Imagine a life without food, shelter, money or family and friends visiting you. No turkey and dressing to cook. No way of buying your princess a Barbie.  How would feel about this holiday season? There are millions of Americans dealing with this situation. Show someone that you care by donating food, clothes, money or other items this holiday season or all year round.  Below is a list of charities needing donations.

• Adopt a Family (Community Housing Network) accepting donations of cash, gift cards, new cleaning supplies.  For more information go to www.communityhousingnetwork.org or call 248-928-0111

• The Food Bank Council of Michigan is raising food and funds to support Michigan's food banks and feed hungry families.  People can donate in three ways; designate your donation, donate food at your local Secretary of State office, or hold a food drive.  For more information go to http://www.fbcmich.org.

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• Detroit Area of Aging needs cash, appreciated stock, bonds, vehicle or real estate, resources support a range of programs. Call (313) 446-4444.

• Children's Hospital of Michigan, is accepting Toys & Games donations for the children. For more information go to http://www.childrensdmc.org/.

• Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund Detroit has a complete Christmas lists of items they need; which includes sweatshirts, underwear, socks, jeans, gloves, hats, candy, dental kits, books, toys and more.  For more information go  to  http://www.oldnewsboysgoodfellows.org/

• The Capuchin Soup Kitchen during the Thanksgiving season gives food baskets to families. At Christmas time, toys and food baskets are distributed to families in need, so they need turkeys and holiday hams along with new, non-violent toys to be donated for the holidays.  For more information go to http://www.cskdetroit.org/donate.cfm

• Gleaners needs funds and food throughout the year.  They take 95% out of every dollar goes directly towards the food program.  Gleaners rely on individuals,   grocers and retailers, food distributors, manufacturers, farms and community gardens for the food. For more information go to http://www.detroitduckderby.org.

• Judson Center is seeking compassionate individuals to help out during these times of joy like this Holiday Season. They're looking for people to Sponsor a child or family in need with Christmas Wish Gift or giving a monetary donation for Christmas Wish.  For more information go to http://www.judsoncenter.org.

• Lighthouse of Oakland County is looking for numerous items for babies, seniors and families. For more information go to www.lighthouseoakland.org

• Children and Family Services need sponsors for Michigan's children residing in foster care, group homes, and residential treatment facilities for their Operation Good Cheer program.  For more information go to http://www.cfsm.org/OperationGoodCheer.htm.

• Salvation Army is looking for car, estate, in-kind and monetary donations. For more information go to www.usc.salvationarmy.org

If you are aware of other  donation opportunities, please email it to  publicaffairs@wwjtv.com)