Santa -- Alive & Well at the Red Stocking Fund
The Island’s Red Stocking Fund is as close to a ‘real’ Santa as you’re ever going to get! Bringing smiles to children’s faces for 70+ Christmases, this seasonal all volunteer charity makes sure that no Island child will be forgotten on Christmas morning. The organization plays Santa to about 300 children and their families annually, providing food, clothing and toys for the holiday.  Applications are  anonymous & carefully screened.  To donate new clothing or toys call 508-693- 2324 or 508-693-0725. Checks may be mailed to: PO Box 74, VH, MA 02568.

Let your Light Shine on the MV Hospital Auxiliary's Tree of Lights
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital Auxiliary's Tree of Lights greets all who approach the harbor with its welcoming glow of red and white lights, each donated by an individual in honor or in memory of a loved one.  Donations support the Hospital in front of which it stands.
This year, MV Hospital will celebrate the 28th anniversary of this event with a new twist: multiple trees will be lit outside around the new Hospital campus with hundreds of lights. For a $25 contribution one light will be lit on a tree for this season; for a $100 contribution place 5 lights for this season.  Join them for the tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 14th.
To donate, click here

Hospice-a Gift of Compassion
Hospice of Martha's Vineyard is a free, community-supported program whose mission is to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all who are facing advanced illness and loss and to give them hope, comfort and compassion. The organization is dependent on fund raising efforts and donations to support their work. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution you can do so online www.hospiceofmv.org. If you prefer to mail your contribution, the address is: Hospice of Martha's Vineyard, PO Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.

Island Affordable Housing-Give the Gift of Security
Island Affordable Housing  is the front line organization in the struggle to increase the supply of year-round, affordable housing on Martha's Vineyard and is also currently involved in The Bradley Memorial Church project, an effort to save an historic community church in downtown Oak Bluffs. Make a donation to one or both of these important efforts at  www.islandaffordable.org

Remembering Our Furry Friends and Island Farms
Don't need another sqeaky toy or stuffed mouse in your life? The Animal Shelter of MV suggests that "instead of gifts to your pets and in the spirit of the holidays for animals in need" that you make a donation to the shelter in the name of your pet. Call 508-627-8662 to make a difference. Or donate to the FARM Institute. Your contribution will help fund the FARM's ongoing educational programs or can be earmaked to provide CSA shares to needy Island families.

Vineyard House-There's No Place Like Home on the Holidays
Vineyard House, Inc. provides safe, sober housing in the local community, for those men and women of Martha's Vineyard who need a safe living environment while they are in the early stages of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, and who need support while renewing responsibilities to themselves, their families and the community.

Founded in 1997 by a group of volunteers who saw the need in the community for recovery support in their home community on the Island of Martha's Vineyard. Although a fee is paid by residents, it does not cover the entire cost of the program.  Click here to make a donation, call 508-693-8580 or mail your contribution to: Vineyard House. Inc., PO Box 4599, 15 Church Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568


YMCA-a Gift for Generations to Come
The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard strives to improve the quality of life the Island community by providing residents of all ages and interests a means to realize their fullest potential through the "development of body, mind and spirit." Having celebrated it's initial building phase, the "Y" needs your help to achieve it's goals.  Opened in Spring of 2010...lend your hand to continue funding this community resource for this and the generations to come. Donating is easy, just click here

For a more complete list of island non-profits, check out the Martha's VIneyard Donors Collaborative website and help support the places we love on Martha's Vineyard!