By Copper Williams
This holiday season, give a gift that will continue giving long after you’ve made your donation! Whether that donation is time, money, or a little bit of both, the many honorable organizations across San Joaquin that we’ve compiled below will be grateful for your support!
Stockton Shelter for the Homeless
StocktonShelter.org
Donate this season and help provide 24-hour assistance to those in need of emergency shelter. Anyone seeking help is offered food and clothing, with a plethora of programs and services available to help each individual get back on their feet.
Food Bank of Stockton
StocktonFoodBank.org
Make sure not a single family goes hungry with your donation. Averaging 275 households served daily, the Stockton Food Bank works closely with local grocery stores, food processors and more to ensure that good food gets dropped into the waiting bag of a hungry SJ resident and not the trash.
Mary Graham Children’s Foundation
MaryGrahamFoundation.org
Do your part to help raise funds for the many children in the County’s care. MGCF raises funds for the programs, equipment and improvements of the Mary Graham Children’s Shelter. This foundation sponsors trade school and college scholarship opportunities for children who are reaching the age limit of the foster care system.
Women’s Center Youth & Family Services of San Joaquin
WomensCenterYFS.org
Help domestic abuse victims and their children reach safety and at-risk youth find shelter from the harsh streets. The Women’s Center Youth and Family Services provides food, clothing and specialized services to those seeking refuge at their four shelter locations.
The D.O.V.E.S. Guidance Program
TheDovesProgram.com
When you donate to D.O.V.E.S., you bring children and families facing difficulties into a program that showcases the beauty and companionship that horses can provide. Children are given the chance to learn the ins and outs of horsemanship, from grooming to riding and everything in between.
Animal Friends Connection Humane Society
AnimalFriendsConnect.org
Send your furry friends some love! Make a donation and help to promote the many educational programs, events and partnerships put on by this local non-profit! Your contribution will also assist the sanctuary and adoption center, getting each potential pet the home they deserve.