01:00 AM EST on Monday, December 19, 2005

Following is a final list of giving campaigns under way for the end-of-year holidays.

Feinstein money added to your donation

From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, donations made to any local charities will be matched by the Feinstein Foundation, with its fund of $100,000. If the total raised from the challenge exceeds $100,000, as is expected, the $100,000 will be divided proportionately among all participating agencies. For an organization to receive matching money, it must send proof of its tax-exempt status (or affiliation with a tax-exempt group) with a typed letter bearing the organization's full name and address. The letter must cite the organization's total number of donors and total amount of money raised from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Only money or food value raised from use of the Feinstein challenge should be reported. (Food items should be valued at $1 per item or pound.) Send the letter during the first week of January to: The Feinstein Foundation, P.O. Box 2065, Providence, RI 02905.

el4 Christmas Advent House: The state's oldest transitional homeless shelter seeks monetary donations, adult clothing and nonperishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at 102 Linwood Ave., Providence. Call Jamie at 273-8946, ext. 16 or e-mail Jamie@adventhouse.net.

AIDS Care Ocean State: This AIDS service organization seeks monetary donations to help brighten the holiday season for families served by the agency. Send donations to the attention of Stephen Hartley at AIDS Care Ocean State, 18 Parkis Ave., Providence, RI 02907. For more information, call 521-3603.

AIDS Project Rhode Island : This agency seeks cash donations, store gift cards, new clothing and toys, nonperishable food items and personal hygiene items. The greatest need is for teens and adults. Contributions can be mailed to 232 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903, or dropped off weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pickup is available for multiple items. Call Monica at 831-5522, ext. 115.

Amazing Grace Church: The church seeks monetary donations and nonperishable food items for holiday dinners. Donations may be sent to Amazing Grace Church, 1500 Main St., West Warwick 02893. For more information, call 823-1777.

Amos House: This soup kitchen and shelter seeks monetary donations, nonperishable food items, new toys, hygiene items, new socks, hats, gloves, mittens, blankets, thermal tops, sweaters, sweatshirts and flannel shirts in sizes large to 3x. Donations: 415 Friendship St., Providence RI 02907. Call Miriam Kimball, 831-9866.

Assumption BVM Church: This church seeks donations of money and gift certificates for food, as well as nonperishable food such as stuffing mix, gravy, boxed potatoes, cranberry sauce, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, juice, coffee, tea and cocoa. Donations may be sent to 791 Potters Ave., Providence RI 02907. Call Sister Rita Bartley at 941-1248.

Big Sisters Fund: This organization is looking for your old clothes (any size, season or gender) and working household items. For home pickups, call 464-6500 or toll free (877) 725-6843. Items may also be dropped off at 40 Webb St., Cranston, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tax receipts are provided for all donations.

Bradford Jonnycake Center: This emergency financial assistance center serving residents of Westerly, Hopkinton, Charlestown and Richmond seeks monetary donations. The thrift store, 16 North Main St., Bradford, is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Checks should be mailed to P.O. Box 273, Bradford, RI 02808. Call Annie Burns at 377-8069.

Butler Hospital Gifts for Patients: This private, nonprofit psychiatric and substance-abuse hospital located at 345 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, seeks donors to fulfill a wish list of clothing, toys, games and other items for patients of all ages who are unable to go home for the holidays. For more information, call 455-6265 or e-mail info@butler.org.

Camp Street Community Ministries: Serving Providence's Mount Hope neighborhood, the ministries seek toys, books and games for children from 1 to 16, toiletries, socks, tights, stationery and trinkets for men and women. The group is at 190 1/2 Camp St., Providence, RI 02906. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 60-3021, Providence, RI 02906. Call Jackie or Sister Joyce, 421-5474.

Cardi's Furniture Superstores: The stores, in West Warwick, South Attleboro and Swansea, will collect new and like-new toys and clothing for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive. Items may be dropped off at any of the three locations during showroom hours through Friday. Visit cardis.com for more information.

Child and Family Services of Newport: The agency seeks donors who would like to adopt one of the client families for gifts and a holiday meal. Donors choose the size of the family. Gifts must be delivered to the agency tomorrow or Wednesday. Call Martha Parks at 848-4210.

Children's Friend: The agency seeks to help more than 400 families by matching sponsors with families for whom they will buy gifts and wrapping materials to be delivered to the agency at 153 Summer St., Providence, RI 02903. Cash donations for gift certificates to grocery and department stores, new coats, hats, gloves, socks and underwear for all ages are also needed.

The Children's Holiday Hope Fund: Hasbro Inc. and The Providence Journal are encouraging Rhode Islanders to help those most in need this holiday season through a new joint charitable effort. The program will provide children with toys and games, as well as much-needed hats and mittens. All children under the services of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services will receive hats and mittens, and a toy donated through a participating agency. The toys are being donated by Hasbro. Donations, which will be used for the hats and mittens, may be sent to The Providence Journal, c/o the Santa Fund, 75 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02902. Make checks payable to The Providence Journal Santa Fund.

Children's Shelter of Blackstone Valley: The shelter is seeking monetary donations, as well as, donations of gift certificates to movies, toy stores, video stores, Chuck E Cheese, McDonald's, pizza, etc. For more information, call 722-4626 weekdays.

Codac Treatment Centers: Codac, which serves families in substance-abuse recovery, is requesting toys or gift certificates and cash donations to purchase gifts for children from newborn through age 16. Send to 349 Huntington Ave., Providence, RI 02909. Call Jim Gillen at 942-1450.

Crossroads Rhode Island: This agency, which provides comprehensive services and support to homeless and disconnected persons throughout Rhode Island, seeks monetary donations as well as new hats, gloves and mittens of all sizes, scarves, socks, personal care items, towels and facecloths, phone cards, new clothing, new unwrapped toys and supermarket, pharmacy and retail gift certificates. Donations can be sent to Crossroads Rhode Island, 160 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903. Call 521-2255, ext. 327.

Da Vinci Center: The center seeks gift certificates for food and volunteers to adopt a family for the holidays. Send donations to 470 Charles St., Providence, RI 02904. Call Kate at 272-8010.

The Darfur Action Network at Brown University: In an effort to raise funds for humanitarian relief in Darfur, Sudan, this group has created holiday cards stating that a donation has been made on the recipient's behalf. Donations of $5 and up will be sent to Mercy Corps, a non-denominational organization. For more information, call Liz Meyers at 743-2136 or visit www.mercycorps.org.

The East Bay Child & Adolescent Service System Program: This branch of a statewide human resources/case management program for children with emotional, mental, and/or behavioral challenges, seeks board games and other items appropriate for the 6-12 age group. Call Robin Burgess at 435-7482, ext. 208.

East Greenwich Department of Human Services: The East Greenwich Department of Human Services will provide Christmas baskets to assist 200 families during the holiday season. It is also sponsoring the adopt-a-family program in East Greenwich and seeks donations of brand-new toys as well as volunteers who are interested in adopting families. Send monetary donations to East Greenwich Human Services, 125 Main St., East Greenwich RI 02818. For more information, call 886-8669 or 886-8638.

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center: This agency, which serves families affected by domestic abuse in central Rhode Island, seeks monetary donations, gift certificates for beauty salons, restaurants, retail or grocery stores, and pharmacies. For more information, call Jessica Wall at 738-9700.

Elmwood Community Center: The center, located at 155 Niagara St., Providence, RI 02907, seeks gift certificates, turkeys, potatoes, ham, rice and other food for the holiday. Donations of clothing, winter hats, gloves, mittens and nonperishable food are needed year-round. Call Rosa Diaz or Dennis Tabella at 461-7940.

F.A. Simmons Toy Drive: F.A. Simmons Store, 78 Crandall St., Adamsville, R.I., will be collecting toys for needy children weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 635-2420.

Family Resources Community Action: The organization seeks monetary donations, food gift certificates, baby food, disposable diapers, powdered milk and personal hygiene items. Items may be dropped off at 245 Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895. Call Debbie at 766-0900 for more information.

Family Service of Rhode Island: This nonprofit mental-health and substance-abuse counseling and social-services agency seeks monetary donations, grocery and retail certificates, new warm winter outerwear for all ages and toys to help provide families with a holiday celebration in their own home. Mail donations to P.O. Box 6688, Providence, RI 02940-6688. For more information, call 331-1350.

Father Flanagan's Girls and Boys Town of New England: This agency, which serves abused, abandoned and neglected children from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, through its residential and foster care programs, seeks monetary donations and gift certificates for food and household items for the holiday season. Donations can be sent to: Father Flanagan's Girls and Boys Town of New England, 31A King Charles Dr., Portsmouth RI 02871. For more information, call Philomena Santos-Higgins at 683-9870 or visit www.girlsandboystown.org/newengland.

Federal Hill House Association: This community center seeks toys for all ages, monetary donations and grocery and retail gift certificates. Send them to 9 Courtland St., Providence, RI 02909. Call Dennis DeJesus at 421-4722, ext. 12.

Gateway Healthcare: Gateway Healthcare's Light of Hope campaign brings shelter, education and healing to children recovering from abuse, neglect and severe emotional or behavioral disorders. Monetary donations, new toys, clothing and gift certificates for children of all ages can be mailed to Gateway Healthcare, Development Office, Suite 205, 249 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860. Call Joanne at 724-8400, ext. 236.

The Happy Basket Program: Seeks canned and/or packaged foods, money for food, gift certificates for turkeys, toys and new clothes for infants and children up to age 14. Food baskets are assembled for Christmas, and toys and clothing are distributed during the holiday season. Donations may be dropped off at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1464 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864. Monetary donations may be sent to The Happy Basket Program, P.O. Box 7611, Cumberland, RI 02864. Call John Johnson at 427-2828 or Lori Gagnon at 334-2555.

Helping Other People Exist: This agency seeks toys for all ages, gifts for teens, gift certificates, cash donations, personal hygiene items, food baskets, turkeys, hams, new winter clothing and store gift certificates. 85 Eliza St., Providence RI 02909. Call Sil or Val at 943-3987.

Home Instead Senior Care: Home Instead Senior Care seeks monetary donations for its "Be a Santa to a Senior" program as well as volunteers to select a gift tag from a tree with the name of senior in need. Donations can be mailed to 7291 Post Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852. For more information, call Valerie Topp at 667-2923.

HOPE (Helping Other People in Emergencies): The organization is looking for toys, food baskets, turkeys, hams, cash donations, gift certificates, new winter clothing, and gifts for children of all ages. Send to 2 Mattie St., Providence RI 02909. Call Kay, 521-0706.

Indigenous People Organization: This nonprofit organization seeks new toys or monetary donations to purchase gifts for disadvantaged children ranging in age from 8 to 17. Make checks payable to Indigenous People Organization and send them to 685 West Shore Rd., Warwick, RI 02889. For more information, call 732-3572.

The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence: This nonprofit group located in South Providence seeks monetary donations and toys for all ages for its annual Christmas Toy Drive. Donations may be sent to ISPN c/o Christmas Toy Drive, 239 Oxford St. Providence, RI 02905. For more information, call Francesca Errante at 785-2320.

John Hope Settlement House: The house, located at 7 Burgess St., Providence, has provided advocacy and direct services to individuals and families in need for 70 years. They seek toys, warm clothing for children of ages, food certificates donors willing to "adopt a family" for Christmas. Call Mary E. Evans at 421-6993.

The Kent Center's Adopt-a-Family Program: The center's Youth & Family Services Division seeks individuals, families and businesses to adopt Kent Center families who are facing mental health challenges and financial difficulties. The center provides the first name, age and interests of each family member to assist donors in purchasing holiday gifts. Call The Kent Centers Office of Youth and Family Services at (401) 732-5656, ext. 327.

Landmark Medical Center's Open Your Heart for the Holidays Campaign: Donations of nonperishable food items, monetary contributions and supermarket gift cards for holiday baskets for the needy can be made in the hospital lobby at 115 Cass Ave., Woonsocket. The campaign supports Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, which will deliver baskets this week. For more information and a suggested holiday food shopping list, call Nancy Thomas 769-4100, ext. 2069.

Marantha Community Outreach Services: This day shelter seeks monetary dontions and gift cards to help families during the Christmas holidays. Send donations to 393 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909.

Marieville Elementary School: Located at 1135 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, the school seeks donations for the Holiday Wish Program. Call Charlene Smith at 725-0099.

McAuley House: The agency seeks cash donations, gift certificates for clothing and food and RIPTA bus tickets. It also needs volunteers to "adopt" families. (Ideas for presents include soap, hand lotion, razors, bath powder, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, socks, hats, gloves, sweaters, sweatshirts and slippers.) The house is at 622 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907. Call Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, 941-9013.

Mount Hope Neighborhood Association: This nonprofit organization seeks monetary donations and gift certificates for its Holiday Food Pantry Program Drive to benefit needy families in the Mount Hope section of Providence. Send Donations to 199 Camp St., Providence, RI 02906. Call Dana or Tony at 521-8830.

Phoenix Academy at Wallum Lake: This adolescent center, 2076 Wallum Lake Rd., Pascoag, RI 02859, seeks sports equipment, art supplies, gift certificates to book stores and tickets to movies or sporting events. Call 568-1770, ext. 3250.

Phoenix House Exeter Center: This adult center, located at 251 Main St., Exeter, RI 02822, seeks food, clothing, toys, gift certificates for educational videos/books, bowling and movie passes, towels and warm hats, coats and gloves. Call 295-0960, ext. 6403.

Phoenix Houses of New England: This provider of residential substance-abuse treatment for adults and adolescents seeks monetary donations and holiday gifts. Donations of money may be sent to Phoenix Houses of New England, 131 Wayland Ave., Providence, RI 02906. Call 331-4250, ext. 3210.

Poverello Center: This food center, 668 Hartford Ave., Providence, seeks cash donations, nonperishable food items and grocery gift certificates to help feed those in need for Christmas. The center donors who would like to donate presents to families whose names are on the Christmas Tree. For more information, call Mary Ann Sheridan-Woods at 331-6510, ext. 150.

Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza: This Catholic charity which serves needy families in Central Falls and Pawtucket, seeks monetary donations to help cover the cost of holiday food baskets for 150 families. Send contributions to Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, 400 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863. Call 728-0515.

Project Outreach: To provide holiday food, utility assistance and gifts for more than 500 families in the Washington Park area, this agency seeks volunteers, as well as monetary donations, grocery and retail store certificates, new toys, Christmas stockings and stuffers and clothing for children to age 18. Contributions may be dropped off Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. and noon at 1520 Broad St., Providence, RI 02905. Call Paula Cartwright, 941-6244.

Providence Center: This community-based, outpatient behavioral health organization, which serves more than 9,000 adults, children and adolescents who struggle with mental illness, addiction and emotional problems, seeks the following items for their Holiday Giving program: gift certificates for movies, restaurants, the Providence Place mall, music stores and clothing, as well as arts and crafts supplies, new or gently used hats, scarves and gloves, sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, socks, underwear, winter coats, toiletries, pots and pans, linens for twin-size beds, blankets, bath towels and face cloths. They also seek nonperishable food items. Send to The Providence Center, 951 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Call Sarah McLaughlin at 528-0162 or e-mail smclaughlin@provctr.org.

Providence Intown Churches Association: The association, which provides basic needs to the poor and homeless in Providence, seeks monetary donations and nonperishable food items for the daily food pantry and Friday evening community meal as well as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, razors and personal hygiene items. Call Diana Burdett at 744-7468.

Providence Rescue Mission: The agency seeks donation of new toys or cash donations for its holiday toy giveaway for more than 1,500 needy families. For information, call Marbeth Carew at 274-8861.

Rhode Island Community Food Bank: The food bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays to accept donations of turkeys for distribution to low-income families for Christmas. Monetary donations for the Holiday Meal Drive can be sent to 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907. To make a contribution online, visit www.rifoodbank.org to donate through the Food Bank's secure website. For more information, call 942-6325.

Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families: DCYF, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association, the Rhode Island Council of Resource Providers for Children, Youth and Families (RICORP), and Adoption Rhode Island, seeks gifts for teens and groups willing to "adopt" an adolescent group home and provide gifts for the residents. Financial contributions, payable to the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association (RIFPA), are also welcome and will be used to purchase gifts. Send contributions to Holiday Gifts for Teens Campaign, 55 South Brow St., East Providence, RI 02914. For more information, Call Pat Belcher at 438-3900.

Gifts can also be dropped off at the following DCYF regional offices:

101 Friendship St., Providence, RI 02903. Call Janice Bijesse, 528-3982 or Jane Ahles, 528-3985.

530 Wood St., Bristol, RI 02809. Call Susan Nelson, 254-7070.

650 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown, RI 092852. Call Heidi Reardon, 294-5318.

249 Roosevelt St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. Call Karalyn Smith, 721-2530, or Valerie Angelone, 721-2550.

Rhode Island Family Shelter: This shelter seeks volunteers for Christmas Day as well as monetary donations, gift certificates and gifts for adults and children. The shelter also needs fresh produce, baked goods and food for holiday meals. 165 Beach Ave., Warwick, RI 02889. Call Janis Lavallee Fisher, 739-8584.

Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships: SOAR, a statewide organization run by and for survivors of domestic violence, seeks volunteers to "adopt" families for the holidays. Call Natalie at 467-9940 for a wish list.

St. Mary's Home for Children: St. Mary's, the state's largest coeducational residential treatment facility for neglected and abused children, seeks donations to help the children at Christmas. Call Susan DeRita at the home, 353-3900, ext. 262, or e-mail sderita@smhfc.org for suggestions.

St. Patrick Church Holiday Dinner: The church seeks monetary donations and volunteers to serve Christmas dinner to those who are needy or would otherwise be alone for the holiday. Meals will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 2:30 at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Volunteers must register in advance by calling 274-6286.

Salvation Army, Rhode Island State Office: Volunteers are needed to participate in the Angel Tree and adopt-a-family programs, both of which distribute gifts and toys to needy families. Send donations to 756 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903. Call Lianne Pinheiro at 421-0956.

Slater Mill Giving Trees: Slater Mill will conduct an outerwear accessory drive at both the Visitor Center at 175 Main St., Pawtucket, and at the Slater Mill Heritage Gift Shop located at 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. There will be an undecorated giving tree in each location. Donors are asked to decorate the trees with new hats, scarves and gloves, all of which will be given to the Pawtucket corps of the Salvation Army to distribute. The Visitor Center will open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. . For more information, call 725-8638.

Sojourner House: Sojourner House's "Share the Spirit" program helps client families experiencing domestic abuse have happier holidays. They seek cash donations, gift cards and personal care items as well as volunteers to participate in the holiday gift program matching donors with families in need. Call 861-6191 for more information.

South Providence Neighborhood Ministries: The group seeks toys, mittens, hats, gloves, hats and socks for children from preschool through adolesence as well as nonperishable foods and grocery gift cards. Bring donations to 747 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907. Call Zuleika at 461-7509, or e-mail donna@spnm.org.

South Shore Mental Health Center: This behavioral health organization dedicated to serving individuals suffering from mental, brain, emotional and addictive disorders, seeks toys, games, books, coats, hats, mittens, clothes and grocery gift certficates. Send them to 4705A Old Post Rd., Charlestown, RI 02813. For more information, call 932-7883.

Spurwink School II: This nonprofit program for children with serious behavioral and emotional disorders seeks gifts for boys ages 5-15. Send donations to Spurwink School II, 365 River Rd., Lincoln, R.I. 02862. For more information, call Tom Culhane at 781-4380, ext. 322.

SSTARBIRTH: This residential treatment program for women and their children recovering from substance abuse, is seeking toys, clothing, grocery certificates and cash donations in addition to "adopting" a family. The program is at 80 East St., Cranston, RI 02920. Call Diana Inman at 463-6001 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Transformation House: This home for women reentering society from prison, located at 16 Wiolma Schesler Lane, Cranston, seeks presents for the women and their children, toiletries, comforters/quilts, sheets, blankets and work-appropriate clothing for women. Call 462-0697.

The Turning: This nonprofit, which provides transitional housing for homeless men and women who are recovering from substance abuse, seeks monetary donations, gift cards and food to provide gifts and a Christmas dinner for the 24 residents in the program. Call 621-7143 to arrange delivery or mail donations to The Turning, 86 Holden St., Providence, RI 02908.

Turning Point: The agency seeks gift certificates and monetary donations during this holiday season for adolescent males who reside in group care settings. For more information, call Jennifer Brown or Scott Cummings at 728-1030.

WARM Shelter of Westerly: The shelter seeks new socks and underwear for residents as well as monetary donations to help with holiday baskets and meals served at the soup kitchen. Donations should be mailed to or dropped off at WARM Shelter, 56 Spruce St., Westerly, RI, 02891. Call Laura Castagna at 596-9276.

Warren Unit 11 of the American Legion Auxiliary: Volunteers are needed to help deliver Christmas meals to the elderly, homebound and needy in Barrington, Bristol, Warren and Riverside, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Call 245-5431.

West End Community Center: The center seeks cash to purchase food gift certificates for the holidays and to defray the cost of Christmas dinner. It also seeks hats, gloves and scarves for children and adults. Contact Joseph Gabriele, 109 Bucklin St., Providence, RI 02907, or call 781-4242.

West Warwick JAYCEES of Kent County: This organization seeks monetary donations, gift certificates and volunteers for the Holiday Helping Fund and "CHANGE CHARITIES"/Candycane Exchange programs. Donations may be sent to JAYCEE Holiday Fund, P.O. Box 348, West Warwick, RI 02893. For more information, call 828-9191 or e-mail wwjayceeskc@aol.com.

West Warwick Senior/Community Center: Located at 20 Factory St., West Warwick, the center seeks donations of turkey certificates and other nonperishable food items to be used in Christmas food baskets distributed to needy families in West Warwick. They also seek volunteers to adopt-a-family for the holidays. Call Tom Iannitti at 822-4450 for more information.

Whitmarsh House: The agency seeks monetary donations and gift certificates for Christmas presents for adolescent boys in residential placement and independent living programs. Send donations to 1055 North Main St., P.O. Box 72832, Providence, RI 02907. Call Dan O'Grady at 351-7230, ext. 108.

General el4 Because He Lives Ministries: This soup kitchen, 298 Blackstone St., Woonsocket, seeks monetary donations, gift cards and nonperishable food items. For more information, call 769-6175.

The Bread & Blessings Sandwich Program: The St. Francis Chapel & City Ministry Center seeks monetary donations to help operate a new food program that distributes food, coffee and hot chocolate on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. in the courtyard of the St. Francis Chapel on Weybosset Street in Providence. For more information, call Mary Ann Sheridan-Woods at 331-6510, ext. 150.

Friends Way: Rhode Island's only children's grief center seeks cash donations to continue its work with children from age 3 to 19 who have suffered the death of a significant loved one. Send donations to Friends Way, 765 West Shore Rd., Warwick, RI 02889. For more information, call 921-0980.

The Galilee Mission: This residential home for adult men in recovery from dependence on drugs and/or alcohol seeks donations to increase funds in the Fishermen's Relief Fund and to pay utility bills. Send donations to Galilee Mission Inc., P.O. Box 459, Narragansett, RI 02882. For more information, call 789-9390.

Good Neighbor Energy Fund: The fund, which provides energy assistance to Rhode Islanders in temporary financial crisis who do not qualify for federal funds, seeks monetary donations. Checks or money orders can be made payable to Good Neighbor and sent to the Salvation Army, 756 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903-4931. Call 421-0956 or visit www.rigoodneighbor.org for more information.

Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund: This fund, a collaborative effort of Catholic, Protestant and Jewish denominations administered through the Diocese of Providence, seeks money and gift certificates to assist families and individuals in need of utility, heating, prescription and rental assistance. Send donations to ICDEF, c/o Office of Community Services & Advocacy, 184 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903-4029. For more information, call 421-7833, ext. 107.

International Institute Rhode Island: This organization seeks warm coats, hats, gloves, boots, blankets, linens and pots and pans for nearly 200 refugees. Bring them to 645 Elmwood Ave., Providence. For more information, call Terri Coustan at 784-7607 or visit www.iiri.org/donate.

Pawtucket Day Child Development Center: The state's oldest child-care facility seeks monetary donations to help with its No Hungry Kids food program, scholarships, blankets and first aid supplies. Donations may be sent to Pawtucket Day Child Development Center, 25 Thornley St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. For more information, call Shelley Ciccia at 722-7000.

The Providence Ronald McDonald House: This home-away-from-home for families of children receiving treatment at area hospitals seeks volunteers, food or gift certificates and monetary donations. Send donations to 45 Gay St., Providence, RI 02905. For more information, call 274-4447, e-mail mfantom@prmh.org or visit www.prmh.org.

Sonrise Food Pantry: Food pantry at Darlington Congregational Church, 685 Central Ave., Pawtucket, seeks nonperishable food items for its weekly "client choice" pantry for those in need in the Greater Pawtucket area Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Call the Rev. Robert Burnock at 725-6324.

South County Habitat for Humanity: The Rhode Island affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International is seeking cash donations and building materials and supplies to be used to build Habitat homes in Washington County. Volunteers and prospective homeowners work together to build affordable homes to be sold to low-income working families who can not otherwise afford to become homeowners. Monetary donations may be sent to South County Habitat for Humanity, 25 West Independence Way, Kingston, RI 02881. To donate materials or to volunteer, call 783-2480.

Rebuilding Together Providence: This nonprofit organization, preserving and revitalizing houses and communities for low-income homeowners free of charge, seeks monetary donations to purchase building materials for home repairs and handicap modifications. Donations may be sent to Rebuilding Together Providence, c/o The Providence Journal, 75 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02902. For information or applications, call Jane Upper at 277-7845.

Re-Focus, Inc.: This non-profit, human service agency, serving adults with disabilities, seeks donations to its Dream Grant. Send donations to 1228 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02909. Call 272-1600.

The Rhode Island Childrens Crusade for Higher Education: This early intervention, college access program for inner-city children seeks monetary donations, disposable cameras, hats, mittens, gloves and books. Send donations to 134 Thurbers Ave., Providence, RI 02905. Call 854-5506, ext. 124.

Rhode Island Donation Exchange Program: This furniture bank, also home to Project Undercover and Project CoverUp, seeks donations of clothes, furniture, cribs, baby items, diapers, underclothing, socks, toys and food. Items may be dropped off at 20 River Ave., Providence, or call Mary Landreville at 831-5516 to arrange for pickup. Volunteers are needed to sort coats for Project CoverUp.

Rhode Island Free Clinic: This free medical clinic which serves uninsured adults seeks monetary donations and volunteers, both clinical and nonclinical, to help staff and support clinic sessions. Donations may be sent to 655 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907. For more information about volunteering, call Kathleen at 274-6347, ext. 208, or visit www.rifreeclinic.org.

Samaritans: The Samaritans, Rhode Island's only charity solely dedicated to operating a volunteer-manned suicide prevention crisis hotline/listening line, seeks donations. Send them to The Samaritans Inc., P.O. Box 9086, Providence, RI 02904. For more information, visit www:samaritansri.org. Need to talk? Call the crisis/listening line at 272-4044 or (800) 365-4044.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: The group, a part of the Diocesan Council of Providence, seeks donations to help members of 46 parishes with rent, utilities, prescriptions and food. Call David M. McCreadie Jr., 941-8076, or send them to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 50 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907.

Volunteer Center of Rhode Island: The center connects people and opportunities for effective volunteer community service. For opportunities, see the Web site: www.vcri.org. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to post their needs at no charge. For more information, call Lynne Harper at (401) 421-6547.

Woman to Woman Support Network: This organization, which supports mothers in crisis pregnancy situations, seeks monetary donations, new cribs, baby clothing (sizes infant to 3T), diapers (sizes 3-6), and formula (Enfamil, Pro Sobee or Enfamil with Iron). Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at Woman to Woman Support Network, Inc., Airport Plaza, Unit 5, 1341 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842. For more information, call Maria Dadlez at 245-8039.

el4 Where to go for help Marantha Community Outreach Services: Located at 393 Manton Ave., Providence, this day shelter serves breakfast and lunch weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to anyone in need of a hot meal. The food pantry will be open every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 383-1038.

St. Patrick Parish: The church will serve Christmas dinner to anyone who would otherwise be alone on those holiday. Meals will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 2:30 at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Buses will pick up at Kennedy Plaza, Amtrak train station, St. Francis Chapel, the Providence Biltmore and Bonanza bus terminal every 15 minutes. Call (401) 274-6286 if you need a dinner delivered.

Warren Unit 11 of the American Legion Auxiliary: The 18th annual Christmas Day meal program in East Bay will provide full-course meals to be delivered to the elderly, homebound and needy in Barrington, Bristol, Warren and Riverside, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Those in need of a meal or those interested in volunteering should call 245-5431.