Holiday Giving and Donations

We have begun to field inquiries - and happily so! - from members of the USM community who wish to make the holidays brighter for those in need in our community through donations and gifts.  Here is information about some of the opportunities in Greater Portland.  In addition, there is a growing number of opportunities to make charitable donations in the name of your family member or friend, and receive a nice gift card to announce your gift; I'd suggest approaching directly the organization or project of your choice.  Thanks to those who have inquired, and to all who will make use of this information, for your generosity of spirit!  With warm wishes for the season, ATM

 

Family Giving Programs and Gift Donations

The Salvation Army – Adopt-a –Family Program

                Guidelines for Sponsorship include:

1.       The purchase of an outfit or a winter coat for each child in the family.

2.       The purchase of two toys for each child in the family

3.       The purchase of a small gift for the parent or caregiver

4.       Provide for a Christmas dinner. A gift card is preferred.

5.       Include a list of all items given and drop off all gifts by Monday, December 13^th at

297 Cumberland Ave, across from Portland High School. Please label the package of gifts with the family's identification number.

 

If you are unable to sponsor a family The salvation army is looking for volunteers. Please contact Ashley Kuntz at 774-4172 to sponsor a family or volunteer.

 

The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital – Donate a Gift

               

                Donate a toy to brighten the Holidays for a child in the hospital

 

1.       First, call 662-6267, the main office for Child Life, to inquire about donations

2.       Visit the website for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. Chose the menu option "ways to give" and follow the links to the donate a toy program

-OR-

 Follow the link: http://fundraising .mmc.org/netcommunity/document.doc?id=121

You can print the wish list and donation form from that web address

 

For more information, please contact Sherisse Wormell, Child Life Coordinator, at 662-2424 or childlife@mmc.org

 

Toys for Tots – Donate a Toy

 

                Provide a toy for a child in need.

 

1.       Purchase a new toy

2.       Drop it off at an a official "drop off" location

1.       Many different drop-off locations are available.  Please check http://www.toysfortots.org to access the list of "toy drop-offs"

2.  USM Dining Services usually provides a drop-off sites in Gorham and Portland .

 

Catholic Charities of Maine

1.       Please call 781-8550 for local opportunities to donate.

 

Preble Street – Donate Items for Gift Bags

               

                Every year, Preble Street distributes gift bags to all who eat there.

                Please call 775-0026 for details.

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

   - Community Service Learning

   - Interfaith Chaplaincy

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403