Doylestown Group Needs Partners, Toys For Winter Bag Program

DOYLESTOWN, PA — With the holiday season around the corner, local nonprofits and charitable organizations are working harder than ever to meet fundraising goals and, more importantly, the needs of the community.

Dawn Haaz, founder of Girls Empowered, is partnering with Bucks County Children and Youth and several local businesses to provide winter bags filled with activities for youth in grades K-6.

Her nonprofit organization, which holds workshops, programs and summer camps to empower girls in the community, is looking for donated items to include, but not limited to: new books, puzzles, board games, card games, arts and crafts supplies, Lego sets, building activities and baking mixes.

"These bags are meant to provide fun, engaging and stimulating activities for youth in need this winter as we spend more time inside," Haaz said.

The deadline to donate goods is Saturday, Dec. 18. Here's a list of drop-off locations:

• Action Karate Jamison, 2235 York Rd Ste A, Jamison
• B Spa, 76 Mary St, Doylestown
• Bella's Boutique, 5 S Main St, Doylestown
• Bravo Dance Center, 403 Camars Dr, Warminster
• Club Pilates, 1745 S. Easton Rd, Ste. H4, Doylestown
• Makers Off Main, 224 N Main St, Doylestown
• Manhattan Bagel, 5 E Butler Ave, Chalfont
• McGlynn Chiropractic, 2237 Valley Rd, Jamison
• Nook Nook Music School, 233 W State St, Doylestown
• Rhonda Ragona, Realtor, 4394 Southview Ln, Doylestown
• Something Else Doylestown, 31 W State St, Doylestown
• The Karate School, 5782 Easton Rd, Plumsteadville

You can also purchase items and have them shipped to the group directly.

If you own a business or are interested in being a partner, email dawn@girlsempowered.org.

This story is part of Patch's Headlining Hope series, which profiles local nonprofits and charitable organizations in need of volunteers and resources. If you know about a local organization that should be profiled, email peter.blanchard@patch.com.