(EL PASO) - Residents here will not want for this Christmas if local non-profits have anything to do with.
Between the El Paso Community Foundation, the 15:11 Project, and El Paso Toy's for Tots, the three groups assure on the Lord Jesus's celebrated birth, presents are given to the less-fortuante, exactly they way it was meant to be.
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El Paso Community Foundation’s Spirit of Giving holiday project has collected over 65,000 gifts since 1989, providing people with the opportunity to give not only anonymously but directly to individuals and nonprofit organizations during the holiday season.
The Spirit of Giving Trees is a fixture at the Cielo Vista and Sunland Park Malls. Providing virtual and online-based trees was newly added a couple of years before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The holiday project is designed so that participants can select tags that represent a gift request or need from children living at a local shelter, young adults who aged out of foster care and are completing their education, or a local resident in a care facility.
These acts, both online and in-person, bring the spirit of giving to this merry year. The Foundation is proud to partner with Cielo Vista Mall, Sunland Park Mall, and federal credit union GECU, which can be contacted via email at info@epcf.org or by calling (915) 533-4020.
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Toys for Tots has a local impact in 2024, distributing 29,554 toys and supporting 23,853 children. Their mission is to bring smiles to children and light to families during the holiday season.
To donate a toy, you may go to El-paso-tx.toys.toysfortots.org, where you can proceed to click on the “Donate” tab for financial donations, and the “Donate a Toy” option as well, which will direct you to a map of local toy drop-off sites.
It is not encouraged to donate or request clothing items, including shoes. Toys for Tots states that they only accept and distribute new or unwrapped toys.
To volunteer, you may go to El-paso-tx.toys.toysfortots.org, then proceed by clicking the “Get Involved” tab, followed by “Sign up to Volunteer.”
Toys For Tots states that they need help with distribution, warehouse management, and collection of toys, with a caveat that volunteers will be recognized for their contribution. They can be contacted at el.paso.tx@toysfortots.org or call (915) 444-6259.
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The 15:11 project originally started as a family promise to bring 5 children joy, and now sponsors 875 students, donating 13,850lbs of food, and has improved by getting six schools involved.
Their mission is to create lasting change through unwavering support, dedication, and collaboration. With the help of countless volunteers, they've advanced into a gracious position of giving. Delivering over 16,500 gifts to children and adults.
Not only do they contribute toys, but also essentials such as food, clothes, and even heaters to help provide warmth and comfort for El Paso Neighbors.
15:11 project highlights that in the city lies the poorest Texas district, where many families struggle in silence, but with the support and generosity of strategic partners, corporate sponsors, and devoted volunteers, they have made it their mission to care for those who feel unheard and unseen to help lift the weight of poverty that burdens the El Paso Community.
Ways to help this beloved faith-based organization are by going to The1511Project.com and scrolling down to “How can you help” then viewing the various selections such as Sponsor A Student, Volunteer, Financial Donations, and Corporate Sponsors.
They can be contacted at info@the1511project.com or call (915) 256-8415.
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The Salvation Army is a wide-ranging social service provider in the United States committed to serving neighbors in need in every zip code nationwide.
They provide neighborhood food pantries, food parcels, fresh produce boxes, and assistance with SNAP applications. They also serve homeless shelters by showing why a shelter matters, how their shelter services work, and the type of shelters they provide.
You can donate and find locations near you by entering SalvationArmyUsa.org and selecting the “Donate” tab or the “Service Centers” option. Volunteer opportunities through the Salvation Army can also be found on their official website.
The noted non-profits are not the only locals to lend a hand, as seen below in a quick Google Search. Local churches, businesses, and groups can be found on Facebook Community Pages in any area.
The below are El Paso results, showing other organizations who could surely use supporting funds or volunteer help in the next two weeks.
Google search for less-fortunate families who count on the community to bless them
If you are aware of any other organization that can assist in the local need, please contact me at yayli.o@lead4earth.org.
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