25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 20: Gifts For Children

NORTH SALEM, NY — 'Tis the season for giving back to your community. There are a number of ways that you and your family can help out and help others.

Every day through Christmas, Patch will be highlighting a way you can provide compassion and resources to those in need.

Volunteer New York! makes it easy to find ways to help — through donations, supporting nonprofits and even volunteering at home.

Today's opportunity is Collect Gifts for Children. Friends of Karen, which provided emotional, financial and advocacy support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, is looking for volunteers who can help organize material drives in their communities.

The projects include the Holiday Adopt-A-Family program, Birthday programs and others throughout the year.

For more information about the program, or to express interest, go here.

Check out all the volunteer opportunities around the Hudson Valley by visiting the Holiday Volunteering web page.

SEE ALSO:

• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 1: Holiday Lights
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 2: Supporting The Troops
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 3: Toys For Children
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 4: Food Pantry Help
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 5: Pop-Up Shop Volunteers
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 6: Children's Coats
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 7: Food Distribution
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 8: Hospital Gift Shop
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 9: Diapers, Baby Wipes
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 10: Electronic Devices
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 11: Children's Hygiene Kit
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 12: Blizzard Boxes
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 13: Holiday Toy Giveaway
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 14: Holiday Grab And Go
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 15: Kids' Underwear, Socks
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 16: Food Pantry Volunteers
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 17: Volunteer Food Drive
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 18: Food Pantry Assistance
• 25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 19: Adopt A Family