Top 5 Local Charities To Donate To This Holiday Season

It's always been said that it's better to give than to receive. Here are some local charities that could use your donations this holiday season.

The Roxborough nonprofit has been providing a safe haven for children since 1853. Through the provision of family, school and community-based programs and supports, Northern Home directly affects more than 3,000 children across the Delaware Valley. With significant cutbacks in funding, donations are critical for the organization to continue it's high quality services and programs. Donations can be made over the phone, by mail or online. Click here to donate online.

Since 1936 The North Light Community Cetner has been providing help for community members and programs for children. Donations to the center ensure that quality programs are affordable for all community members and that no one is ever turned away due to inability to pay. For more information on how to donate contact the center at 215-483-4800 or click here to visit its website. 

With the holiday season in full swing bell ringers for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle initative are popping up in front of super markets and on street corners. If ringing a bell isn't your thing, the organization provides a number of ways to donate. Appliances, automobiles, children and adult clothing, furniture and household goods are needed to stock the organization's adult rehabilitation centers. The organization also accepts and is in need of monetary donations. To donate online, click here.

Operation Bedding

The Roxborough-based organization is always looking for help sending over basic items, such as socks, wash cloths, shaving cream and bug spray, to send to troops serving overseas, the organization also relys on monetary donations. Donations can be made via check or online. Click here to find out how to donate or to make a donation online.

Bike and Build is a nonprofit organization on Ridge Avenue that, according to its website, "works with young adults to produce cross-country fundraising cycling trips, open to participants 18 to 25. The proceeds from the events are disbursed to affordable housing organizations to underwrite projects chiefly planned and executed by young adults. Donations can be made online to specific riders. Click here to find out more information or to donate online.