Housing Charity That Serves Families in Santa Clara Co. Seeks Holiday Donations

SANTA CLARA and SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES, CA – Abode Services, a nonprofit that annually helps 4,400 adults and children find homes or emergency shelter in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Alameda counties, is in need of holiday donations.

For inspiration on what to give, check the special holiday Wish List by clicking here.

All donations can be delivered to: Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter, 588 Brown Road, Fremont, 94539, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Donations of used clothing or expired food are not accepted.)

Gift cards to such stores such as Target, Safeway or Wal-Mart also are particularly welcomed. This "helps families purchase the items they need most. New shoes, clothes or food for a holiday dinner can help bolster the holiday spirits," the agency said.

Gift cards or checks can be mailed to: Abode Services, 40849 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.

Online donations can easily be made, too, here at abodeservices.org.

If you have any questions or are interested in donating other items, contact Community Outreach Director Jean Morgan at: (510) 252-0910 x804 or jmorgan@abodeservices.org.

• ALSO SEE: Looking to Give or Volunteer This Holiday Season? There are worthy organizations in need of volunteers and contributions, and fundraisers underway for Bay Area residents struck by tragedies.

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