‘Tis the season of giving! Boulder County nonprofits rely on the generosity of our community to bring joy to the clients, families, and youth they serve during the holidays. If you’re looking for ways to give back this holiday season, Social Venture Partners Boulder County has compiled a list of local opportunities, including donation drives, giving trees, holiday fundraisers, and volunteer activities. Let’s come together as a community to support these incredible organizations and make the season brighter for all!
Harvest of Hope Pantry
Donate frozen turkeys, chickens or meatless options to help provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal to those in need
Date: November 1 to November 22
Boulder Valley Health Center
Assemble thoughtful care packages for patients traveling from out of state to receive reproductive healthcare
Date: November 21 to December 31
Community Food Share
Charitable Thanksgiving fun run benefiting Community Food Share
Date: Thursday, November 24
YWCA Boulder County
Collecting gift cards, new winter gear, toys, books and games for children ages newborn to 12 years old
Date: November 11 to December 6
I Have a Dream Foundation Boulder County
Order delicious tamales and support Dreamer Scholars
Date: Order by December 6
Share-a-Gift
Donate toys, books, and bikes for BVSD families in need
Date: Donation drop off on December 7
Rocky Mountain Equality
Youth Giving Tree Donation Form
Youth Giving Tree Cash Donation
Support LGBTQ+ youth this holiday season by purchasing a gift or making a monetary donation to the Youth Giving Tree Program
Date: Donations needed by December 11
Rise Against Suicide
Give the gift of mental health to youth by sponsoring a therapy session
Date: November and December
TGTHR
Provide gift cards, meals, and winter essentials for TGHTR youth program participants
Date: December 16
Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA)
Holiday Food Drive and Holiday Volunteer Needs
Support local families struggling to make ends meet
Date: November and December
A Precious Child
2024 Annual Toy and Gift Drive
Providing gifts to over 10,000 children. Donate gifts or host a toy drive.
Date: Drop off donations by December 14
Community Cycles
Donate or join a volunteer team to help gift bikes to kids
Date: December 7 and December 14
Adaptive Adventures
Give the gift of sponsoring an adaptive athlete
Date: Donate by December 25
OUR Center
Community Market Holiday Wish List
Donate food and supplies to stock up OUR Center’s Community Market
Date: November and December
Sister Carmen Community Center
Holiday Food Donation Wish List
Donate food or host a holiday food drive to support families in East Boulder County
Date: November and December
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)
Donate items from the wish list
Date: Ongoing donation need
All Roads
Donate food, goods or items from the Amazon Wish List to support homeless clients
Date: Ongoing donation needs
