Ways to give: Donations of clothing and toiletries, monetary donations.

Details: Be Bold Street Ministries conducts outreach to homeless persons on the streets of Salem with a mission of entering areas no other people or organizations wish to go. Offering resources such as clothing and toiletries helps Be Bold to connect with individuals and build relationships which are leveraged to change lives. Donations are needed including socks, long johns/thermal undergarments, dry shampoo, and hand warmers. Donated items will also be used to fill gift bags that will be distributed at the Union Gospel Mission’s Christmas Dinner on December 23rd. Donations can be dropped off at Salem Heights Church located at 375 Madrona Ave S., Salem. All donations are tax-deductible

Contact: If you are unable to deliver your donations or have questions, contact Josh Lair at 503-576-9388 or joshlair7282@gmail.com.

Ways to give: Holiday gift donations for teens, monetary donations.

Details: Community Action’s HOME Youth and Resource Center holds its annual Christmas Party on December 22nd, during which homeless and at-risk youth will be provided a holiday meal and the opportunity to shop in HOME’s “store.” Gifts are needed for this shopping experience and interested donors are encouraged to “think like a teenager.” Particular items requested include new backpacks, headphones, makeup, drawing pads, art supplies, leggings, hoodies and movie tickets. Donations can be dropped off at HOME Youth and Resource Center (625 Union St NE, Salem, OR 97301) Mon-Fri 12:00pm – 7:00pm (between 9:00am – 12:00pm, please call 503-391-6428 for entry). Monetary donations can be mailed to HOME or made online via mycommunityaction.org using the "donate now" button. Alternatively, interested individuals can participate in a bottle and can drive via the Oregon Bottle Drop by contacting HOME for a collection bag or using their own and designating their cans to HOME via the Oregon Bottle Drop website. All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: For more information, contact Tricia.Ratliff@mwvcaa.org.

Ways to give: Donations of food, goods, or monetary donations.

Details: Liberty House offers a safe, comfortable, child-friendly environment for children and their families facing concerns of abuse, neglect, trauma, or grief. Donations are always needed of snacks, gift cards, therapy supplies and bottled water. A full wish list can be found online at https://www.libertyhousecenter.org/donate-in-kind.php  and monetary donations can be made online at www.libertyhousecenter.org/donate.php. All donations are tax-deductible. 

Contact: Adrienne Christian achristian@libertyhousecenter.org.

Ways to give: Donate socks, coats and sleeping bags, volunteer time, sign up to donate a welcome bag, or donate monetarily.

Details: Room in the Inn is a two-day retreat for 120-150 homeless persons put on by Salem Leadership Foundation. Homeless individuals are invited to Aldersgate Camp in Turner where they are provided meals and fellowship with the goal of creating a family-style environment for people who might otherwise be alone over the holidays. The event costs $50 per person for a total $7,500 need. Donations of coats, socks and sleeping backs are also welcome and can be dropped off at SLF Office located at 1339 Madison St. NE, Mon-Fri between 10:00am – 4:00pm. Interested individuals can sign up for a volunteer slot at the camp or to donate a welcome bag by visiting http://signup.com/go/ShJcNU. Monetary donations can be sent to Church at the Park, 4455 Silverton Rd. NE Salem, OR 97305 (write “Room in the Inn” on the memo line) or by going to https://squareup.com/store/church-at-thepark-slash-emmaus-community-church. All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: Gabi Vincent, gabi.vincent@gmail.com.

Ways to give: New and unwrapped toys for children up to age 14. Donations of wrapping paper and tape also accepted.

Details: The Salem Police Department Annual Toy Drive gives gifts to approximately 250 families each year through the assistance of community collaborators such as Family Building Blocks, Salem-Keizer School District, and others. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Salem Police Department at any time, or during business hours at Cycle Country, 4764 Portland Rd NE;  Dow Pediatric Dentistry, 140 Ramsgate Square S, #110; Salem Electric, 633 7th St NW; White Oak Construction, 2455 River Rd S; or Physiq Fitness, 420 Mill St SE. Toys will be accepted through December 13th.

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Hingston, jhingston@cityofsalem.net. 

Ways to give: Host a toy or food drive at your location, send a monetary donation, or volunteer your time.

Details: Every year, the Salvation Army partners with community members and businesses around Marion County to help support families in need with Christmas toys and food to make their Christmas a whole lot merrier. Last year’s Toy and Joy Christmas Project assisted 1,254 families in the Salem/Keizer area with food and toys for Christmas and 3,538 children had the opportunity to open two gifts each on Christmas morning.  All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: Jason Ramos at 503-798-4876 or Jason.ramos@usw.salvationarmy.org  to donate, and visit volunteer.usawest.org to see a list of volunteer opportunities. 

Ways to give: Make a monetary donation, donate food or good, or volunteer your time serving meals.

Details: Throughout the year, Union Gospel Mission and Simoka Place provide emergency housing and food to some of Marion County’s most vulnerable residents. There is persistent need for goods such as toiletries, socks, laundry detergent, and diapers; and food items such as bottled water, canned tuna, and eggs are always welcomed. Food items can be dropped off at UGM Men’s Mission at 345 Commercial S. NE in Salem; all other items can be delivered to UGM Donation Center located at 901 Front St NE in Salem, Monday-Saturday from 9:00am – 4:30pm. All items are used to serve hurting and homeless persons at the Men’s Mission, Simonka Place for Women and Children, Grear Street Transitional Housing, and Restoration House. To volunteer, fill out a volunteer application online or come into the office. All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: Hannah at 503-967-6388 or hberry@ugmsalem.org with questions. 

Ways to give:  Donate new, unworn pajamas. Monetary donations also accepted.

Details: The United Way has partnered again this year with Epic Fitness to run a pajama drive for children in the foster care system. New unworn pajamas for kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers, can be dropped off at Epic Fitness located at 706 Madrona Ave. SE in Salem until Friday December 15th. Monetary donations can also be made, which will be utilized to shop for pajamas. Those who donate will be entered into a drawing for gift basket which will be picked once the drive ends. Last year, 248 pairs of pajamas were donated and they are looking to beat their record! All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: For more information, contact 503-363-1651 or go to www.unitedwaymwv.org for more information. 

Ways to give: Purchase a new, unwrapped gift for a family in need, join the gift wrapping party, or donate tape, gift bags, or gift boxes.

Details: Christmas Giving Trees are being set up at U.S. Bank (400 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City, OR 97360) and Mill City Pharmacy  (218 SW Broadway St, Mill City, OR 97360) to provide food boxes and gifts to families in need. Those who wish to purchase gifts for a family can pick up a tag, and then drop off their gifts at the Mill City Senior Center Monday-Friday between 10:00am – 2:00pm, no later than December 14th. Those who wish to donate their time can join in on the gift wrapping party at Mill City Presbyterian Church on December 20th at 1:00pm. Donations of tape, gift boxes and gift bags will also be accepted. *Pending a call back regarding tax-deductible donations*

Contact: Gates Community Church with any questions, Monday-Friday mornings at 503-897-3210.

Ways to give:  Donate food items for holiday meal boxes, monetary donations, or purchase a gift card from Willamette Valley Pie Company.

Details: Silverton Area Community Aid is partnering with the Silver Falls School District to provide families in need holiday meal boxes.  Families are provided an entire meal to be cooked at home, including turkey or ham, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, butter, pie/cookies and other items. Community Aid anticipates providing approximately 275 meal boxes, serving over 950 people. Needed food items include hams, stuffing, cranberry sauce, olives, hot cocoa mix or other special holiday items. Since much of the holiday food has already been purchased or donated, financial donations are most appreciated to help offset the cost of food purchases.  Food and monetary donations can be delivered to Silverton Area Community Aid in the basement of the Community Center at 421 S. Water St. in Silverton, Mon- Fri, 9:00am – 12:00pm and Tuesday evenings 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Monetary donations can also be mailed to PO Box 1305 Silverton OR 97381. All donations are tax-deductible.

Community Aid will also partner with Willamette Valley Pie Company’s Country Store this year. A $25 gift card will buy you a take and bake pie, and for every gift card two pies will be donated for the meal boxes. Gift cards can be purchased at the Silverton Area Community Aid Office, located at 421 S. Water St. in Silverton.

Contact: Sarah Desantis, saca.director@gmail.com

Ways to give: Donate new, unworn clothing for families in need

Details: Silverton Zenith Women’s Club will sponsor the 19th Annual Tree of Giving, which offers toys and clothing to families in need. The Women’s Club is specifically asking for clothing donations this year, as the Fire Department and KGW toy drives fulfill most of the toy needs for the families. Trees located in several Silverton locations bear tags with children’s names, ages and clothing sizes. All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: Silverton Together at 503-873-0405 for more information. 

Ways to give: Donate new, unwrapped toys or sponsor a family for a holiday meal box.

Details: The Stayton and Sublimity Fire Departments are partnering with the Marion County Resource Center for their Toys for Joy event which provides a holiday meal and gifts to low-income families in Stayton and Sublimity. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Stayton Fire Department (1988 W Ida Street in Stayton) or at Sublimity Fire Department (115 NW Parker St.in Sublimity) Monday-Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm. Donations will be accepted through December 24th. Donations to Marion County Resource Center (Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency) are tax-deductible.

Contact: To sponsor a family for a holiday meal or provide a monetary donation, contact Rosa Ramirez at the Marion County Resource Center at 503-399-9080 or rosa.ramirez@mwvcaa.org. 

Ways to give: Donate nonperishable food or new, unwrapped toys. Monetary donations also accepted.

Details: Love Santa, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides a hearty meal and gifts to children 16 years old and younger and their families living in Woodburn, Hubbard, Donald, and Aurora. Food and toy donations can be made at the following locations in Woodburn: Long Brothers Building Supply, 195 Birds Eye Ave; Woodburn Independent, 650 N. First Street;  Webb Chiropractic, 2230 N. Pacific Highway; and Woodburn Vision Source, 590 Glatt Circle. Monetary donations can made out to Love Santa Inc and sent to PO Box 875 Woodburn, OR 97071. All donations are tax-deductible.

Contact: For more information, contact lovesanta@gmail.com , call (503) 951-4072, or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lovesantainc.