What: Ask a local organization if you can sponsor a class, come in and read books to the kids or throw a party for a holiday. Some...

What: Make inspirational cards for children in hospitals. Cards may seem simple, but they can make an impact on the kids and their...

What: Collect, sort, and donate legos to be given to children who can’t afford them. How: Ask for donations of new or used legos Sort the...

What: The Chapman Partnership provides every individual and family they have housed with a Move-Out Kit upon their transition from...

What: Donate items to organizations that work with sick children to cheer them up. For example: Patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's...

What: Kindness rocks is a viral trend where people paint stones and leave them for others to find and collect. Photos of the painted...

Laundry Kits What: Clean clothes are important for health and self-esteem, but laundry detergent is expensive and not covered by SNAP...

What: Create an event where volunteers can work on community service projects at multiple stations. My friend since 5th grade, Samantha,...

What: Collect shelf-stable food to join the fight against food insecurity in our community. How: Choose a food panty near you. (See list...

What: Many small organizations are understaffed and would love extra hands to help them organize items they receive as donations such as...

What: One of my favorite projects is Birthday in a Bag. Having a festive celebration is something that most people take for granted. When...

What: Sleep is a basic need and important for children’s development. Challenges – including low family income, housing insecurity, and...

What: Put your talents to good use by helping a local non-profit How: I take a class on television production at school and I was able to...

What: Join up with family or friends to "adopt" a family for the December holidays. Many families are struggling and can’t afford to buy...

What: Collect toys for children in need for the holidays. At this often stressful time of year some parents aren’t able to to provide...

Fill with fun things like candy, little Halloween toys like bubbles, glow necklaces, spider rings, stickers (Dollar Store or Walmart seem...

What: Halloween costumes often don’t make the list of essentials in the family budget and kids tend to have to wear old, incomplete or...

What: Support a charity by registering for their run/walk. It's a fun and healthy way to give back to the community. And as a bonus you...

What: Appropriate interview clothing is crucial for adults looking for jobs. How: Create a flyer asking for donations of new and clean...

Cook and Bake What: Help fight food insecurity. Cook meals or bake desserts for homeless and hungry families. Where: Kindness Matters...