NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) — A local non-profit is working to grant the wishes of children in need during the holiday season.
Operation Wish List collects gifts and distributes them to children living in homeless and domestic violence shelters and low-income, transitional and foster homes by referrals only.
The non-profit was founded by Catherine Stanton who is a mother and a domestic violence and sexual assault survivor. The program is offered to help strengthen families and communities.
The organization suggests the following items for donation:
If you're interested in donating, you can drop items off at the following locations:
- Starbucks at 1119 N. Military Highway, Suite 100 Norfolk, Va. 23502
- Ebony Arts & Gifts at Chesapeake Square Mall 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard Chesapeake, Va. 23321
- Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Office Community Collaboration Center at Military Circle Mall 880 N. Military Highway Norfolk, Va. 23502
- Starbucks at 361 Effingham Street Portsmouth, Va. 23704
- Mona Lisa's Pizza at 9583 Shore Drive Norfolk, Va. 23518
- Balia Fuzion Dance Company at 3877 Holland Road, Suite 418 Virginia Beach, Va. 23452
For more information, visit Operation Wish List's website.
