Patch's Nashville Holiday Donation Guide

NASHVILLE, TN- Take time to give back this holiday season at one of these Nashville charities or nonprofit organizations. Donate a useful item to an animal shelter or volunteer with U.S veterans to teach them useful skills.

Agape Animal Rescue is a nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for displaced and neglected animals in the Nashville area. Donate some of the items on their wish list and help them continue to provide care and community to these animals in need. Questions? Call (615) 406-7799 for additional information.

Agape is accepting:

• Frontline/Advantage for dogs
• Baby gates
• Durable dog toys
• Collars
• Leashes

Address: P.O. Box 292766, Nashville, TN 37229

Building Lives is a veteran assistance program that aids soldiers who've served in the United States military re - enter society and create stable, healthy lives for themselves. Interested in supporting Building Lives? You can volunteer your time, make a monetary donation or donate one or more items on the Building Lives wish list. Want more information? Email steve@wearebuildinglives.org

Building Lives is accepting:

• Vehicles
• Furniture
• Pots
• Pans
• Coffee pots
• Microwave ovens
• Towels
• Sheets

Address: P.O. Box 1234 Nashville, TN 37201

Pet Community Center is dedicated to strengthening the bond between humans and animals in the Nashville community and ending pet overpopulation through prevention programs like spay/neuter and veterinary wellness courses. Take a look at their full wish list for a comprehensive idea of what Pet Community Center needs most. They're open Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and closed Saturday and Sunday. Want more information? Call (615) 512-5001

Pet Community Center is accepting:

• Cat litter
• Puppy pads
• Cat food
• Distilled water
• Sardines
• Bleach
• Laundry Detergent

Address: 943-B Dr. Richard G. Adams Drive Nashville, TN 37207

Youth Encouragement Services provides kids ages 6 - 18 with educational and recreational alternatives in the form of after school programs and summer activities. You can volunteer with YES as an after school assistant and during the holidays they open their Christmas Store, which is a sponsorship program aimed at aiding both individual children and entire fundraising drives. Interested in learning more? Contact Samantha Johnson at (615) 315-5333 for more information or email samantha@youthencouragement.org.

Youth Encouragement Services is accepting:

• Large playground equipment
• Art supplies
• Basic office supplies
• Folding chairs

Address: 521 McIver Street Nashville, TN 37211

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