Seigle Avenue Partners
P.O. Box 37363
Charlotte, NC 28237
www.seigleavenuepartners.org
Program: Provides free after-school program for children in the Belmont neighborhood and summer Freedom School literacy camp for over 400 at-risk children at six different sites in Charlotte. Its goal is to promote strong families and school success for children.
Material wishes: School uniforms – navy bottoms and white tops – for ages 5-12, construction paper, playground toys, balls, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, general school supplies, games such as Monopoly, Uno and Scrabble.
Volunteer needs: Classroom assistants, mentors, tutors and office volunteers. Enrichment activity leaders to teach the children crafts, cooking, sewing, etc
To help: 704-371-4922.
Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
P.O. Box 6052
Charlotte, NC 28207
www.shepherdscharlotte.org
Program: Offers services and educational programs for older adults, including “Adventures in Learning'' classes, income-tax filing assistance, defensive driving, computer classes, health-insurance information. Also counseling about Medicare Part D, housing counseling, transportation, home repair and referral to companion aides.
Material wishes: Gently used Pentium II-powered (or higher) desktop and laptop computers; inkjet or laser printers with installation software. Also, white copier or printer paper, note pads and sticky notes.
Volunteer needs: Tax-filing helpers (training provided), people to drive senior citizens to medical appointments or the grocery store, handymen, office volunteers, instructor assistants in the computer lab, teachers and lecturers on diverse subjects.
To help: Call Linda Pellerin at 704-365-1995, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
Speedway Children's Charities
P.O. Box 18747
Charlotte, NC 28218
www.speedwaycharities.org
Program: Funds organizations that help children, regardless of illness, social environment or disability, from mentoring programs to camps for special-needs children.
Material wishes: Financial donations, prizes for golf tournaments and fundraising events, items for live and silent auctions, and products or services for events.
Volunteer needs: Help at fundraising events such as fashion shows, golf tournaments, raffle ticket sales, track events, live memorabilia auctions and black-tie galas; public relations help such as writing newsletters.
To Help: Amanda Hollingsworth; ahollingsworth@smicorporate.com or 704-927-6363.
The Spokes Group
6009 Old Well House Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
www.thespokesgroup.com
Program: Provides bicycles to less-fortunate children, and benefits the Salvation Army's Christmas Bureau and Right Moves for Youth. Both of these organizations work with at-risk children to try to steer children on the right path.
Material Needs: Money to buy bicycles and helmets.
Volunteer Needs: To help give away toys and bicycles at the Christmas Bureau.
To help: Call 704-543-0740.
UMAR-WNC
P.O. Box 1558
Huntersville, NC 28070-1558
www.umarinfo.com
Program: Promotes community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment opportunities.
Material wishes: New, unused items such as twin comforters and sheets, queen sheets and comforters, pots and pans, dishes, etc. For a full list, please see “UMAR's Wish List'' at www.umarinfo.com.
To help: For donations and fundraising inquiries, contact Melinda Schroeder at 704-659-7630 or MelindaS@umarinfo.com. For volunteer or church-related inquiries, contact Ruby Mossor at 704-659-7631, or RubyM@umarinfo.com.
United Family Services
9624 Bailey Road, Suite 290
Cornelius, NC 28031
www.unitedfamilyservices.org
Program: Provides individual and family therapy; consumer credit and housing counseling; rape-crisis counseling and domestic-violence services.
Material needs: Toys for play therapy room; digital camera; television and DVD player; financial support.To help: Call 704-655-8745.
The Uptown Shelter
210 N. Tryon St., P.O. Box 36471
Charlotte, NC 28236
www.uptownshelter.org
Program: A permanent year-round shelter for more than 200 homeless men in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
Material wishes: Warm coats, hats, gloves, scarves, thick socks, shower shoes (flip flops), towels and washcloths, toiletries, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, toothbrush/toothpaste, disposable razors, toilet paper.
Volunteer needs: Individuals or groups interested in volunteering in the computer lab, clothing closet, preparing and serving breakfast or lunch and facility projects. Also, volunteers to sing carols and to decorate the shelter for the holidays.
To help: Linda Miller, 704-927-6869; Linda.miller@uptownshelter.org.
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