Volunteer and Service Opportunities this Holiday Season

'Tis the season where giving is on the mind. If you are interested in helping those that are truly in need here are a few local organizations requesting your help:

1. KUTV/SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE: Requesting donations of holiday gifts for needy children and seniors. Angel Trees can be found at the following locations:
   • Shopko
   • Burt Brothers Tires
   • Village Inn at the District
   • Cyprus Credit Union
   • Ancestry
   • Les Olsen Company
   • The Daybreak Community Center also has a similar program to the Angel Tree though not affiliated with KUTV/Salvation Army. 
   • For more information visit: KUTV Angel Tree
2. THE FOOD BANK: Thousands of Utahns struggle for even the most basic needs such as food. Whether you donate time, money, or food it will help Fight Hunger State Wide. For more information visit: Utah Food Bank
3. THE SALT LAKE RESCUE MISSION: This organization helps people in need of emergency services and addiction recovery. They provide all of the following for free: shelter, meals, showers, clothing, laundry facilities, and employment counseling. They also provide 20 meals and sack lunches to families. Here are items they are requesting if you can donate:
   • Silverware
   • Towels
   • Socks
   • Underwear
   • Razors
   • For more information visit: Salt Lake Rescue Mission

4.  THE ROAD HOME: This, the largest shelter in Utah, assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness all along the Wasatch Front. They help the homeless with various programs that help move them into permanent housing as quickly as possible. The most items needed at the Road Home are the following:

• Underwear, Clothing and Shoes (ages newborn to 18)
• Household items (dish sets, sheet sets, pots and pans)
• Wrapping Paper (including boxes to wrap items)
• Christmas Stockings
• Adult Women and Men's Clothing (including XXL, bras and underwear)

For more information visit: The Road Home

5. KSL'S QUARTERS FOR CHRISTMAS: NewsRadio and KSL 5 TV distribute to organizations that assist children with basic need for the winter. The following Utah organizations are receiving this years KSL'S Quarters for Christmas donations:

• Utah's education foundations (administered by Salt Lake Education Foundation
• Crossroads Urban Center
• Catholic Community Services and The Road Home
  • For more information visit:KSL's Quarters for Christmas