Stained Glass, Ballet Shoes, To Order - Online

Commissioned piece. Other types can be made, this was for a ladies 60th birthday. different items can also be made. Hand drawn design, then each piece of glass is hand cut, 17 pieces, it is then wrapped in copper foil by hand, each piece is then soldered and are then assembled together, as in the tiffany method.230mm high plus chain150mm wide

The Family Giving Tree 25th annual Holiday Wish Drive will fulfill the holiday wishes of 75,000 underserved children and individuals throughout the greater Bay Area. Together, we can make sure that no child feels forgotten during this special time of year. Pick up a wish tag in the South Bay at participating Wells Fargo, Comerica Bank and TechCU locations, fulfill a wish online at www.FamilyGivingTree.org, or call 408-946-3111 to make a contribution. Thank you for helping Family Giving Tree bring joy to those who need it most.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is seeking cash donations, turkeys, and nonperishable food items such as canned tuna, peanut butter, canned meats and stews, low-sugar cereals, and canned fruits and vegetables, Cans with pop-top lids are best, A $1 donation can provide the equivalent of two nutritious meals, Second Harvest serves nearly 250,000 people each month, Donations can be dropped off at 750 Curtner Ave., San Jose and 1051 Bing St., San Carlos, For a drop-off schedule or to donate money, stained glass, ballet shoes, to order call 866-234-3663 or go to www.shfb.org..

The Gilroy Compassion Center, serving the homeless in South County, is seeking hygiene articles, socks and new underwear. Also badly needed are cold weather jackets, gloves, ponchos, blankets, sleeping bags, backpacks and monetary donations to provide a warm respite from the streets during the winter months. Donations can be dropped off at 8425 Monterey Road, Suite 10 (near the corner of Leavesley and Monterey Road) from 6 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, or made online at www.gccsoco.org. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, contact Daleen Pearse at 408-763-7120.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County serves 54,000 individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs through more than 40 programs and services annually, Needed items: toys/games (ages 5-15) for stained glass, ballet shoes, to order poor families; jackets/sweat shirts for boys and girls (ages 5-15); warm blankets for isolated seniors; housewares for previously homeless families; bus passes for youth and adults; babies and children’s items such as diapers; and toiletries and household goods, Items should be new or gently used, Catholic Charities is located at 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, Contact: 408-325-5125..

Cityteam San Jose is preparing to help thousands of low-income families struggling this holiday season. Cityteam needs frozen turkeys and canned nonperishable food items for our 6,000 holiday food boxes and to serve 650 hot meals each day. Cityteam also helps these families with Christmas presents for their children. Unwrapped nonviolent toy donations are appreciated. Cityteam has been helping the homeless transform their lives and low-income families since 1957. Drop off donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at Cityteam Community Services Center, 1297 N. 13th St., San Jose. Volunteers are needed this holiday season. For more information, go to www.cityteam.org or call 408-232-5600.

HomeFirst needs financial support this winter to purchase food, blankets and other supplies for up to 500 people at our three Cold Weather Shelters, Donate online at www.homefirstscc.org/donate, We also accept donations of new or gently used twin blankets and towels; new socks and underwear; rain stained glass, ballet shoes, to order ponchos; and small toiletry items, especially razors and toothbrushes, Contact Renee Travers, 408-539-2143 or rtravers@homefirstscc.org, InnVision Shelter Network (IVSN) is committed to ending the cycle of homelessness for families and individuals in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, Its mission is to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency, To support homeless children and adults during the holiday season, IVSN relies on generous financial support from the community, Your gift ensures that IVSN continues to provide high-quality, effective services year-round, For more information about holiday giving and upcoming volunteer opportunities, please go to www.ivsn.org/holidays..

Sacred Heart Community Service works to build a community free from poverty by getting people involved in meeting the needs of more than 70,000 people each year. Help us ensure that all families have the opportunity to gather with their loved ones for a memorable holiday celebration. You can donate online at www.sacredheartcs.org/holidays or donate frozen turkeys, pop-top canned food and new toys. We are in special need of gifts for teenagers. Please drop off your donations from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 1381 S. First St., San Jose.

Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen commits to providing no-cost, hot nutritious meals in a dignified, safe and caring environment, We offer meals to all in need with a special emphasis on families, seniors and the homeless, Current needs include financial support, frozen turkeys, 5-pound canned hams and new, unopened bottled salad dressings, Please call 408-998-1500 to arrange a drop-off at one of our many locations or go to www.loavesfishes.org, Live Oak Adult Day Services needs soft, warm items like socks, sweaters, sweats, hoods, gloves and scarves to give to our seniors as stocking stuffers and personal gifts from Mr, & Mrs, Santa when they come to visit each of our four centers, Also we need nutritious, nonperishable foods including, stained glass, ballet shoes, to order tuna, peanut butter, low-sugar snacks, 100 percent fruit juices, canned fruit and low-sodium canned vegetables; grocery and retail gift cards are welcome, To donate, call 408-971-9363 or email liveoak@attglobal.net, www.liveoakadultdaycare.org..



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