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Holiday charities
Here are a list of organizations planning holiday-related charity fundraisers:
EBENEZER MEDICAL OUTREACH HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN: Ebenezer Medical Outreach is asking for donations as part of its holiday campaign. EMO is a free health clinic that provides quality health care for the uninsured of the Tri-State. EMO is located at 1448 10th St. Suite 100, in Huntington. All contributions are truly appreciated. A $5 donation provides two prescriptions for one month. A $27 donation provides one month of health care including medical clinic visit and needed prescriptions. A $75 donation provides one dental procedure. A $446 donation provides one patient with a full year of health care including medical clinic visits, dental visits, and needed prescriptions. Every $1 received by EMO leverages $6.04 in donated medical services and supplies. To volunteer, make a contribution or ask questions, call 304-529-0753, ext. 119, or e-mail yvonnejones@emohealth.org.
MEMORY CHRISTMAS TREE: Mountain State Centers for Independent Living will be displaying a Memory Christmas Tree in their office window at 821 4th Ave.
During the holiday season, for each donation that is made in memory, or in honor of, an ornament with the honoree's name will be placed on the tree. You can donate online at www.mtstcil.org. Donations are tax deductible.
Mountain State is a community-based organization providing advocacy, networking, and resources to persons with disabilities and their families. The organization also works with people with disabilities to assist them in entering or re-entering the work force. Mountain State Centers is a nonprofit organization.
POINSETTIA SALE: Quota of Huntington is taking orders for poinsettias as part of its annual fundraiser.
The club has been selling poinsettias for over 10 years. Each plant sold generates money for community service projects, such as hearing impaired services, initiatives with the City Mission and literacy projects.
Poinsettias cost $10, $17 or $23, are six inches, 8 inches or 10 inches big, and are red, white, marble or pink.
Poinsettias may be ordered by calling Sheri Taylor at 740-886-8376 or e-mailing sheri.t@zoominternet.net.
SAFE HARBOR OF NORTHEASTERN KENTUCKY: Safe Harbor of Northeastern Kentucky is seeking holiday donations as it prepares for the opening of Harbor Hill, its new supportive living apartments.
Harbor Hill will have 34 apartments and offer residents child care, job skills training, GED and post-secondary education, life skills training and various counseling.
Contributions may be made to honor or memorialize someone. Residents also have the opportunity to adopt an apartment or day room. The donor's name or name of a loved one can be engraved on a brass plate at the entry way.
Group donations also are accepted and apartment furnishings are needed. The apartments will need new coffee pots, two-slice toasters, hair dryers, mixers, double bed-sized bedspreads, pillows, dishes, pots, pans and microwave ovens.
Donations may be made by making checks payable to Safe Harbor and sent to P.O. Box 2163, Ashland, KY 41105, or by calling 800-926-2150, or visiting www.safeharborky.com.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity seeks donations this holiday season. The non-profit Christian ministry works to offer safe and affordable housing to qualified families in need. To volunteer, make a contribution or find out more, call 304-523-4822 or visit www.huntingtonareahabitat.org.
The organization's home improvement resale and donations center also seeks contributions of items such as furniture, appliances, cabinets, building supplies, hand and power tools, electronics and even vehicles. These items, accompanied with contributions of new and used items from contractors, companies, landlords and individuals, are re-sold in the store at 50 to 75 percent of retail value. The resalable donations are fully tax deductible and heavier items may be picked up by Habitat. The store, which is located at 333 Washington Ave., will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 304-781-1333 or visit www.huntingtonrestore.com.
COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS: The Coalition for the Homeless is asking for charitable contributions this season to offset operating costs from providing medical and dental services to the uninsured homeless. The coalition provides on-site services at its multi-purpose day shelter, Harmony House, in Huntington. The organization is also seeking donations of hygiene/personal care products for individuals experiencing homelessness. Items needed include soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, laundry detergent, coffee/sugar and bottled water. Send or bring donations to the Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless, 627 4th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701. Monetary donations may be made on the coalition's Web site at www.coalition-homeless.org. For more information, call 304-523-2764.
PROJECT HOPE: The Huntington City Mission and Project Hope provide emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Mission provides Christmas gifts on Christmas morning to all those living at the shelters. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and clothing are appreciated for men, women and children. Wish lists are available if individuals, businesses or churches are interested in sponsoring a specific family or single person. Monetary donations also are accepted. For more information, contact Huntington City Mission at 304-523-0293, Ext. 307.
CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET DRIVE: Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations for the annual Christmas Food Basket Drive. Donations needed are non-perishable food items, a new toy for a child or cash/check to be used for purchasing winter clothing and Christmas for local children.
Donations may be dropped off at the station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to P.O. Box 325, Barboursville, WV 25504. Please mark donations for "Christmas Fund Drive." More information is available by calling 304-736-7420.
CHRISTMAS ANGELS: The Christmas Angels program at the Golden Girls Group Home is seeking donations for the holiday season. The nonprofit group home for girls in Ceredo hopes to provide $150 of gifts per girl this Christmas. The residential care facility houses 24 adolescent foster girls. More information about tax-deductible contributions is available by calling Becky Davis at 304-544-7400.
CHRISTMAS SEALS: The American Lung Association is seeking donations as part of its annual Christmas Seals program.
Millions will receive Christmas Seals in the mail this month. The decorative holiday stamps are part of an annual fundraising tradition dating back to 1907 when the Lung Association led efforts to conquer tuberculosis.
The American Lung Association continues to work to prevent lung disease and promote lung health by working with lawmakers, conducting clinical research, and teaching children with asthma and their caregivers to understand and manage their illness.
The American Lung Associations urges people to visit www.christmasseals.org to learn more about the history of Christmas Seals, to view past Christmas Seals, to make a donation or to send a holiday e-card.
Send your holiday charity information to lwilcox@herald-dispatch.com or fax to Laura Wilcox at 304-526-2857.
