Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Deck your halls

The Half Price Books ornament sale, Dec. 7 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the community room of the store at 5803 Northwest Highway, benefits the North Texas Food Bank. Half Price Books employees from across the country send in their creative, handmade ornaments to Dallas for this sale, organizers say. “Last year, we made more than $1,700, which provided more than 5,200 meals through NTFB. We hope to top that number this year,” a spokesperson says.

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Give toys to girls and boys

The Hypnotic Donuts toy drive runs through Dec. 16. Bring an unwrapped gift to drop in the the big box inside the store at 9007 Garland Road. When you donate a toy, enter a drawing to win a Schwinn cruiser bike, which will be given away Dec. 22. Anyone bringing Barbie Dolls, Play–Doh, Legos or action figures will get to enter his name twice. All donations go to kids at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.

Lake Highlands area-based Foster Kids Charity needs support in its efforts to help children who have been removed from their biological parents and placed in foster care. In partnership with Child Protective Services, Foster Kids Charity has established an emergency shelter for foster children age 12 and younger. Help by making a cash donation, donating items on the wish list — juice boxes and non-perishable milk boxes or snacks, diapers, baby wipes, children’s shoes, booster seats and car seats or hygiene products for adolescents — or donating an unwrapped toy, outfit, travel bag, photo album, shoes or socks to the Christmas Drive from 10 a.m. Dec. 8-noon Dec. 15 at 9221 LBJ Freeway. Visit fosterkidscharity.org or call 972.364.9074.

 

Know of ways that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.