LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The holiday season is here and several organizations are hosting charity drives across the valley to give back to the community. We've rounded up a list and information on how you can donate.
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Clark County - Clark County Fire Department
- The Clark County Fire Department and Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation are teaming up for the 23rd annual "Fill The Fire Truck" holiday toy drive. You can learn more on how to donate here.
Las Vegas - Centennial Walmart
- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Nevada Department of Corrections are teaming up for the sixth annual Badges & Bows Toy Drive. That's set for Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days at Centennial Walmart, which is located at 8060 West Tropical Parkway. All toys are donated to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, which helps abused, neglected, homeless, and/or exploited children and teens.
Las Vegas - UnCommons
- From Dec. 1 through Dec. 18, UnCommons will be collecting donations for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation's "Fill The Fire Truck" toy drive. You can donate new, unwrapped toys to collection stations, which will be in The Quad, at The Sundry, and located throughout the campus inside the BDO and Morgan Stanley office buildings.
Las Vegas - Max Pawn Luxury, EXPAWN
- Several Max Pawn Luxury and EZPawn locations in Las Vegas are hosting their annual coat drive. This year, donations will benefit Project 150, which helps teens experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada. You can learn more on how to donate here.
Las Vegas - Communities In Schools Of Southern Nevada
- Communities In Schools Of Southern Nevada is hosting a donation drive through Dec. 13. Organization officials said some of the most critical items in need include new toys for kids between five and 17 years old and new jackets and winter clothing items for kids between five and 17 years old. Donations can be dropped off at their office, which is located at 2080 East Flamingo Road, Suite 219 in Las Vegas. You can drop them off between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. However, officials ask that you call the office before heading out. You can contact them at 702-485-4470.
Las Vegas - United Way of Southern Nevada
- United Way of Southern Nevada is teaming up with Steiner's Pub to host their annual Warmth Drive. You can donate new and gently used blankets, jackets, coats, gloves, socks, and scarves. Items can be dropped off at United Way of Southern Nevada, which is located at 5830 West Flamingo Road or at Steiner's Pub locations, which are at 8410 West Cheyenne Avenue, 1750 North Buffalo Drive, Suite 115, and 8168 South Las Vegas Boulevard. You can learn more here.
Las Vegas - Sand Dollar Lounge on Spring Mountain
- The Sand Dollar Lounge on Spring Mountain is hosting Pizza Pop-Ups to raise money for the Inspiring Children Foundation, which helps "youth and families from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds rise above their challenges and struggles in life." According to officials, proceeds from all pizzas will go to the the foundation during the events, which will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. throughout December. Chefs scheduled to unveil unique pizza creations at the pop-ups include Bruce Kalman from Soul Belly on Dec. 4, Nico Costagliola from Guy Savoy on Dec. 6, Steven Buckley from Momofuku on Dec. 11, Alec Paki from Sparrow & Wolf on Dec. 13, Chris Decker from Truly Pizza on Dec. 17, and Justin Ford from Yukon Pizza on Dec. 20.
Downtown Las Vegas - Park On Fremont
- Park On Fremont is partnering up with Black Market Spirits to host their annual coat drive. Collections are underway and you can donate through Tuesday, Jan. 2. Event organizers said gently worn or new winter coats will be accepted and given to SafeNest, an organization that helps domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual abuse victims. Any guest who donates a coat will receive a drink ticket good for one beer, glass or wine, or Black Market Spirits well cocktail.
Downtown Las Vegas - Discopussy
- Discopussy and VegasFlow are hosting the sixth annual "Shuffle 4 Shoes" charity event, starting on Dec. 7 at 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lightly worn or new shoes and clothing, new socks, hygiene and school supplies, feminine products, non-perishable food or toys to donate. All donations will be given to The Shade Tree, which provides resources and shelter to victims of domestic violence.
Downtown Las Vegas - Commonwealth
- Commonwealth, SPTLGHT, We The Beat, and Unity are coming together to host their second annual toy drive. That starts on Dec. 14 at 9 p.m. Guests can choose to either pay a $15 cover charge, which will be donated to No Kid Hungry or they can donate a new and unwrapped toy for free entry anytime before 10:30 p.m. All toys will be donated to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and Hope for the City.
Laughlin - Aquarius Casino, Edgewater Casino
- The casinos are hosting their 12th Annual Christmas Tree Auction to benefit the Feed A Family initiative. There will be nine Christmas trees that are decorated and feature different themes. This year's themes include Winter Wonderland, All About Christmas, Sweet Treats, Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, A Vintage Christmas, Bear Jamboree, Route 66, Under The Sea, and Patriotic theme. Bidding starts at $400 and bids go up by $50 each. Trees may be purchased outright for $1,850.
