Helps families sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Sign-ups dates will be posted on the Facebook page as they open for the 2024 holiday season.
Helps families sign up for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Sign-ups dates will be posted on the Facebook page as they open for the 2024 holiday season.
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Offers a Toys for Tots sign up through the Church. Child must be 14 years old or under to participate. Can only sign up once for Toys for Tots. Sign up begins October 24, 2024 and stops December 6, 2024. Toy pick up is Dec 21, 2024, 9 am-8 pm.
**It's A Family Affair Event is the same day as the toy pick up. Event is open to anyone - see separate program listing for more details.
Offers a Toys for Tots sign up through the Church. Child must be 14 years old or under to participate. Can only sign up once for Toys for Tots. Sign up begins October 24, 2024 and stops December 6, 2024. Toy pick up is Dec 21, 2024, 9 am-8 pm.
**It's A Family Affair Event is the same day as the toy pick up. Event is open to anyone - see separate program listing for more details.
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Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
[For Thanksgiving 2023:
Applications for Thanksgiving Food Packages must be picked up and completed at local offices; call for dates. (Carroll County: must be returned by November 3rd; Calhoun County: must be returned by November 10th)]
[For Christmas 2023:
(Carroll County) Giving Tree/Toys for Tots forms are available at the Carroll Outreach Office starting October 17th. To be eligible, applicants must have primary custody of the children being signed up, must be a resident of Carroll County, have children ages 14 and under, and be on New Opportunities' programs. If applicant is approved, they will receive a letter specifying when unwrapped gifts may be picked up in December. Forms must be completed and returned to the Outreach Center on or before November 10th.]
Holiday baskets are offered seasonally, provided through local community support. Programs vary by location; call for information.
[For Thanksgiving 2023:
Applications for Thanksgiving Food Packages must be picked up and completed at local offices; call for dates. (Carroll County: must be returned by November 3rd; Calhoun County: must be returned by November 10th)]
[For Christmas 2023:
(Carroll County) Giving Tree/Toys for Tots forms are available at the Carroll Outreach Office starting October 17th. To be eligible, applicants must have primary custody of the children being signed up, must be a resident of Carroll County, have children ages 14 and under, and be on New Opportunities' programs. If applicant is approved, they will receive a letter specifying when unwrapped gifts may be picked up in December. Forms must be completed and returned to the Outreach Center on or before November 10th.]
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Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2024:
Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.
For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2024:
Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.
For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.
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Christmas 2024
If you are a Jasper County resident and in need of Christmas assistance, please complete an application at the main office, 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, during the following days and times
Mon, Nov 4th, 1 pm-3:30 pm
Tue, Nov 5th, 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3:30 pm
Wed, Nov 6th, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-6 pm
Thu, Nov 7th, 10 am-12 pm
To register, you will need to bring: photo I.D. and social security card for head of household, and social security card for household members ages 13 and older, birth certificates for each child ages 0-12; current piece of mail from the last 30 days proving they live in Jasper County and a working phone number. Christmas food and toy distribution are for families with children from newborn to 12 years old.
Christmas 2024
If you are a Jasper County resident and in need of Christmas assistance, please complete an application at the main office, 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, during the following days and times
Mon, Nov 4th, 1 pm-3:30 pm
Tue, Nov 5th, 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3:30 pm
Wed, Nov 6th, 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-6 pm
Thu, Nov 7th, 10 am-12 pm
To register, you will need to bring: photo I.D. and social security card for head of household, and social security card for household members ages 13 and older, birth certificates for each child ages 0-12; current piece of mail from the last 30 days proving they live in Jasper County and a working phone number. Christmas food and toy distribution are for families with children from newborn to 12 years old.
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2025 info to be determined in Oct.
2024 New Visions Holiday Celebration:
Provides holiday gifts for children who have been registered.
Registration begins October 18. Register through email at [email protected] or call (712) 322-7570.
Applicants may also sign up by completing the form at https://form.jotform.com/242534942177158
Link to the form is also found on the New Visions website, under "Holiday Event".
Children must be living with the individual seeking assistance. Must not be registered for any other event, and must have Iowa state ID or proof of residency; children age 14 and under must be present to receive gifts.
Date for 2024 is Saturday, December 14th, from 9 am-4 pm at at the Iowa West Sports Plex (3260 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
2025 info to be determined in Oct.
2024 New Visions Holiday Celebration:
Provides holiday gifts for children who have been registered.
Registration begins October 18. Register through email at [email protected] or call (712) 322-7570.
Applicants may also sign up by completing the form at https://form.jotform.com/242534942177158
Link to the form is also found on the New Visions website, under "Holiday Event".
Children must be living with the individual seeking assistance. Must not be registered for any other event, and must have Iowa state ID or proof of residency; children age 14 and under must be present to receive gifts.
Date for 2024 is Saturday, December 14th, from 9 am-4 pm at at the Iowa West Sports Plex (3260 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
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Volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families. Provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods.
Projects vary annually and by county office. Community members may contact their county BVCA office for details about local holiday programs.
Volunteers, community groups and local businesses donate materials, food, toys and skills for seasonal holiday projects for low-income families. Provides food packages and allowances to purchase clothes, shoes, coats, and household goods.
Projects vary annually and by county office. Community members may contact their county BVCA office for details about local holiday programs.
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Program provides clothing and a toy for each child. Registration also includes a sign-up for a food basket. Deadline to register for aid is November 14, 2024. Can register by going to their office during the food pantry hours and completing a form. Pick-up is December 16, 2024, from 9 am-12 noon.
Program provides clothing and a toy for each child. Registration also includes a sign-up for a food basket. Deadline to register for aid is November 14, 2024. Can register by going to their office during the food pantry hours and completing a form. Pick-up is December 16, 2024, from 9 am-12 noon.
Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.
School supply distribution.
Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.
Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.
School supply distribution.
Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.
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2024 Christmas Assistance:
Registration will be done in person.
-- Omaha Citadel Sign-Up - 3738 Cuming Street:
Monday, October 28 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Tuesday, October 29 (9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm)
Wednesday, (9 am-12 pm)
Zip codes: 68007, 68002, 68064, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68116, 68122, 68134, 68152, 68102, 68131, 68114, 68130, 68135, 68010, 68144, 68104, 68132, 68142, 68118, 68154, 68178, 68164
-- Omaha Kroc Sign-Up - 2825 Y Street:
Thursday, October 31 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Friday, November 1 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)Saturday, November 2 (9 am-12 pm)
Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124
Gifts and a food voucher are available to families with children ages 15 and younger and to seniors age 60+. Food vouchers are available for families with children ages 16+ and to adults without children.
2024 Christmas Assistance:
Registration will be done in person.
-- Omaha Citadel Sign-Up - 3738 Cuming Street:
Monday, October 28 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Tuesday, October 29 (9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm)
Wednesday, (9 am-12 pm)
Zip codes: 68007, 68002, 68064, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68116, 68122, 68134, 68152, 68102, 68131, 68114, 68130, 68135, 68010, 68144, 68104, 68132, 68142, 68118, 68154, 68178, 68164
-- Omaha Kroc Sign-Up - 2825 Y Street:
Thursday, October 31 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)
Friday, November 1 (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm)Saturday, November 2 (9 am-12 pm)
Zip codes; 68005, 68028, 68046, 68059, 68107, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68113, 68147, 68117, 68157, 68123, 68106, 68137, 68105, 68108, 68124
Gifts and a food voucher are available to families with children ages 15 and younger and to seniors age 60+. Food vouchers are available for families with children ages 16+ and to adults without children.
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Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.
Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.
Referrals to community resources.
Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.
Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.
Referrals to community resources.
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For Christmas 2024, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only (no phone registration) during regular hours. Registration begins December 2nd, 2024. Deadline to sign-up is December 13, 2024.
No phone orders or delivery must come in to sign up and pick up.
For Christmas 2024, Christmas baskets are being offered at the 1310 White Street location, distributed on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pick-up is from 10 am-3 pm on those days.
Sign-up is in-person only (no phone registration) during regular hours. Registration begins December 2nd, 2024. Deadline to sign-up is December 13, 2024.
No phone orders or delivery must come in to sign up and pick up.
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Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2024:
Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.
For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.
Christmas gifts and food in partnership with county partners.
For Christmas 2024:
Holiday Gift and Food Basket applications may be picked up at the SENCA office in Falls City or Humboldt, starting October 28th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after November 15th at 4 pm.
For any questions, call the SENCA office: Humboldt number is (402) 862-2411; Falls City number is (402) 245-5284.
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For Thanksgiving 2024, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
For Christmas 2024, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
For Thanksgiving 2024, Thanksgiving Day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
For Christmas 2024, Christmas day meal served from 12 pm-12:30 pm and 6:30 pm-7 pm.
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Provides gifts to foster families by seeking donations or monetary donations used to purchase gifts, for children. Services include gift wrapping and delivering the gifts to the foster parents before Christmas day. Program may also provide gifts to adult residential clients. Will provide letter of thanks for donation for tax purposes.
Provides gifts to foster families by seeking donations or monetary donations used to purchase gifts, for children. Services include gift wrapping and delivering the gifts to the foster parents before Christmas day. Program may also provide gifts to adult residential clients. Will provide letter of thanks for donation for tax purposes.
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Provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
Provides special meals during the holiday season.
Holiday Families provides support to families during the holidays, in partnership with community organizations.
Details for Thanksgiving 2025 to be determined.
For Thanksgiving/Christmas 2024, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift distribution programs and dates and times vary by location. Families are encouraged to contact their local office for details.
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Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
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Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.
Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-16 are eligible.
For Christmas 2024:
Application Open Date: 11/27/2024 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications.)
Application Close Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications.)
Application Response Start Date: 12/11/2024 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.)
Application Response End Date: 12/15/2024 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.)
DISTRIBUTION DATES
Distribution Start Date: 12/16/2024 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/16/2024 (Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed.)
TOY DROP SITE DATES
Last Collection Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations.)
For those who have toys that need to be picked up, contact the local campaign coordination office to arrange to either have them picked up or dropped off to the campaign.
Collects toys and distributes them to needy families. Children ages 0-16 are eligible.
For Christmas 2024:
Application Open Date: 11/27/2024 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications.)
Application Close Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications.)
Application Response Start Date: 12/11/2024 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.)
Application Response End Date: 12/15/2024 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.)
DISTRIBUTION DATES
Distribution Start Date: 12/16/2024 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details.)
Distribution End Date: 12/16/2024 (Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed.)
TOY DROP SITE DATES
Last Collection Date: 12/13/2024 (Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations.)
For those who have toys that need to be picked up, contact the local campaign coordination office to arrange to either have them picked up or dropped off to the campaign.
Thanksgiving sign-up is Oct 10-Nov 3, 2024. Distribution: Nov 17, 1 pm-5 pm at the American Legion.
Christmas sign-up is Oct 23-Oct 30, 2024 (partnering with CRISP - call CRISP 515-462-9400. Households without children can apply through MATURA until Nov 20, 2024. Distribution is Dec 19 and 20, 2024.
Thanksgiving sign-up is Oct 10-Nov 3, 2024. Distribution: Nov 17, 1 pm-5 pm at the American Legion.
Christmas sign-up is Oct 23-Oct 30, 2024 (partnering with CRISP - call CRISP 515-462-9400. Households without children can apply through MATURA until Nov 20, 2024. Distribution is Dec 19 and 20, 2024.
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THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024
- Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details
- Decatur County - No program for Christmas 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Christmas 2024
- Lucas County - No program for Christmas 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Christmas 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Christmas 2024.
THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE - No assistance 2024
- Decatur County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Lucas County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Thanksgiving 2024.
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE - Dates to be determined - Call agency for more details
- Decatur County - No program for Christmas 2024.
- Clarke County - No program for Christmas 2024
- Lucas County - No program for Christmas 2024.
- Monroe County - No program for Christmas 2024.
- Wayne County - No program for Christmas 2024.
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