Nov 25, 2008 3:24 pm US/Central
Help For The Holidays - Giving & Receiving
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
This holiday season, many charities and volunteer organizations in North Texas are experiencing higher demand than ever before.
The most recent figures show unemployment in North Texas at 5.3%, the highest level since July of 2006. The slow economy has forced many people to take advantage of these community resources for the first time. And because of the high demand, these charities need volunteer help now more than ever.
We've compiled this list of local charities that offer help to people in times of need. Many also need volunteers. If you know of a group that we missed,
click here to let us know about it. In your email, please include the group's name, website and phone number.
Food / Shelter AssistanceNorth Texas Food BankTarrant Area Food BankMission ArlingtonSalvation ArmySamaritan House, Fort WorthPresbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant CountyUnion Gospel Mission of Fort WorthUnion Gospel Mission of DallasThe Bridge, DallasToys / Gifts For ChildrenToys For TotsCowboy SantasRight Start Stores are accepting donations for special needs children ages 0 - 5.
Family / Child ServicesCatholic CharitiesCentral Dallas Ministries United Way of Tarrant CountyUnited Way of Metropolitan DallasGrapevine Relief and Community ExchangeVolunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer North Texas – features a long list of places and ways to help those in need. Arranged by county.
Other Opportunities
One Fort Worth couple created a catalog allowing people to give twice. The catalog makes it easy to present a gift that benefits a local charity.
Click here to check out "The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever."
DART is collecting non-perishable food, clothing, blankets and toys during December.
Click here to learn more about their programs.
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