Contact:  Jean Duggan
P. O. Box 475, 6654 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-6109
gloucestercare@bayaging.org
Hours of Operation:  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:  Durable medical equipment to be provided to needs seniors and frail elderly. Funds to help with emergency services such as fuel oil, food supplies, medications, assistive devices.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Volunteers needed to help deliver meals on wheels-flexible schedule to meet your availability. Volunteers needed to drive seniors to medical appointments - flexible schedule to meet your availability. Volunteers to teach classes, hobbies and crafts at Active Lifestyle Centers.

OTHER GIFT IDEAS:  Bay Aging is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(C)3 organization providing direct services to frail at risk elderly and people with disabilities of all ages and their caregivers. Memorials and donations are tax deductible and no administrative fees are deducted.

Contact:  Sharon McGlohn
7082 Wellford Lane, 7092 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
694-0694
foundationsglova@cox.net
Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:  For After School Programs: Pencils, notebook paper, inexpensive student calculators ($ Tree is fine), Board games (checkers, Connect Four, etc.) card games (UNO, etc), academic skills games for computers (recently had 7 computers donated for after school remediation and skills focus).  For Preschool Program (ages 3/4): learning games, art supplies, bulletin board borders, 13 gallon trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We would love a community volunteer to do a special holiday craft and story with both our after school kids AND our preschool kids!

Contact:  Arleigh Johnson
2276 George Washington Hwy
Gloucester, VA  23061
642-9515
arleigh@gmfc.hrcoxmail.com
Hours of Operation:  Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and
                                Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon

HOLIDAY WISHES:  The Free Clinic can always use copy paper, colored paper, pens, post-it note pads, sign-here stickers, paper towels, napkins and tape for tape dispensers.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  The clinic is in need of volunteer in-take screeners, pharmacists, nurses, office personnel and doctors.
 

Contact:  Carol Steele
6467 Main Street
Gloucester, VA  23061
693-2355
csteele@gloucesterva.info
Hours of Operation:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:  We would love to have more volunteers in 2009. We use volunteers at our Visitor`s Center, at special events, in the office and with our sports programs. We also use volunteers and equipment to develop and maintain our parks.

OTHER GIFT IDEAS:  People can contribute cash donations for specific park projects through our friend`s organization - Park Partners. Funds are needed for several on-going park projects incuding the creation of Woodville Plantation Park, the purchase of playground equipment that is accessible to all children and the development of a new skatebaord park.
 

Contact:  Frank Bryan
P.O. Box 1880, 6983 Mid-County Drive, Hayes, VA  23072
695-9655
hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com
Hours of Operation:  1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:  Help someone get a home for the holidays by donating any usable building materials for the Habitat ReStore. Call 804-210-1193 for directions and to confirm acceptance of your donation
 

Contact: Sarah Sager
6632 Main Street, Gloucester, VA  23061
693-3114
info@arcvap.org

HOLIDAY WISHES:  The Puller Center serves individuals with intellectual disabilities from the ten counties on the Middle Peninsula/ Northern Neck. We are asking members of the community to help make the holidays special for the individuals in our program by purchasing gifts they can unwrap this holiday season. Clothing for men and women is needed in a variety of sizes. Items needed include gloves, winter hats, jackets, sweatshirts, socks, underwear, and t-shirts (short and long sleeve). Other gift suggestions are blankets (for any size bed), puzzle books, board games, educational tools and craft materials. We would be happy to provide a list that includes sizes and details of an individual in our program (male/female, likes, favorite color, etc). Please email ssager@arcvap.org for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Volunteers are needed to assist during our holiday party for individuals in our program in December.  We encourage members of the community to join us and celebrate the holiday season!  For more information, contact ssager@arcvap.org.

OTHER GIFT IDEAS: Memorial or dedication donations to the Lewis B. Puller Center are accepted. Please contact Sarah Sager at (757) 896-6462 or ssager@arcvap.org for information on giving options.

Contact:  Rhoda-Jo Stress
P.O. Box 981, 5266 George Washington Mem. Hwy,
White Marsh, VA  23183
693-1306
lvofgva@gmail.com
Hours of Operation:  M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat, 9 - Noon

Holiday Wishes:  Small tables (3) to serve tutors and students simultaneously.  Donations will help us work with more students during peak hours of availability. 

Volunteer Opportunities:  Volunteers are always needed.

Other Gift Ideas: $15.00 in donations for books buys a GED book for a student preparing for the GED Tests. $17.00 will buy a starter set of 4 fiction books for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. $40.00 will buy a case of copying paper. Donation and memorial gifts are always welcome; please call to ask how your donations and gifts may have the best educational value. We are still trying to raise funds that will be spent specifically to assist students who need an educational evaluation which may provide them with the needed accommodations when taking the GED Tests.

Contact:  Jeanette Sawyer
P.O. Box 455, 10315 Vidaurri Lane, Dutton, VA  23050
695-1993
js4889@aol.com
Hours of Operation:  24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Holiday Wishes:  Matthew 25 Ministries is a Christ-centered recovery program.  We would like gifts for the men and their families. Monetary donations are always welcomed and needed.

Contact Person: Barb Thein
P.O. Box 2092, Gloucester, VA 23061
642-9478
redcross@arcgloucester.hrcoxmail.com
Hours of Operation:  9 a.m - 12 noon daily

HOLIDAY WISHES:  Monetary donations for local chapter are desperately needed.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Volunteers needed to assist in daily office duties and basic maintenance.

Contact:  Kathy Phillips
P.O. Box 40, Saluda, VA 23149, 5372B Old Virginia Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
804-758-5250
kphillips38@cox.net
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:  Toys and books for children ages birth to three years old.
HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Assist at holiday party for the enrolled infants and toddlers and their families.
OTHER GIFT IDEAS:  High chairs and strollers (new or used); baby items including diapers and clothing; infant and toddler toys; funding for specialized equipment.

Beth Riehle-Biscan
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-259-6251
sbriehle@sentara.com
Hours of Operation:  8 - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:   We are hoping for donations of fleece material, concrete stones for stepping stones (perhaps you have the ability to make the stones) and any collection of boxes of tea, cookie, muffin or bread mixes that our volunteers could bake. Our volunteers can make items for our hospice members, but need the materials to do so.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Sentara Hospice is always in need of volunteers to connect with a family. The most important quality of a hospice volunteer is their listening skills. Listening is the essential skill.  Lets meet to discuss your gift and how you could share this with someone in need.

OTHER GIFT IDEAS:  To make a monetary donation toward the purchase of the various projects please contact 757-259-6251 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.

Carla Callis
P O Box 40, Saluda, VA 23149
5372 B Old Virginia Street, Urbanna
758-5250hgh
ccallis@mpnn.state,va.us
Hours of Operation:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

HOLIDAY WISHES:  Baby diapers, wipes, clothing for babies and small children, gift cards at Walmart and/or pharmacies. Any other baby item such as toys, crib sheets, blankets, baby/children's books, shampoo, lotions.