The Holiday Giving Program is a UHart tradition that spreads hope and happiness throughout our local community. This program is managed by the Office of Student Engagement and Inclusion, with valued support from the Office of Residential Life, the Department of Public Safety, and the University Libraries.
Please see below for five ways to give this season.
Mission: To improve the community by providing equal access to shelter and solutions for all people, making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.
What to Donate: Personal care and warm winter gear (hats, scarves, gloves, mittens). For ideas, check out their Amazon wish list: Winter Layers & Personal Care Items
How to Donate: Hang new winter gear on the Mitten Tree at the University Libraries or drop off items at campus donation boxes in any of our locations listed below.
The Village for Families & Children
Mission: To build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children.
What to Donate: Gift cards and direct monetary donations.
How to Donate: Make a direct financial contribution to The Village online here or drop off gift cards at the GSU Information Desk.
Mission: To aid the campus community in the fight against food insecurity by improving access, affordability, and availability of healthy options.
What to Donate: Non-perishable food items (granola bars, ramen, mac n cheese, etc), personal hygiene products, and/or paper bags.
How to Donate: Drop off items at campus donation boxes in any of our locations listed below.
Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
What to Donate: Unwrapped new toys and gift cards.
How to Donate: Drop off items at campus donation boxes in any of our locations listed below. Please drop off gift cards at the GSU Information Desk.
Mission: To strengthen foster, adoptive, and kinship care families through support, training, advocacy, recruitment, and retention.
What to Donate: Formal attire (new or gently used prom dresses, men's suits/tuxedos/shirts, men's undershirts, women's & men's formal shoes), new/gently used accessories (jewelry, hair accessories), and new makeup and personal hygiene products.
How to Donate: Drop off items at campus donation boxes in any of our locations listed below.
- Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Friday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Available 24/7
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10a.m.–6 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon–11 p.m.