HOW YOU CAN HELP
FUNDRAISERS
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is taking orders for luminarias, $8 a dozen. Proceeds benefit the church’s ministries. To order, call the church at 822-8828. Pick-up will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the church, 8510 Wyoming NE, across from La Cueva High School. KINDRED SPIRITS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR OUR
SENIOR ANIMALS, an eldercare and hospice for dogs, horses and poultry, is holding a “Bringing in the Light” tree lighting 4-7 p.m. Dec. 10. Vegan refreshments and hot cider will be served. A tour of the facility at 4:30 p.m., meditation and tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Kindred Spirits is located 20 minutes south of Santa Fe, just off Highway 14, ½ mile south of Lone Butte General Store (Shell Station). Information: 471-5366.
VOLUNTEERS
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO seeks men to volunteer as a big brother four-to-six hours a month, serving as a positive influence in a boy’s life. For information, call Sharon Tenorio, 837-9223, ext. 13, or visit www.bbbs-cnm.org. CATHOLIC CHARITIES CENTER FOR REFUGEE SETTLEMENT AND SUPPORT is seeking adult volunteers to assist political refugees in finding employment in Albuquerque. Training provided and a sixmonth commitment is required. All volunteers must complete an application and background check and have a clean driving record. No other skills necessary.
For information contact Celia Yapita at 724-4691.
HERITAGE HOSPICE seeks volunteers to answer phones and perform clerical duties, visit with patients, help around the house, cook meals, run errands, or just sit and talk with people. Call Susan Lueckenhoff, 366-2307.
SUNFLOWER SANCTUARY, a Tijeras rescue facility providing a loving and safe home for elderly, abused, sick or neglected dogs that could not be placed in a home, seeks volunteers for maintenance, cleanup and grooming. Call 286-6302 or visit www.sunflowersanctuary.org.
DONATIONS
THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
THRIFT SHOP needs donations of gently used clothing, appliances, furniture, and household goods. Donations may be
dropped of at the store, 5211 Lomas NE, during regular shop hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. first Sunday of each month. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
RESOURCE CENTER seeks donations of art supplies for use in children’s art therapy classes. Children’s books, nonperishable snacks, juices, and bottled water are also needed. Call 843-9123. NEW MEXICO WOMEN’S
GLOBAL PATHWAYS, which helps refugee and other immigrant women transition from welfare to independence by helping them create entrepreneurial businesses, needs monetary donations, as well as donations of sewing and weaving supplies and equipment. Contact Nkazi Sinandile, (pronounced kozzi sinNANdelay) 435-5741 or nsinandile@gmail. com.
THE O.S.C.A.R. FOUNDATION LLC, The Organization For Specialized Care in Animal Rehabilitation, is an all-volunteer nonprofit that raises funds to offer financial assistance to qualified owners when their pets are in need of veterinary services. Contact Betty Eichenseer at 821-9101, email betty@helposcar.org or visit www.helposcar.org. Events must be open to the public and submitted in writing by 5 p.m. Monday before Saturday publication. Submit information in writing to lists@ abqjournal.com or Lists, Albuquerque Journal, P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Please include a contact name and phone number.