Brighten the Holiday Season of Our Neighbors in Need
As the holiday season approaches, consider one of the many ways you can help individuals in need. For more information on the following opportunities, call the Volunteer Line at 612-664-8600.
Holiday Party Coordinators
A group of volunteers are needed to plan and facilitate holiday parties at several transitional housing facilities. Volunteers will coordinate activities for residents, providing food, games and holiday cheer. Contributions of small door prizes for group games and activities are appreciated.
Holiday Meal Service
Volunteers are needed to assist with purchasing, preparing and serving holiday meals to individuals in need.
Christmas Eve
Christmas
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Singers, Dancers, Poets or Performers
Communities benefit from the joy brought by artistic expression. Showcase your talents as a performer and extend the benefit of your talent to our clients during the holiday season. Adult or children’s performance opportunities exist at many Catholic Charities sites.
Holiday Card Makers
Groups can organize a card making party to create cards for adults, children or seniors served by Catholic Charities. Share your artistic talents with individuals in need by wishing them a happy holiday. Quantity of cards to make is flexible. Cards should be made off-site and a scheduled drop off time at Catholic Charities can be arranged.
Giving Tree
The Giving Tree provides holiday gifts for individuals in need. Stop by the Giving Tree in the Mall of America now through Dec. 23. Ornaments on the tree list holiday wishes for homeless and low-income community members. Shop and return the holiday gift, unwrapped, to the Giving Tree.
Sponsor A Family
This holiday season, many families will benefit from this holiday program. You can sponsor a family, provide extra gifts or volunteer in a variety of ways. Learn more.
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