The Providence Journal is publishing requests from local charities for holiday giving. If your nonprofit organization is seeking holiday donations or volunteers, or if it has services or goods to offer the needy, we will publish your request once during the holiday season, as space permits. The complete list of holiday giving and donations will be posted on our Web site, projo.com.

To be included in either list, send your information, including a name and contact number to pjnews@projo.com. Put Holiday Giving in the subject field.

GENERAL

VIPS (Volunteers In Providence Schools)

The organization provides after-school tutoring and enrichment classes to hungry teenagers who attend Providence public schools. There are 25 or so high school students who come each day to theTechnology & Learning Center every afternoon for three hours after school to get homework help and tutoring. The organizationreally needs gift cards from area grocery stores or donations that will help us feed these hungry and eager-to-learn teenage students. For more information, call Theresa Seddon at VIPS, at (401) 274-3240.

ANIMALS

Animals Depend On People Too (A.D.O.P.T.)

The group that helps homeless pets at the Cranston Animal Shelter and throughout the state, is in need of monetary donations. A.D.O.P.T. also helps families throughout the state with financial help for sick or injured pets, spays and neuters and other problems. Call Linda Monahan at (401)-826-0320 .

The Hope For Animals Sanctuary

The cat shelter is in need of cash donations as well as litter, toys, cat food, cat toys, and soft blankets for beds. The sanctuary is also looking for foster homes for some of its special needs cats. Volunteers are always needed. For more information please contact Ann at (401) 966-4129. The web site is www.hopeforcatssanctuary.com

CHRISTMAS

AIDS Care Ocean State

This agency seeks monetary donations to help clients in need this season. To make a donation via credit card, visit www.aidscareos.org or call (401) 521-3603. Gift cards in denominations of $10 or higher from grocery or retail stores are also needed. Household items such as soap, diapers, baby wipes, deodorant and toothbrushes are also needed. Donations can be sent to or dropped off at18 Parkis Ave., Providence, RI 02907. For more information, call Keith Dube at (401) 781-5565.

Amos House

This soup kitchen and social service agency seeks monetary donations, nonperishable food items, new toys, toiletries, new socks, hats, gloves, mittens, blankets, thermal tops, sweaters, sweatshirts, flannel shirts and nightgowns in sizes medium to 3x. Donations can be sent to 415 Friendship St., Providence RI 02907. Call Miriam Kimball, 831-9866 or e-mail mkimball@amoshouse.com .

Bradford Jonnycake Center

This center, located at 23 Industrial Dr., Westerly, seeks monetary donations for its Heating Assistance Fund and food pantry. They also seek volunteers to “adopt a family” for the holiday. Donations of new, unwrapped toys would also be appreciated. Checks should be mailed to P.O. Box 273, Bradford, RI 02808. Call Annie Burns at 377-8069.

Camp Street Community Ministries

This organizations seek toys, books, games and tights for children from 1 to 16; toiletries, stationery and trinkets for men and women. The group is at 194 Camp St., Providence, RI 02906. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 603021, Providence, RI 02906. Call 421-5474.Capital City Community Centers

This multiservice center’s “Adopt-a-Family” program seeks monetary donations and donors to purchase gifts and holiday necessities for local families in need. Donations can be dropped off at 110 Ruggles St., Providence, through Dec. 17. Call Suzanne Alden at 455-3880, ext.252 or e-mail salden@capcities.org for more information.

Child and Family Services of Newport

This 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 musts be delivered to the agency on Dec. 18 or 19. Call Martha Parks at 848-4210.

Children’s Friend

This agency matches 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 and new toys are also needed. Those unable to sponsor a family can still help by making a cash donation to the year-round Emergency Crisis Fund. Checks should be made payable to Children’s Friend and mailed to Holiday Drive at the address listed above. This year, Panera Bread will also serve as a drop-off point at its Cranston, Smithfield, East Greenwich, Newport, Seekonk, Warwick and Wakefield restaurants. For more information, call Beth W.Sousa at 276-4323 or Joyce Tormey at 276-4318.

Crossroads Rhode Island

This agency seeks monetary donations as well as new sweat pants, shoes, boots, towels and face cloths and phone, grocery and retail gift cards. For more information, call Sara Perry at (401) 277-3425. Monetary donations can be sent to the attention of Kathy Correira, Crossroads Rhode Island, 160 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903. Call Katy at (401) 277-4327.The Cumberland Happy Basket Program

This 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 Thanksgiving and 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.

DaVinci Center for Community Progress

The center seeks monetary donations, gift certificates for food and volunteers to adopt a family for the holidays. Send donations to 470 Charles St., Providence, RI 02904. Call Bob at 272-7474.

The Dept. of Human Services in Foster

This agency will be providing Christmas baskets to assist families during the holidays. They seek monetary donations, gift certificates to the movies, toy stores, video stores, drug stores, McDonalds/Burger King, pizza restaurants, etc. Donations should be sent to the Dept. of Human Services, 181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825, ATTN: Nancy Johnston, director. For more information, call 392-9208.

Family Service of Rhode Island

This nonprofit mental-health and substance-abuse counseling and social-services agency monetary donations and gift cards for 100 families in need. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 6688, Providence, RI 02940-6688. For more information, call Dave Small at 331-1350, ext. 3319.

Heart of God Ministry

This year-round emergency food pantry seeks monetary donations, grocery gift cards, nonperishable food items and new toys for the holiday season. Call Arlene at (401) 440-0678.

H.O.P.E.

This organization seeks new winter clothing, gifts for toddlers to teens, gift certificates, cash donations, food baskets, new underwear in all sizes, warm hats and gloves and store gift certificates. Call Sil at 943-3987.

Helping Other People in Emergencies

This organization is looking for toys, food baskets, new toys, cash donations, gift certificates and new winter clothing. Call Kay at 521-0706.

The Kent Center’s Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays Program

The agency seeks individuals, families and businesses to “adopt” Kent Center families facing mental health challenges and financial difficulties. Call The Kent Centers Office of Youth and Family Services at 691-6000, ext. 327, or visit www.thekentcenter.org..

McAuley House

This organization seeks cash donations, gift certificates to grocery and drug stores, toiletries, men’s sneakers and work boots, backpacks, sleeping bags and warm hats, gloves and socks. The house is at 622 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907. Call Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, 941-9013, ext. 302.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Holiday Basket Program

The City of Warwick’s Department of Human Services seeks monetary donations as well as nonperishable food items and gift certificates for food baskets to be distributed to local families in need. Checks made payable to Neighbors Helping Neighbors should be sent to Maureen Volpe, Warwick Human Services Department, 3027 West Shore Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. Nonperishable food items may be dropped off at Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, or Buttonwoods Community Center, 3027 West Shore Road, Warwick. For more information, call (401) 468-4101 or (401) 468-4102.

New Life Worship Center Food Pantry

This agency in need of grocery gift certificates, nonperishable food items, diapers, toilet paper, bars of soap, tooth brushes, toothpaste, new toys and new coats for Christmas. Call Carol at 944-1608.

Providence Rescue Mission

This agency seeks monetary donations and/or new toys and clothing for children from newborn to age 17. There is also a need for wrapping paper, gift tag and bows, gift boxes and bags and tape. Donations should be dropped off at the Rescue Mission, 627 Cranston St., Providence, by Dec. 21. For information, call Matt at (401) 648-6849.Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families

This agency, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association and the Rhode Island Council of Resource Providers for Children, Youth and Families, 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 Julie DiBari at (401) 438-3900, ext. 101.

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 Florencegail Ryan, 254-7060.

•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 monetary donations, gift certificates and gifts for adults. For more information, call 739-8584.Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships

This statewide organization run by and for survivors of domestic violence, seeks volunteers to "adopt" families for the holidays. Call Carmen at 467-9940 for a wish list.Salvation Army Adopt A Family

Volunteers are sought to help families who have experienced a devastating crisis. Donors will be matched with the needs of specific families and wish lists will be given to the sponsor. For more information, call Captain Trista Collins at (401) 831-1119.

Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

The Angel Tree Program allows employee groups, civic organizations, churches and individuals to purchase and donate gifts and toys for children and adults who are served by various Salvation Army programs. Call Captain Silvia Machado at (401) 831-1119.

St. Mary’s Home for Children

The state’s most comprehensive 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, e-mail sderita@smhfc.org or visit www.smhfc.org for suggestions.

Skate For Joy

This non-profit organization that teaches ice skating and hockey skills to inner-city youth in Providence seeks donations of gift cards, tickets to local shows or candy (no nuts) to fill gift bags that will be given out at the annual Skate with Santa and holiday pizza party to be on Thursday, Dec. 20. For more information, call Carolyn Drumm at (401) 751-4joy.St. Michael’s Christmas Magic

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, 239 Oxford St., Providence, seeks cash donations and volunteers to shop, sort and deliver gifts for those in need during the holiday season. Checks should be made payable to Saint Michael’s. For more information, call Sister Joyce Flowers or Sister Ann Keefe at 781-7210.

SSTARBIRTH

This residential program for women recovering from substance abuse and their children seeks toys, clothing for women and children, grocery certificates and cash donations as well as volunteers willing to "adopt" a family for the holiday season. 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.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

This organization seeks toys and clothing for teenagers by Saturday, Dec. 15, to distribute to children in the Mount Hope section Providence at its Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 22. They also seek monetary donations and nonperishable food items for its food pantry which is open the first and third Fridays of each month. Send checks made payable to St. Vincent de Paul at Holy Name to 99 Camp St., Providence, RI, 02906. For information, call Eric at 440-2981.

Station Family Fund Adopt-a-Family Program

For information on how to adopt families in need of assistance for the holidays, visit www.stationfamilyfund.org/events. Checks made payable to The Station family Fund can be sent to Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation, 37 Alhambra Circle, Cranston, R.I. 02905.

The Tomorrow Fund

Volunteer gift wrappers will be located on the second floor of the Providence Place Mall near the JCPenney store during the month of December. All proceeds will benefit The Tomorrow Fund, a local nonprofit organization that provides direct financial and emotional support to children with cancer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Toys for Tots

This annual program, administered by the U.S. Marine Corps., is in need of donations. Unwrapped new and like new toys and clothing can be dropped off at any of the Cardi’s Furniture Superstores during regular showroom hours.

Turning Point

This organization seeks gift certificates and monetary donations during this holiday season for adolescent males who reside in group care settings. Mail them to Turning Point, 209 Cottage St., Pawtucket, 02860. For more information, call Scott Cummings at 728-1030.

The Urban Collaborative

This alternative middle school which serves as a drop out prevention program serving students from Providence, Cranston and Central Falls seeks monetary donations and gift cards to help the school’s families in need. For more information, call Andrea B. Joseph at (401) 272-0881 or email ajoseph.ucap@cox.net

West End Community Center

The center seeks cash to purchase food gift certificates for the holidays. Send them to the West End Community Center, 109 Bucklin St., Providence, RI 02907. Contact Joseph Gabriele or Kellyn Palacio at (401) 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 ♣♣♣♣♣♣♣ YWCA Northern Rhode Island’s Wish List

This organization seeks monetary donations and gift cards to grocery, department or sporting goods stores to help needy families. Send donations to YWCA Northern Rhode Island at 514 Blackstone St., Woonsocket, RI, 02895. Or, specify YWCA Northern Rhode Island on your United Way Donor Designation Form. For more information, call Lisa Piscatelli at (401) 769-7450.

GENERAL

Donorschoose.org

Public school teachers in Providence, Cranston and Warwick can submit short proposals for materials or experiences they would like their students to have, then “citizen philanthropists” search the proposals and choose to fund those they find most compelling. When funded, DonorsChoose.org ships the materials directly to the teacher at his/her school along with a disposable camera and has the teacher take photos of the students using the materials and have students write thank you notes to the donor(s) showing how their generous gift was put to use. For more information on how to donate, visit www.donorschoose.org.

Community Mediation Center of Rhode Island

The center seeks monetary donations to augment the rental assistance component of its Landlord/Tenant Eviction Prevention Program. For more information, call (401) 273-9999.

Feed a Friend Food Pantry

The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport, is in need of nonperishable food items for their food pantry which is open year round.

The Food Closet at Trinity Church

Trinity Church in North Scituate is seeking monetary donations and nonperishable food items for holiday food baskets. All donations may be left at the church at 251 Dainelson Pike, N. Scituate. For more information, call the church at (401) 647-2322 or Jane Dempsey at (401) 934-1400

McAuley Village

This transitional housing program founded by the Sisters of Mercy seeks monetary donations and gift cards to grocery, department and shoe stores for the 23 families in need. Send donations to McAuley Village, 325Niagara St., Providence, RI 02907. For more information, call Kathy or Sister Holly at (401) 467-3630.

The Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation

This non-profit organization seeks monetary donations as well as grocery and pharmacy gift cards for families affected by epilepsy. Donations may be mailed to: Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation, PO Box 5300, Wakefield, RI 02880 or dropped off at the Matthew Siravo Epilepsy Resource Center for Children & Families, 10 High Street, Unit A., Wakefield, RI. For more information, call (401) 789-7330 or visit www.MattyFund.org

My Father’s Heart Fellowship/IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR

This outreach group seeks monetary donations to help to feed and clothe the homeless in Providence. Checks made payable to My Father’s Heart Fellowship/Midnight Hour Outreach can be sent to Pastor Barbara Mattscheck, 19 York Drive, Coventry, R.I. For more information, call Barbara Cosgrove Pastor at (401) 739-5963, Pastor Barbara Mattscheck at (401) 615-2327 or Joanna Sarafian at (401) 743-2103.

Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza

This Catholic charity serving needy families in Central Falls and Pawtucket, seeks monetary donations to help cover the cost of basic needs such as rent, utilities and prescriptions. Send contributions to Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, 400 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863. Call 728-0515.

Providence Intown Churches Association

This direct-services agency seeks new hats, gloves and socks for the Homeless Outreach program, canned goods for the daily food pantry and monetary donations to help pay for meals at the Friday evening meal site and help with the Outreach Discretionary Fund. Checks should be made payable to PICA and sent to PICA P.O. Box 5639, Providence, R.I., 02903. Call Diana Burdett at (401) 454-7422 or (401) 744-7468.

The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund

This fund which helps Rhode Island families in temporary crisis who do not qualify for state or federal energy assistance, seeks monetary donations. Checks or money orders can be made payable to Good Neighbor and sent to the Salvation Army, 20 Miner St., Providence, RI 02905. Call 421-0956 or visit www.rigoodneighbor.org for more information.

Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund

This inter-denominational organization seeks monetary donations to assist families and individuals in need of utility, heating, prescription and rental assistance. Send donations to Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund, 184 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903-4029. For more information, call 421-7833, ext. 107.

Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale

This emergency food pantry seeks food and monetary donations to help clients with a holiday food basket program. Checks can be mailed to 1231 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, RI 02883. For more information on what food is needed, call (401) 789-1559, ext. 16, or e-mail teenjonnycake@jonnycake.necoxmail.com

Keep the Heat On

This program — established by Thomas J. Tobin, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, to provide heating assistance for struggling individuals and families who have exhausted all other public and private means — seeks monetary donations. The program is supported by generous donors and is matched — dollar for dollar — up to $75,000 per year with a matching grant from the Diocese of Providence’s Catholic Charity fund. To apply for assistance, call 421-7833 or visit www.heatri.com. To make a donation, send a check with a notation “keep the heat on” to the Interfaith Dire Emergency Fund, 184 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903.

The Samaritans of Rhode Island

Samaritans seeks volunteers and donations to support its suicide prevention programs. Send them to The Samaritans Inc., P.O. Box 9086, Providence, RI 02904. For more information, visit www:samaritansri.org or call (401) 272-4243. Need to talk? Call the crisis/listening line at (401) 272-4044 or (800) 365-4044.

Warm Hands Warm Hearts Program

The Coventry Credit Union, along with Lite Rock 105, is sponsoring its annual hat and mitten drive until Jan. 1. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

•2006 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry

•1584 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry

•1076 Main St., Coventry

•56 Railroad St., Lincoln

•744 Main St., West Warwick

•435 Wood St., Bristol

•1 Minuteman Way, North Kingstown (military clearance required)

•780 Victory Highway, Unit 9, West Greenwich

ANIMALS

The Companion Animal Foundation

This statewide organization provides financial assistance to low-income pet owners so that they can afford essential veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. Donations can be mailed to 11 South Angell St., #311, Providence, RI 02906. For more information, call (401) 521-PETS.

Defenders of Animals

This agency is in need of monetary donations as well as canned food, toys and treats for cats and dogs. Send donations to Defenders of Animals, Inc., P.O. Box 5634, Weybosset Hill Station, Providence, RI 02903. For more information, call (401) 738-3710, e-mail dennis@defendersofanimals.org or visit www.defendersanimals.orgPet Refuge

This no-kill animal shelter, run by the North Kingstown/Exeter Animal Protection League, seeks volunteers, monetary donations, canned and dry pet food, cat litter and toys. Send donations to 500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852. For more information, call (401) 294-1115 or visit www.petrefuge.net

♣♣♣♣♣♣♣Feinstein money added to your donation: Donations made to any local nonprofit agency through Dec. 31 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, a maximum amount of $10,000 will be set for any one participating agency. The rest of 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 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, 37 Alhambra Circle, Cranston, RI 02905.