12 Ways to Give (& Receive) this Holiday Season in Wilmington

As the holiday season approaches, many people in our community find themselves in need of support, while others are in a position to want to give. Below are 12 ways to give and receive help this holiday season:

1. Animal Care

PAWS Humane Society, at 5312 N US Hwy 68, offers free spay and neuter clinics. Donate pet supplies or volunteer. Visit pawshumane.weebly.com.

2. Child Care

Clinton County Youth Council, at 302 W Sugartree Street, offers afterschool care for middle school students. Donate Aldi and Kroger gift cards, or bicycles. Call (937) 382-2828 .

3. Christmas Gifts

Clinton County HoHo Shop, at 2483 State Route 22 & 3, provides gifts for children in Clinton County. Donate gifts by calling (937) 383-4646.

4. Christmas Meals

Compassion Wilmington, at 627 S Nelson Avenue, will provide Christmas meals from 10am to 12pm on December 13. Visit wilcog.com for information.

5. Clothing

Compassion Wilmington, at 627 S Nelson Avenue, is a low cost thrift store. To donate funds, go to compassionwilmington.org.

6. Domestic Abuse

Alternatives to Violence, at 37 W Main Street, provides 24/7 domestic violence and crisis intervention. Donate care items. Call (937) 383-3285.

7. Emergency Meals

Sugartree Ministries, at 180 E Main Street, serves six hot meals per week. Volunteer to provide or serve a meal. Visit sugartreeministries.com.

8. Furniture

Clinton County Homeless Shelter, at 36 Gallup Avenue, offers free furniture. Donate used home goods. Visit clintoncountyhomelessshelter.org.

9. Interview & Work Items

OhioMeansJobs Clinton County, at 1025 S South Street, provides work or interview clothing, supplies, and study guides. To receive or donate items, call (937) 382-7762 or email omjclinton@wsu-inc.org

10. Overdose & Recovery

Hopeline offers help with substance-use recovery. Donate snacks, self-care items, and toiletries. Call (513) 477-6694.

11. Utilities

Community Action, at 789 N Nelson Avenue, offers assistance on energy bills. Visit energyhelp.ohio.gov.

12. Women's Shelter

Hope House, at 495 E Locust Street, offers shelter from 8pm to 8am. Volunteer as a hostess or donate by visiting hopehouse45177.org.

For more information, categories, and resources, visit realchangewilmington.com and click on the "resources" tab.