This holiday season is a great time for Warren students to help people in need. Many different charitable organizations in Indianapolis can be a good opportunity for one to give back to the community.
Cherishing Lives and Boundless Youth, two organizations that focus on creating positive opportunities for the community’s young people, are putting together a Christmas fundraiser to give presents to at-risk children. It takes place on Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. It is located at Hovito Ultra Lounge at 234 South Meridian St. There are going to be a fair amount of things to do, ranging from live music to treats and drinks for everyone. Anyone interested in attending can support this by buying a ticket for $25 on Eventbrite.
The Lord's Pantry at Anna's House is a food pantry that helps with education as well. It is located at 303 North Elder Ave. They look for food donations to help give to those in need in Stringtown, a neighborhood near downtown Indianapolis, and the surrounding areas. Each Wednesday the people at the pantry, several churches, schools, and organizations help to prepare and provide warm food for people in need.
Wheeler Mission Ministries is dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness. They have shelters for men and women. There are many different ways to give back and volunteer there. They have resources ranging from meal service and meal preparation to housekeeping and religious services. The group has shelters and donation centers all around Indiana.
Toys for Tots is a toy drive sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve. They have many donation places all around central Indiana. They collect the toys and distribute them to nonprofits to give to the children who do not get presents due to various circumstances. People can help out by buying toys and donating them. The organization has a list on Amazon where people can purchase things needed, which is connected to the registry.