Give Back
Perhaps more than any other time of year, during the holidays we turn our attention to others less fortunate and look for ways to give back. In the listings on this page, you’ll find ways to help in your community, whether it be a donation of money or time.
300 Holiday Wishes
- Activity:
- Approximately 300 children are currently in out‐of‐home foster care in our 5 county region of Vigo, Vermillion, Clay, Sullivan and Parke counties. Foster children enter care as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment by their parents. Foster parents provide a safe, nurturing, stable, and temporary environment for children who can no longer remain in their own homes but, unfortunately, not all foster parents can afford gifts during the holidays.
- Details:
- When you’re out doing your holiday shopping this season, buy something from the list below for a child in need, then drop it off at one of our sponsor locations before 12/13! Please let us know which gift is being purchased by leaving a note/number on the gift. For more information, click here
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
- Activity:
- Volunteers are needed to help man the famous Red Kettles throughout the Wabash Valley. Giving just two hours at a Kettle site you can change the lives of many in your community. The Salvation Army provides housing, food, and support to families in need right here in our area.
- Details:
- The Salvation Army rings bells at about a dozen different locations in the Wabash Valley area. To sign up, visit www.registertoring.com Sign in or create a login for you, your family, or company. (Remember to write down your username and password.) Choose your location, dates, and times you want to ring. Show up at the location on the day you signed up for. Have some fun and feel good that you helped community members in need! If you need further assistance please feel free to contact Captain Jeremy at (812) 232-4081 or Jeremy.Fingar@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Catholic Charities Christmas Store
- Activity:
- The purpose of the Annual Free Christmas Store is to ensure that families in financial need will have Christmas gifts like clothing, household items, or personal hygiene products for each member of their family. The need may arise from unemployment, illness, the pinch of inflationary prices on fixed income, or simply not enough to cover "extras" like Christmas gifts.
- Details:
- You can make a donation of new clothing, toys, and personal hygiene products are accepted year round at the Christmas Store. Please contact Danielle Elkins at (812)232-4978, Opt. 1, to arrange for drop off of donations or call the Catholic Charities Administrative office at (812)232-1447 for more information or click here
Holiday Recipes
Plan your celebration meals from start to finish with ideas for appetizers, main and side dishes and desserts. For gift giving and snacking recipes check out the treats section.
Holiday Events
Your source for everything that’s happening locally this Holiday Season!
