‘Give it forward’ for the holidays!

Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee features both one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities in our community. Here are a few ways to help.

Spread the word among your friends, co-workers, place of worship or other networks and collect or purchase items for people served by these nonprofits. Contact the organization for specific details.

• Holiday Giving Tree - Purchase gifts for people in need in our community by Nov. 30; ideal for schools, churches, businesses and other community groups. Contact givingtree@npcmilwaukee.org or 414-299-3737.
• Holiday Toy and Food Drives - Donate food baskets for a holiday meal or collect toys for newborn to 10 years old children; toys needed by Dec. 11. Contact Capuchin Community Services at ccsvol@thecapuchins.org or 414-933-1300.
• Winter Coat Drive - Collect winter coats for women and children of all ages served by Meta House, an agency providing substance abuse treatment. Contact ljacobson@metahouse.org or 414-977-5823.
• Holiday Gifts for the Homeless - Knit hats and scarves or purchase gloves or socks for children and adults living in homeless shelters; need by Dec. 20. Contact Tikkun Ha-Ir of Milwaukee at kroysterice@gmail.com or 414-426-4473.
• Men’s Clothing and Winter Wear for Homeless - Donate jeans, winter coats, boots, athletic shoes, pajamas, slippers or backpacks for men in homeless shelter; need by Dec. 23. Contact emilyfirlinger@guesthouseofmilwaukee.org or 414-316-2012.
• Annual Soap and Suds Drive - Donate shampoo, conditioner and soap for children and adults with disabilities; drive runs until Dec. 31. Contact Life Navigators at amanda@lifenavigators.org or 414-774-6255.

Check out our Holiday Volunteer Guide to find more holiday gift/supply drives or go to VolunteerMilwaukee.org to find additional opportunities to make our community a better place!