Looking to Give Back this Holiday Season? Look No Further...
Season of Giving at Lake WylieBy Susan Bromfield, Guest Contributor
The holidays are a time to count our blessings and give generously this holiday season and throughout the year. At Lake Wylie, the Season of Giving goes on all year long. It seems that each week there are various charity projects, fundraisers, volunteering projects and efforts to help others at all times. It is a giving community every day of the year. For newcomers there are endless opportunities to volunteer, give and participate. There is an ongoing need to contribute canned goods, toiletries and household staples like dish soap, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, diapers and shampoo to Clover Area Assistance Center. Charity drives are held each year where our community members, church congregations and businesses can drop off canned goods, unwrapped toys, new hats, gloves and scarves. The collected items can be delivered to CAAC. If you are unable to shop for the needed items, or have extra items in your pantry, checks are welcome too. Make checks to Clover Area Assistance Center and mail to PO Box 521, Clover, SC 29710 or visit www.cloverareaassistance.org to donate online. Count your blessings this holiday season and give to our neighbors that may need a helping hand. During the year there are so many efforts of generous support for our many community charitable efforts. The Sweet Repeat Foundation operates one of the most successful “recycling” charity projects in the area with its Sweet Repeat resale store located in Lake Wylie Plaza. The volunteers work all year long to operate this store for charity. Items are contributed to Sweet Repeat and then are sold to give them a new home and the money raised is contributed to charity. This year, Sweet Repeat raised more than $200,000 to contribute to area charities. The River Hills – Lake Wylie Lions Club raises money for charity throughout the year with several annual events including their annual golf tournament, Charity Christmas Tree sale, producing the River Hills Telephone Directory and the annual fall raffle followed by the Charity Christmas Tree sale held each year. They are a major contributor to the Lake Wylie- River Hills Emergency Squad, a free service to the entire Lake Wylie area. The May Day Golf event and foundation raises money to help the many homeless and disadvantaged students in the area along with donating to area charities. This year’s golf event raised funds which are earmarked to help homeless students and other student needs in the Clover School District. Contributions are accepted all year long so consider making a contribution to this cause this holiday season by sending a check to Lake Wylie/ Clover May Day Projects -C/O Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 5233, Lake Wylie, SC 29710. The Lake Wylie Children’s Charity raises funds throughout the year to help families who may have a very sick child and are in need of financial and community support during their time of need. This group contributes to needs throughout the year that are identified by Levine Children’s Hospital as well. The holidays are a time to count our blessings and share time with family and friends to enjoy days of gathering and football and family times together. There is much to be grateful for when you live at Lake Wylie. Each day comes with enjoyment of beauty; recreational opportunities, caring neighbors and friends…………The holidays begin a season to share the bounty of additional giving and sharing. It is a time to give to area charities and the many charity projects that benefit so many all year long. Area banks and churches will have Angel Trees; Toys for Tots, Clover Jaycees Santa’s Toy drive (benefiting children in the Clover School District), Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte and CAAC adopt a family and many avenues to give generously to those less fortunate during the holidays. Toys and canned goods may be dropped off at United Bank- Lake Wylie. Giving time by volunteering is a priceless gift. Give a warm coat, a new unwrapped toy, canned goods or a check, but give what you can to the many that need a helping hand. As the holidays are upon us, it is a time to count our blessings, be grateful and reach out to help others. It is a time to share time with family and friends and to give to area charities and the many charity projects that benefit so many all year long. The holidays are a time to celebrate the season, give and care for those around us. The season of giving is all year long. |