(WXMI) — Several West Michigan organizations are inviting residents to participate in Giving Tuesday this year.
JOHN BALL ZOO
John Ball Zoo announced it’s taking part in #GivingZOOday, a worldwide philanthropic campaign.
“At John Ball Zoo, we care deeply about the conservation of wildlife and wild places, and work diligently to help ensure species locally and worldwide can continue to thrive,” says Amber Krieg with John Ball Zoo. “Our community's donations play a direct role in helping us provide the best quality care for our animals.”
Make a donation through the zoo’s website.
BIG RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Big Rapids Police Department is set to hold its third annual Season of Giving gift drive. Police say this year’s event will benefit Eagle Village, a service that helps children with adoption, residential treatment, and more.
“We have been overwhelmed by the amount of support this community shows to the kids at Eagle Village,” says Chief Danielle Haynes. “The department is extremely excited to collect gifts for them again and help give them the Christmas they deserve.”
The gift drive is scheduled to take place Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at 435 N. Michigan Ave. Accepted items including clothes, games, hygiene products, sports equipment, toys and art supplies.
EXODUS PLACE
Exodus Place is accepting donations Tuesday to supply its members with sheets, pillows and towels. We’re told $20 will buy a twin-sized blanket for one member, and $50 will pay for sheets and one towel.
The nonprofit tells us it hopes to raise $1,500. Donate online.
PORTAGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) is set to hold a donation drive to help stock Twelve Baskets Food Pantry.
The donation drive is scheduled to take place Sunday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Sam’s Club on Westnedge Avenue.
Accepted items include non-perishable food, fresh and frozen food, laundry products, paper, home care products, and personal care items, public safety officials say.
We’re told the pantry serves residents in Portage, Three Rivers, Vicksburg and Schoolcraft.
EVERY WOMAN'S PLACE
Every Woman's Place in Muskegon County is accepting donations to help further its mission of supporting victims domestic assault victims.
Donations can be made here.
CHARITABLE UNION
Charitable Union in Battle Creek is collecting coats and other winter apparel as winter nears.
“We are having a record-breaking year for distributing clothes,” says CEO Teresa Allen. “In 2022, we have given away more than 635,000 items. These are the items donated by this great community to help their neighbors in need, but the needs continue. Our greatest area of concern today is adult-sized items, both men’s and women’s. In children’s sizes, we can use more snow pants and boots.”
We're told donations will be accepted 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Churches and businesses are invited to arrange clothing drives by calling Ruth at 269-964-7234.
