Ashford Place Health Campus is kick-starting their Hope for the Holidays fundraiser! The residents have chosen to donate all proceeds to We Ride Bikes! They are a local non-profit organization that provides free, guided bicycle rides, including trishaw rides to the elderly or less able. They are selling these holiday pens the residents have made for $3 a piece. Please swing by the campus and pick yours up today! They make great stocking stuffers!
Read MoreVASIA Angel Tree for Seniors
VASIA is filling stockings to give to their clients in Johnson and Shelby counties this holiday season. The community is invited to support a senior. A Christmas tree has been set up at the VASIA offices inside the Johnson County courthouse. Ornaments on the list have items needed for each client.
Read MoreCentra Foundation Holiday Giving Program
The Centra Foundation Holiday Giving Program is collecting donations to support The Shelbyville Salvation Army. This organization will use the donations to buy gifts for children in need. Donations are accepted through December 10 with a special Match opportunity on Giving Tuesday on November 29.
Read MoreNovember Food Drives & Local Food Pantries
If you are wanting to donate unexpired canned foods or nonperishable food items to an organization, the YMCA, KidZone Preschool & Childcare, and Shelby County Public Library are hosting food drives in November. Local food pantries, mini-blessing boxes also accept donations.
Read MoreProviding Holiday Assistance to Shelby County Families
If you are looking for ways to give during this holiday season, Rush/Shelby County CASA, Salvation Army, the YMCA, and the Morristown Literacy Council are all helping get gifts in the hands of Shelby County families in need.
Read MoreSenior Stocking Project
The Senior Stocking Project aims to spread some holiday spirit by delivering stockings to seniors throughout Shelby County. If you would like to get involved or donate items email Shelby County Active Aging Coalition (SCAAC) at scaacin@gmail.com or call Buffy Powers at 317-825-3115 or Liz Renton at 317-398-0127.
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