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Giving Hope / Receiving Help Resource Guide
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As we gear up for Thanksgiving and Christmas, we encourage our Chamber members to be mindful of those in our community who could use a little hope and cheer this holiday season!
Our Chamber staff has gathered information from area non-profit organizations about various needs and opportunities to meet these needs – through donating your finances and/or volunteering your time - to shine a little light on others around us!
We encourage you to share this resource with your employees, coworkers, customers, family, and friends. The amazing generosity displayed by our businesses and residents always enriches and brightens the lives of so many throughout our community! Thank you for joining with us in GIVING HOPE!*Click on the underlined links for more details on each organization!
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ANGEL TREES AROUND TOWN
Residents are encouraged to choose an angel from a tree and purchase gifts for your angel from local businesses. Your generosity can have a wonderful ripple effect when you give some Christmas cheer to a family in need, a home-bound senior, or a special child while supporting your local merchants at the same time.
Benefiting children of families that applied through Grace Place and H.O.P.E.
Check with each location for gift deadline!
Citizens National Bank
Interbank
Benefiting children of families that applied through Grace Place and H.O.P.E.
Coordinated by Lions Club: Kari Haile (254) 485-8883
Angels will be available for pick up starting November 26.
Gifts due back by noon on December 16
Cornerstone Church
First Financial Bank
Haile & Company Real Estate
Not Too Shabby
PAL-CON
Studio 6:14
TechnipFMC
TexasBank
Benefiting children in CPS system
FMI: Erin McEvoy (254) 485-7690
Gifts due back December 12.
Blue-Eyed Buffalo
The Home Place at Ace
Kannonball Insurance Solutions
Triple Crown Ford
Benefiting Meals on Wheels clients
FMI: (254) 965-3510
Gifts due back December 16.
Bealls in Stephenville
Dublin Library
Newton’s Saddlerack
The Purple Goat
Benefiting women & children in local women’s homes and elderly.
Hosted by CWJC Transformation Pathway
FMI: Cindy Martinez (254) 445-2228
Gifts due back December 1.
Angel Tree located in Thrift Store, 106 N. Patrick St, Dublin.Give our NURSING HOME RESIDENTS some cheer this holiday season!
Residents would enjoy socks, blankets, books, games, or craft supplies – and visits!
View a listing of area nursing home facilities HERE.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEALS
First Baptist Church of Stephenville will be serving lunch on Christmas Day from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM in their Fellowship Hall. For information on volunteer opportunities or to reserve delivery to your home, please call (254) 965-3187.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE:
Basic Needs Ministry at Graham St. Church of Christ
Linda Stewart: (254) 965-4510
Providing food and clothing to those in need all year round and throughout the holidays.
Open Thursdays 9:30 AM – Noon (except Thanksgiving)CASA for the Cross Timbers Area
Cheyenne Pena: (254) 459-4873
Let's make a difference for a child in foster, you can make a meaningful impact by donating a gift card to our CARDS for CASA initiative. Your contribution – from Walmart, HEB, clothing stores, or fast food – helps children in foster care get the essentials they need throughout the year! Tax deductible donations are always welcomed and directly support the work of our CASA Advocates, who dedicate their time to ensure the well-being of the children in our community.
We’ve added a little more CHEER this holiday season with our “Stuff the Stockings” Amazon Wishlist to ensure each child receives a stocking. Each stocking represents a tangible connection to the community, reminding foster children that they are valued and supported and that they, too, deserve moments of joy and celebration during the holiday season!
Ginny Moring: (833) 773-3001
Choices Life Resource Center is a Christian ministry that provides free pregnancy medical services such as pregnancy testing and sonograms, prenatal and parenting education, and material assistance in the form of free diapers, baby wipes, formula, baby clothes, and many other baby items to those in need in our community. This year we are in need of baby wipes and diapers (sizes 4,5,& 6) and new or gently used maternity clothes. Thank you for blessing our clients and their families with your donations!
Cars and Coffee at the Courthouse will host their Annual Toy Drive for our clients on Saturday, December 7, 7:00 am – 11:00 am.
Laura Gambino: (254) 965-5516
Help us provide hope, help, and healing to victims of violent crime by donating HEB gift cards (to assist with emergency food and fuel for transportation) or individual size snacks and beverages (e.g. healthy bars, chips, cookies, trail mix, and small bottled waters) for children and clients. We serve both victims and secondary victims, which often means a parent and their child or multiple children. The HEB gift card helps to provide assistance for them to start fresh on a limited budget. The healthy snacks are often given to not only clients but to children who are waiting while their parent receives counseling or reports a crime.
Erath County Law Enforcement Agencies: Shop with a Cop
The Erath County Law Enforcement Agencies are currently asking for donations to support the children of the community. During our 5th Annual Shop with a Cop on Thursday, December 19th, at risk youth will enjoy breakfast with a cop, then be escorted to Walmart with lights and sirens to pick out clothes, shoes, and a special toy. Sponsor a child for $250. Donations will be accepted at First Financial Bank (Shop with a Cop), Texas Department of Public Safety, Erath County Sheriff's Office, Stephenville Police Department, Dublin Police Department, and Tarleton State University Police Department.
Lisa Scroggins: (254) 965-4429
Raising funds for numerous local non-profit agencies that give back during the holiday season and beyond to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Erath County. Please make a tax-deductible donation now to help us reach this year’s goal!
Winter Coat Drive: The Erath County Courthouse and Erath County United Way are excited to hold our 2nd Annual Coat Drive! New and clean gently used coats & jackets, all sizes will be accepted at the Erath County Courthouse through December 20th. Drop off boxes are located at the main courthouse. All coats will be distributed in Erath County through local nonprofit agencies.Sherry Carroll: (254) 965-4022
Assists area residents in desperate situations with groceries, clothing, utility bills, and rent throughout the year. Services funded solely by cash donations. Collaborates with H.O.P.E on Angel Tree program.
H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Effectively)
Jill Scott: (254) 965-2700
Accepts donations of food and clothing year-round. Services include: supplemental food boxes, clothing, personal items, household goods, blankets, sheets, school supplies, special holiday baskets, limited transient lodging, and related emergency services. Free medical clinic & pharmacy for people within income guidelines, not on Medicaid, and who do not have private insurance. Collaborates with Grace Place on Angel Tree program.
Meals on Wheels of Erath County
Elizabeth Johnson: (254) 965-3510
Serving the needs of the elderly in Erath County. Monetary donations are always accepted!
Want to be a Santa’s Helper this Holiday Season?
Volunteers needed to:
• Substitute for regular route drivers
• Deliver extra meals
• Deliver Angel Tree gifts
• Deliver supplements
• Deliver pet food
• Address holiday cards to homebound seniors (this would be perfect for student’s community service project)Faith Lutheran Church will be preparing and delivering meals for the Erath County Meals on Wheels clients on Christmas Eve. Anyone wishing to help can contact Lisa Stroebel (254.968.2710) for opportunities or show up at 9:00 am Christmas Eve at Faith Lutheran Church.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The National Collection week is November 18-25, 2024.
Local Collection Sites and drop off dates are:
First Christian Church: 450 W. Tarleton Street | 254-965-4878.
Monday (11/18) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday (11/19) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 20th 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday Nov. 21st 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday Nov. 22nd 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday 23rd 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday Nov. 24th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Monday Nov. 25th 9 to 11 a.m.
Valley Grove Baptist Church: 1731 US Hwy. 281 | 254-965-5195.
Monday Nov. 18th through Sunday Nov. 24th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Monday Nov. 25th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Instructions and labels can be printed from the official website.Harriet Frazier: (254) 485-2960
Parents: Apply at H.O.P.E. by December 2nd to sign your children (ages 12 & under) up for this program!
Donate Toys: The Stephenville Fire Department will be collecting unwrapped toys at Walmart on November 30th & December 1st and December 7th & 8th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Unwrapped toys can also be dropped off at either fire station until December 9th.
Volunteers: We will be packing and organizing the donated toys the week of December 9th-11th! We will distribute the toys on December 12th and December 17th. Call Harriet to get on the schedule to volunteer.Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center
Lauren Murfin: (817) 573-0292
Help us spread holiday cheer to children in need! The Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center is aiming to raise $1,500 by December 6th to ensure each of our clients receives a holiday stocking filled with goodies, thanks to the generous donations from our community. Your contributions will make a meaningful difference for local children and families this season. Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter! Donations can made online HERE or dropped off at our Stephenville Office located at 1359 W. South Loop Suite A Stephenville, TX 76401.
Jeanette Maxwell: (254) 485-6539
Restoration Advocates provides a safe space for women and children escaping domestic violence, helping them heal and rebuild their lives. We provide residents with essential needs, transportation, child-care, and other resources. empowering them toward independence. Donate gift cards or necessities such as food, cleaning supplies, paper goods, or toiletries. A tax-deductible gift would help cover the cost of housing and utilities.
Stephenville Association of Realtors Shoe Drive
Susan Henry: (254) 965-4002
Help local realtors gather funds to buy warm shoes for children in the community. Annual Shoes for Christmas event will be held at the Shoe Dept. on December 14th this year.
We have over 290 Erath County underprivileged children who will be participating and SAOR would love to give the community a chance to contribute to this event alongside our members and affiliates. Monetary Donations will be accepted thru December 6th.
If you would like help, please click here for sponsor levels and payment options!SAOR will be hosting Carriage Rides as a fundraiser for shoes during ChristmasVille on Saturday, November 10, Noon – 5:00 pm around the downtown square.
Amber Mullins: (512) 335-0616 ext 5604
This holiday season Upbring Head Start would love to provide Christmas for the children and families that we serve. Upbring Head Start is a non-profit organization that provides free education and comprehensive support for 60+ low-income households. For the upcoming holiday season, we are accepting donations of children’s coats, clothing, toys, diapers, wipes, blankets, and toys for children from infancy to 5 years old. We will also accept gift cards and monetary donations to be used for gifts. Please help our organization during this challenging time to provide joy and cheer to the children and families that we serve. Donations will be accepted, Monday-Friday anytime between 7:30-4:30 at our center located at 1010 South Graham Ave., until December 13th.
View more details on all area non-profit organizations HERE.
View our holiday community events calendar HERE.
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