GOOD NEIGHBORS

THE BURRITOS 4 EPWORTH FUNDRAISER, sponsored by Moe’s Southwest Grill of Columbia, raised more than $14,000 for Epworth Children’s Home.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL winter shelter, 110-A. E. DeKalb St., Camden, is available for overnight stays when the nightly temperature is forecast to be 36 degrees or colder. Cots, linens and blankets are provided, as are a light supper, snacks and a light breakfast; showers and laundry facilities are offered. Shelter guidelines include a 7:30 p.m. arrival, consent to bag search and intake interview and a signed contract regarding behavior and disciplinary procedures enforced by the Camden City Police Department. (803) 236-7626

THE HOME REPAIRS COMMITTEE of the Kershaw County Housing Partnership was formed to help low-income homeowners and families maintain their homes. Applications for home repairs may be made by calling (803) 432-0951 or visiting the United Way of Kershaw County, 110 E. DeKalb St., Camden.

DONATIONS

THE LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT is accepting donations for the Midlands Toys for Tots campaign and the Harvest Hope Food Bank through Dec. 20. New, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Lexington Municipal Complex 111 Maiden Lane. Stuff the SWAT van collection sites will be Walmart, 5556 Sunset Blvd., 9 a.m.-noon today and Dec. 4; 3-6 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 14; and Kmart, 748 W. Main St., 3-6 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 18 and 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6, 12. Lt. Matt Davis, (803) 359-6260

THE GIVING TREE, sponsored by Palmetto Health and the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation, helps make Christmas a little brighter for sickle-cell patients and their siblings. New, unwrapped toys for ages birth through 16 may be dropped off 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at the foundation office, 1420 Gregg St. Deadline to purchase gifts is Dec. 10. For more information or to arrange for pick-up, call (803) 296-2961 or (803) 765-9916.

REACH OUT AND READ, an early literacy program providing books for children age 5 and younger during well-child visits at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, needs new book donations and contributions. Callee Boulware, (803) 434-2523

BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBIA, a pro-life emergency pregnancy service is seeking donations of baby wash cloths, bath towels and bibs, crib blankets and sheets, disposable diapers (newborn and size 1), wipes and ointment, hypoallergenic baby wash and lotion, infant gowns and sleepers (0-3 months) and maternity clothes. All donations, new or gently used, are tax deductible. Birthright does not accept car seats, cribs or other furniture. (803) 765-0165; http://www.birthrightofcolumbia.org

CAMP DISCOVERY AT HIS ACRES, a nonprofit recreation therapy camp for children, youths and young adults is seeking donations of balls (tennis, rubber, playground, foam, sports, ping pong), gift cards (Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s, Michael’s), name tags (please avoid red and blue) and toilet paper. (803) 754-2008; http://www.campdiscoverysc.org

FOOD FOR THE SOUL, a ministry that provides meals to the hungry and temporary emergency shelter and services for the homeless in Kershaw County, is in need of the following items: paper towels, hand sanitizer, liquid antibacterial hand soap, men’s and women’s deodorants, liquid laundry detergent and bleach, disposable plates (101/2-inch) and disposable cups (12-oz.). Monetary donations are welcome, too. Donations may be dropped off 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at 110 E. DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-4771; http://www.foodforthesoulkc.org

PALMETTO HEALTH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL is in need of stuffed animals for its pediatric patients. The animals will be given to patients and later taken home with the children. Because of infection control guidelines and respiratory illnesses, stuffed animals must be new and store-bought. If you are interested in giving, call Allison Jones at (803) 434-2151.

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS are needed to prepare treat bags for patients in the hospital at Palmetto Health during the Christmas holidays. Bags will be distributed through December. To volunteer or receive a list of suggested items for the bags, call Carole Howell, (803) 434-2659.

PALMETTO HEALTH CANCER CENTER is looking for musicians to play in one- to two-hour shifts between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3-25. Small combos and choral groups are welcome. A piano is available. (803) 434-2659

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA – MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS is looking for adult volunteers to provide leadership opportunities to local Girl Scouts in Richland and Lexington counties. No experience is necessary, training is free of charge. (803) 461-3737, (803) 461-3736; http://www.gssc-mm.org

SUNSET FELINES is in urgent need of reliable folks to spare an hour a week (mornings or late afternoons, weekdays and weekends) to assist with the feeding of several cat colonies in Lexington County. Ideal for retirees or those with flexible schedules. Also need foster homes, both short- and long-term; plus they have plenty of adoptable cats. (803) 794-5686; email thesunsetfelines@hotmail.com; http://www.sunsetfelines.com

FIDO DOG RESCUE is looking for volunteer foster families to care for rescued dogs until they find permanent homes. (803) 796-2390

THE IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to become nature interpreters at Saluda Shoals Park. Nature interpreters interact with and educate park guests in the Wetlands Preserve. Volunteers meet at 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays for training. No experience necessary; retirees welcome. Jeanette Wells, (803) 213-2051