As we enter the season of giving, we’re looking for ways to support Raleighites in need. Help out a neighbor by supporting these 10+ local causes now through the holidays.
Giving Tuesday
The following ways to give back are taking place today, Nov. 29.
- Donate a pair of shoes or make a financial contribution to help Note in the Pocket provide 1,500 pairs of shoes to kids during Giving Shoesday .
- Bring in two of The Green Chair Project’s most needed items between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and receive a free Tiff’s Treats cookie.
- For every freezer casserole ordered through Fig’s Market, Catering Works will donate one to the Salvation Army of Wake County.
- All day, YogaSix classes are supporting causes including Coats for Kids, a toy drive, and a canned food drive. Sign up to flow for good (and check class descriptions for what to bring).
- The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC is tripling all donations today. This means that 15 meals will be provided for every $1 donated ($1 typically provides five meals).
December causes
- Activate Good is hosting a Holiday Cheer Baking event on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Sign up to bake, individually wrap, and drop off 12-24 holiday treats to be shared with people experiencing homelessness.
- Drop off food donations for the ABC11 Together Food Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at a designated Food Lion location.
- Visit an Angel Tree in the Village District to fulfill a child’s holiday wish, now through Saturday, Dec. 10.
- Host a holiday meal for Raleighites experiencing homelessness with Oak City Cares. Sign up for a volunteer shift on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or the day after Christmas.
- Help A Place At The Table check off some items on its Holiday Wish List . Donations range from name tags and whisks to PLACE Cards and rent payments.
- Donate new toys to the Salvation Army of Wake County for its Toy Shop . Families in need will have the opportunity to shop for their children for free during the month of December.