Spread the joy: 6 ways to give back in Tucker this holiday season

Gifts donated at Tucker Recreation Center Photo by Tucker Parks and Recreation Spreading holiday cheer doesn t have to end with your own friends and family After you ve trimmed the tree and cleared the Amazon shopping cart there s an array of strategies to become a Tucker family s Secret Santa through donations of your time or support From toy giveaways to volunteering Tucker s nonprofits regime agencies and local businesses are ensuring all Tucker families feel the love this Christmas season Omega Help Center s th Annual Holiday Giveaway Tucker residents can make the season bright by donating to Omega Promotion Center s th Annual Holiday Giveaway which benefits children ages newborn to within the Tucker public New toys clothing and other gifts can be dropped off at the center located at Montreal Rd Suite from a m to p m Monday through Friday and a m to p m on Saturdays The toy drive ends Dec To donate online visit the Omega website Tucker Parks and Recreation Toy Drive Tucker Recreation Center is inviting residents to bring new unwrapped gifts to its annual holiday toy drive up until Dec Collection boxes will be conveniently placed in the main lobby during operating hours All donations will go toward making the holiday season brighter for local families The center is located at Lavista Rd Good Neighbor Christmas Shop NETWorks Cooperative Ministry has an alternative approach to the popular Giving Tree concept with its Good Neighbor Christmas Shop The store caters to low-income families seeking new and or donated items at prices reduced by between percent to percent This approach allows families to select gifts that they want and can afford preserving their dignity and empowering them to provide for themselves during the holiday season read a message on NETWorks website The store will be open at Northlake Church of Christ Fellowship Hall Cooledge Rd from - p m Friday Dec and noon to p m Saturday Dec To donate to the gift store visit the NETworks website Donations for the Santa s Shop toy and gift drive Photo by Wellroot Family services Wellroot Family Services Christmas Tucker-based nonprofit Wellroot Family Services supports more than children and care providers through its programs Wellroot formerly known as United Methodist Children s Home has supported youth seeking a permanent home since Though its annual Santa s Shop toy drive has ended for the season there are still procedures to lend a helping hand Supporters can donate online mail a check to Wellroot Family Services Lakeside Pkwy Suite Tucker GA orsearch the Amazon Wish List for gift and general items DeKalb County Police Department Winter Clothing Drive If clearing the closet for good is more your thing DeKalb County Police Department s Winter Clothing Drive will be the best bet From a m to noon Tuesday Dec residents are welcome to donate new and gently used coats clothes and shoes at West Exchange Pl Winter Wishes Toy Giveaway Tehlirian Law Group in partnership with ReadyMix and JLAW Tips Holiday Giveback will offer hot plates to families free toys and interactive holiday pursuits for the whole family from - p m Sunday Dec at RC Fitnez Studio located at Brockett Rd The event is seeking supporters to assist with serving food and hosting the hot chocolate bar ornament-making station and the Santa photo booth Sign up to volunteer here The post Spread the pleasure solutions to give back in Tucker this holiday season appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta