Give Back and Spread Joy This Holiday Season

Maybe due to all the craziness these last few years, you are feeling a little extra thankful. 
This is not to say it hasn't been a tough couple of years. We are all struggling in one way or another, but hey, you have your job, health, and family, right? Maybe you've come away from everything with a renewed perspective or an appreciation for the small things that you have learned really ARE the big things. Or maybe it is a tradition to adopt a family, drop off an unwrapped toy for a holiday, or just donate some money. In any case, you may feel it is a great time to give back somehow. ❤ We've got you covered! Below are some local charities and causes you can donate to or participate in to make someone else's life a little brighter.

Please note: Most of these charities do amazing work all year long. While we are highlighting their holiday programs here, please visit their website to find ways you can continue to give back and help others all year long. 

Feel free to email us at bethNeely@macaronikid.com if you know of a worthy charity that we should add to our list. 

Megan's Wings (Upland) is bringing hope to childhood cancer families this Holiday Season. Adopt A Family and Giving Tuesday are just a few of the ways you can support the cause.

Warrior for Children (Claremont) is collecting gifts for families in need. There are five different ways you can help. Donate some gift cards, purchase items from their wish list, host a drive, help wrap gifts or make a financial donation to help out. Visit their website for all the information.

KGNH Neighborhood (Claremont) Watch Movement committed to vigilant kindness & Paying it forward. The Claremont Police Department is proud to once again partner with KGNH for a no-contact, socially distanced, drive-through toy drive that will benefit local children in need. Donations of new unwrapped toys will be collected and distributed to deserving children in Claremont and surrounding neighborhoods. The toy drive will be held on Saturday, December 17 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Claremont Police Department (570 W. Bonita Avenue).

Holiday Food Drive (City of Rancho Cucamonga) Do you want to help a family in need this holiday season? Help The City Of Rancho Cucamonga meet its goal of providing 200+ baskets to families in need. Donation drop-off dates are Now - December 8th at the RC Family Resource Center (9791 Arrow Rte.) from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Click the link above for more information.

House of Ruth (Claremont) is dedicated to the safety and well-being of people victimized by domestic violence. House of Ruth provides not only emergency shelter but also transitional housing for survivors putting their new lives together. Your donations help to support survivors as they invent a brighter future for themselves. Use thier Giving Tuesday link to donate to help with thier work or donate goods such as toiletries and linens.

Foothill Family Shelter (Upland) is a nonprofit organization which houses homeless adults and children for a period of up to 120 days, free of rent and utility charges. They also provide one-year transitional housing as well as extended housing. There are many ways you can help including but not limited to: donating non-perishable food, supplies, toiletries, diapers, baby items, gift cards  - no donation is too small.

La Verne Fire Department (La Verne) - Please join the La Verne Fire Department to bring cheer to the children in need within the community with Spark of Love 2022.  Gift card and toy donations will be accepted at any LVFD station between November 14th-December 17th.  All toys must be new and in its original packaging. LVFD will not be able to accept stuffed animals, unwrapped or used toys.

David & Margaret (La Verne) - Youth and Family Services was founded as an orphanage over a century ago. Today they help youth, young adults, and families to access services and programs that renew hope and inspire change.

Montclair Plaza (Montclair) is  partnering with Children's Foundation of America (Claremont) by providing Gift Wrapping services for donations to help you with your holiday haul.  All proceeds directly help support children in need who will not be able to be home this holiday season. Children benefited are in foster care, group homes, shelters, crisis centers and more this Christmas. The mission of the Children's Foundation of America s to provide an opportunity for every person to help children heal, learn and thrive. Over 400,000 children each year are not able to live with their families as the result of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Help a trauma-affected child experience the hope and joy of the season.

Inland Valley Hope Partners (Pomona) Serves 75,000 no, very low and low-income residents of west San Bernardino County and east Los Angeles County every year. Programs include: Food Security Program, Housing Program and Healthy Living Program