It’s crunch time for organizations taking donations, as Christmas is just over a week away. We’re listing donation efforts here every Sunday leading up to Christmas, letting you know a few options as you consider making contributions as the season of giving marches on.<\/p>\n
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska<\/strong><\/p>\n • What they’re doing: Winter Supply Drive<\/p>\n • What they need: Any gently used winter gear, hygiene products or non-perishable food items.<\/p>\n • Where you can donate: At the Andrew Hope Building, Sacred Grounds Café (also located in the Andrew Hope Building), the Edward K. Thomas Building (9097 Glacier Highway) and the TANF Office (above First Bank by Safeway).<\/p>\n • When you can donate: Business hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.<\/p>\n The Glory Hall Shelter<\/strong><\/p>\n • What they’re doing: Collecting donations for the winter season. They’re also giving a gift of a hat, socks and gloves to patrons on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, they’re serving a special breakfast. This month is also when about half of the shelter’s money is raised every year.<\/p>\n • What they need: Cash donations, fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, cleaning supplies, cheese, butter, eggs, socks, clean new underwear, raingear in good condition, warm coats, footwear, household items to help people as they move into their own housing, towels, dish towels, pillow cases, sheets for twin beds, sanitary products.<\/p>\n • Where you can donate: At the Glory Hall, 247 S. Franklin Street. You can call 586-4159 if you want to set something up in advance.<\/p>\n • When you can donate: Any day from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Love, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n • What they’re doing: Loving Locals, along with St. Paul’s Catholic Church, a program that collects gifts and clothing for those in need.<\/p>\n • What they need: Toys for all ages, especially teen gifts such as gift cards or movie passes. Also socks, underwear, pajamas, hats and gloves. They also need volunteers.<\/p>\n • Where you can donate: The Love, Inc. office that shares a parking lot with Valley Church at 9741 Mendenhall Loop Road. St. Paul’s, located at 9055 Atlin Drive, is also accepting donations. People can volunteer by emailing programcoord@alaska.net or by calling 780-4090.<\/p>\n • When you can donate: The office is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Donations are accepted until Dec. 16.<\/p>\n The Salvation Army<\/strong><\/p>\n • What they’re doing: Bell ringing, Angel Tree program (pick a name from a tree and buy a present for a child), Adopt-a-Family program (buy specific gifts for a family), In-Mate Store (Lemon Creek Correctional Center inmates pick out gifts to send their children), Food Box (providing a full Christmas dinner)<\/p>\n • What they need: People to sign up for these programs, by calling the Salvation Army at 586-2136 or picking a name off trees around town, which are located at many banks. People can also donate money, turkeys or other food items that could fit in a holiday food box.<\/p>\n • How you can sign up for a food box or gift: Stop by the Salvation Army at 439 Willoughby Ave.<\/p>\n