuesday kicks off the season of giving. Below is a list of AFS programs’ biggest needs this holiday season. You can also always donate to AFS or one of its programs by clicking here!
Community-Based Programs
What We Need
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers to help wrap gifts for children this holiday season.
Location:
375 North Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
Dates:
Thursday, December 18 & Friday, December 19
Time Slots (each day):
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Contact: [email protected] for more information.
Or you can give monetarily using this link.
Food & Clothing Programs
What We Need
Help families in need this holiday season by donating:
- Non-perishable food items (vegetables, canned fruit, canned tuna and chicken, stuffing, gravy, canned pumpkin, mashed potatoes.
- $20 grocery store gift cards – Marcs, Giant Eagle, Aldi, or Acme
- $20-$25 unwrapped toys for ages infant to 13
- $25 gift cards to places like Walmart, Target
Christmas donations needed by December 12.
Donations can be dropped off at the Center of Hope.
1081 West Main Street Ravenna Ohio
You can also donate online here.
How To Donate
You can mail or drop off donations to the Center of Hope (1081 W Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266) Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm.
Domestic Violence Programs
What We Need
Electronics:
- Gently used Gaming consoles with controls and child appropriate games
- Child appropriate Wii games
- Wii accessories
- Paw patrol, Bluey, PJ Mask, Sonic, Superhero and other kids favorite dvds
- Electronic cleaning supplies (wipes/cloths/sprays)
Childcare supplies:
- Highchairs (standard or portable)
- Playmats
- Changing table disposable covers
- Pack n play
- Jumper/activity center for infants
- Bottle warmer
Furniture:
- Shelving units (for organization of supplies)
- Standard height dining sets (3 currently needed)
- Organizer bins for toys on display
- Changing table
Snacks:
- Gluten free/Dairy free/Vegan snacks
- Honest kids (or any organic 100% juice) juice boxes
- Chips/Crackers/Pretzels
- Fruit snacks
- Applesauce
Cleaning supplies:
- Window fogging materials
- Lysol (or any brand disinfectant) spray
- Paper towels
- Clorox (or any brand disinfectant) wipes
Contact [email protected] for details on in-kind donations.
You can also support our mission by donating via this link.
Housing Programs
What We Need
- Gloves
- Socks
- Hats
- New sleeping bags
- New tents.
However, we would prefer money to be used to help with security deposits for homeless people/families. Or money to be used for hotel stays for homeless families waiting to get into shelter. Or money for bus tickets.
Contact [email protected] for more information on in-kind donations.
You can donate monetarily online using this link.
Veterans Programs
What We Need
Support us monetarily by giving here.
If you are interested in volunteering, we are in need of volunteers to transport clients to job opportunities, medical appointments, and recreational activities. We also need volunteers at our front desk to help answer phones, file paperwork, and do other administrative tasks.
Volunteer-Based Programs
What We Need
Volunteers! Foster Grandparents is looking for individuals who want to give back to their community. To learn more about how you can get involved, contact us today at (330) 261-2631.
You can also support us monetarily by giving here.