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In tough times, holiday donations help
By George P. Hassett
With
the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, religious and
non-profit groups are reporting downturns in holiday giving. Some
families simply can't afford to give and are holding onto the clothes
and food they once donated, said James Harder, a spokesman for Goodwill.
If
you can give a toy, coat or food to a family in need, however, here are
some places in Somerville that need your help more than ever.
Businesses and individiuals can send toys to the Somerville Housing Authority's
office at 30 Memorial Rd. The annual toy drive tries to add a few extra
gifts under the tree for the youngest tenants of the city's housing
complexes.
The Somerville Homeless Coalition
is accepting new or slightly used toys and clothes for children who may
not be getting much for Christmas this year. said Lisa Davidson of the
coalition. "Kids still need gifts. We're hoping to get some gift cards
to Target so we can get them something for Christmas," she said.
Donations can be sent to the Somerville Homeless Coalition at PO Box
440436.
Project Soup, at 15 Franklin St. in East Somerville, is accepting food donations for families in need.
Catholic Charities, at 270 Washington St., offers help to the poor and the working poor. They are accepting food and clothing donations.
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