Ways to Give 2000
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, November 16, 2000
Herald staff
Each year, The Herald publishes a list of opportunities for people who would like to volunteer their time or make donations to ensure that their fellow community members have happy holidays.
The Arc of Snohomish County, 1615 California St., Everett, provides support for people with developmental disabilities. Its wish list includes nonperishable food, gloves, mittens, caps and toys. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; call 425-258-2459.
Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Road, Everett, feeds 100 families from the Everett community for one week during the holidays and supplies gifts for children in those families. The school will accept nonperishable food, cash and unopened toys and gifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from Nov. 30 through Dec. 11; call 425-356-4522.
Catholic Community Services Northwest, 1918 Everett Ave., Everett, offers a chemical dependency program, mental health counseling, transportation, help for people with AIDS, foster care and a crisis nursery. Donors are needed to adopt families and to contribute to the Christmas Giving Project. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; call 425-257-2111, ext. 3361.
Christmas House of Everett, 2200 Hewitt Ave., provides toys, gifts and essentials to low-income families. Parents visit the Christmas House “store” to select items for their children.
This year, agency needs include new toys, packaged socks and underwear for toddlers through adults, new slippers in any size, gifts for teens, new blankets and anything that might make a suitable Christmas gift.
Christmas House needs volunteers to help set up and to work there. Setup will take place though November. The store will be open Dec. 7, 8, 9, 12 to 16, and 19 to 22. Admission is by number, which will be handed out beginning at 8 a.m.; doors open at 9 a.m. Call 425-338-2273 or check the Web site at www.christmas-house.org.
Parking is limited near the Hewitt location, so donations can be dropped off at these sites:
In Everett: Everett Fire Department, all eight stations; Judd &Black, 3001 Hewitt Ave.; Stewart Title of Snohomish County, 3102 Colby Ave.; Everett Chiropractic Center, 8625 Evergreen Way; Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave.;
In other towns: Self Storage Depot, 9519 Fourth St. NE, Lake Stevens; Judd &Black, 16521 Hwy 99, Lynnwood; Judd &Black, 1315 State Ave., Marysville; Innovative Chiropractic, 1700 132nd St. SE, Suite L, Mill Creek; The Doll Cellar, 1024 First St., and Eastside Tire, 1125 Ave. D, Snohomish.
Cocoon House provides assistance for teens who need shelter, food, counseling or clothing. This year, it needs umbrellas; gift certificates for fast food restaurants, grocery stores, bowling, movies and clothing at Everett Mall; murder mystery games, cards, YMCA passes, adult-size socks for boys and girls; and sweat pants for teens sizes small, medium and large. Items can be dropped off at 2929 Pine St., Everett.; 425-259-5802. The center can be reached by e-mail,
complex2929@aol.com, or on the Web www.cocoonhouse.org.
Compass Health, 4526 Federal Ave., Everett, is a community-based behavioral health agency that provides care for people of all ages. Call Susan Fox at 425-349-7333 or or send e-mail to susan.fox@compassh.org
