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Scottsdale Shares
Giving is always in season … and needs never take a holiday. The Scottsdale Shares website is designed to match local programs that assist those in need with donors wishing to make a contribution.
Giving comes in many forms … from the time commitment of volunteers to donations of clothing and food and cash contributions. There are a number of Scottsdale programs that assist those in need throughout the year and seasonally. Here is a brief description of programs and how you can assist:
Scottsdale Shares on City Cable
Representatives from each of the Scottsdale Shares programs were guests on the recent taping of Helping Hands. The show, which airs on Mondays on City Cable, is sponsored by the City of Scottsdale's Human Services Department. Click here to watch the video.
Seasonal programs ...
Adopt-A-Family program
Vista del Camino's Holiday Adopt-A-Family helps families facing these challenges to have a happy holiday season with food on their table, and gifts for the children. To “adopt" a family for the Thanksgiving and/or December holiday season, contact Lily Williams at (480) 312-0063 or via email at awilliams@scottsdaleaz.gov
Adopt-A-Senior program
Scottsdale’s Adopt-A-Senior Program invites individuals, families, community groups and local businesses to help make the holiday season brighter for isolated, homebound seniors. Use a wish list to shop for a senior, donate items or gift cards or make a monetary donation. To sign up or for details, call Zach Matz at (480) 312-8455 or via email at zmatz@scottsdaleaz.gov.
Fire Department's Toy Drive
The Scottsdale Fire Department's annual toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Program and the Paiute Neighborhood Center begins Friday, Nov. 26 and continues through Christmas Eve. Citizens are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys at one of Scottsdale’s 14 fire stations or the Police & Fire Headquarters Building. For more information, visit: Toy Drive.
Paiute Toy Program
The Paiute Community Center needs teen holiday gifts for its annual toy program. Paiute teams up with many organizations to help less fortunate Scottsdale youth have a brighter holiday. Paiute needs gifts for teenagers such as gift cards, movie passes and DVD’s. Donations can be dropped off at the center, 6535 E. Osborn Road. Call (480) 312-2529 for information.
Ongoing programs ...
Vista del Camino Food and Clothing Bank
The Vista del Camino Food Bank accepts donations of canned foods and non-perishable items. Items most needed include peanut butter, tuna or canned meat, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, dried or canned beans, jelly, soup, canned fruit, cereal and boxes of macaroni and cheese. Donations also accepted at all Scottsdale library locations. Clothing Bank donations accepted at 7700 E. Roosevelt St. For more information, call (480) 312-2323.
Scottsdale Cares utility bill donation program
Scottsdale Cares is the City of Scottsdale's voluntary utility bill donation program. Initiated in May 1995, Scottsdale Cares has received over $1 million from Scottsdale residents - donated one dollar at a time. To learn more visit: Scottsdale Cares.
Volunteer opportunities
The city has many volunteer opportunities available. You can volunteer for a single event, year-round, as an individual or gather a few of your friends and neighbors to work on a community project. There’s plenty to do and it’s very rewarding to be a part of the community you live in. To find a volunteer opportunity just right for you or your group, visit: Scottsdale volunteer.
Social services directory
Want to find another way to give back to our community? There are dozens of programs and organizations dedicated to those in need. Follow this link for a directory of social service programs and locations in the Scottsdale area: directory.
