Holiday Drives Help Neighbors

Our community continues to come together time and time again to help neighbors in need. The holiday season is a great time to consider contributing to causes close to your heart. Many area nonprofits are accepting donations. Although it’s hard to imagine going without basic needs, some individuals and families face this reality right here in Mason County. For those of you able to help, the Chamber has compiled a list of local causes accepting donations. #SupportLocal

Adopt a Youth at The Youth Connection (360) 462-0125
November 8 – December 17
Drop-off locations in Belfair or Shelton; party for youth will be held December 23

Fill Youth Stocking Hygiene Kits for Mason County
December 11, 11:00a-4:00p at The Youth Connection, 123 S 2nd St, Shelton
Come join the Shining Heart Foundation’s annual event. Need volunteers to help fill 500 stocking hygiene kits to be distributed the following week. http://shiningheart.net/

Food Drive for Saints Pantry
November 8 – 21
Accepting food donations and cash; will be donated November 22.
Drop off locations in Shelton: Bayshore Cannabis, 3831 WA-3 or Shelton Cannabis, 1065 WA-3.

Kara Lynn Foundation
Supporting two families this season who have a child facing the adversity of living with epilepsy. Families may apply online: www.karalynnfoundation.com

Support families of Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center
November 15 – December 15
Organized by the Republican Women’s Club of Mason County. Seeking gifts for toddler and a few pre-teen children and adult women. Coats, hats, blankets in all sizes are good ideas. Please donate toys, ear buds, phone chargers, etc. for kids and gift cards for local stores for adults.
Call or text Ginny Brush: (360) 490-4847 to arrange pickup of donations.

St. Andrews House (360) 878-2362
Help the Diocese reach its annual fund goal of $25,000 with a one-time donation or monthly pledge for facility improvement and staff wage increases. https://www.saintandrewshouse.org/our-future

Shelton School District, hosted by Student & Family Resource Center
December 16
Collect treats on a drive-thru event lined with fun resource booths along the way. Free gifts to the first 100 cars; one per car. Supplies are limited; first-come first-serve. COVID guidelines will be followed. Please stay in your car as you move through the event.

Shelton School District, Student & Family Resource Center
Donations to outfit our students for winter weather would be appreciated. Specific items needed for boys and girls: new socks, new underwear, and new/gently used coats of all sizes.

Drop off during normal school hours; a donation box is located outside of the main entrances at Bordeaux, Mt View, Evergreen, Olympic, Oakland Bay, Shelton High, and Choice High schools.
OR
Ship items directly if you prefer a contactless option. Order items online and have them shipped directly to:
Shelton School District, ℅ Jean Fairbrother, 700 S 1st, Shelton, WA 98584

T’s Café Giving Tree (360) 462-1888
All family & donor information will be kept anonymous. Stop by in-person to select a wish tag off tree for a child.
Drop off location: 118 S Third St, Shelton

Toys for Tots Mason County (360) 968-9078  email: Shelton.wa@toysfortots.org
Registration is now open for area youth at www.shelton-wa.toysfortots.org. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts are accepted at several area business locations until December 17.

Drop off locations:

• Blondies Restaurant
• Gillis Ford Dealership
• Habitat for Humanity
• Hood Canal Communications
• Jalisco Tortilla
• Les Schwab
• NAPA Auto Parts
• Nita’s
• Mason General Hospital
• Mason County Public Health
• Mottet Fine Jewelry
• Our Community Credit Union
• Radio Fryer
• Renegade Guns
• Shelton Athletic Club
• Shelton Liquor and Wine
• Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce
• Shelton Tractor Supply
• Sierra Pacific Industries
• State Farm Insurance – Melanie Bakala
• Starbucks
• The Cabin Tavern
• Urraco Coffee
• Verle’s
• Wal-Mart
• Westside Pizza
• YMCA

Shelton Vet (360) 426-2616
Supplies for program operations and pet needs to benefit Adopt A Pet and Kitten Rescue of Mason County.
Drop off during office hours: 104 E J St, Shelton