Holidays

Giving Back

 

 

 

 

Here we’ve compiled a list of local area organization that would welcome your donations this season. We encourage you – and your children- to take the time to give back this year! Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

Toys for Tots

 

www.toysfortots.org for drop-off locations.

 

New unwrapped unopened toys or make financial contribution.

 

 

Kenner Police Department Doll & Toy Fund

 

www.kennerpd.com

 

Kenner Police Department Lobby or The Esplanade Mall

 

Toys need to be unwrapped and appropriate for children infant to 10 years of age.

 

 

Covenant House

 

covenanthouseno.org

 

611 N. Rampart St., 504.584.1111

 

Work-appropriate clothing for young adults, items for infants-4years old.

 

Wish list on website.

 

 

Metropolitan Center for Women & Children

 

mcwcgno.org

 

3929 Jefferson Hwy., 504.837.5400

 

Mission – To break the cycle of domestic violence and aid survivors of sexual assault through advocacy, intervention, empowerment and transformation.

 

Household items, clothing for women and children.

 

Wish list online with items like vacuums, twin/full sheet sets, blankets, etc.

 

 

 

 

Friends of the New Orleans Public Library

 

fnopl.org, 504.596.2625

 

All branches, especially Latter, accept books of all types (no old textbooks or magazines).

 

Some books go to schools in need or other educational programs. Book sale every weekend at Latter. Profits go back to library for Summer Reading program and other educational programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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