12.19.12
City of Harrisburg Holiday Giving Options
Below is a list of City of Harrisburg places to think of this holiday season when looking for a gift or a cause.
If something should be added to this list, please send details to ttdHBG@todaysthedayharrisburg.com. Keep checking back to see what’s been added!
ORGANIZATIONS AND GOOD CAUSES
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Harrisburg Area–Dedicated to helping give families a safe place to call home. Be a part of that >>> Home by Habitat
Harrisburg Historic Association–Make a year-end tax deductible donation to help preserve the City’s historical edifices (you can also find how to donate to Lighten Up Harrisburg!). More information >>> HHA
Community Action Council–A volunteer opportunity as a gift >>> CAC Volunteer
Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania–A group in Harrisburg striving for more No More Drop Outs. Give the gift of graduation here >>> Gift of Graduation
Danzante Urban Arts–Support one of the City’s greatest options for children & help make the goal by December 21st >>> Campaign for Danzante
Downtown Daily Bread–Committed to feed the City’s hungry & homeless. Donate >>> Food Nurtures the Soul
The Fair Housing Council of the Capital Region, Inc–Helping Harrisburg’s residents with Landlord/Tenant counseling, Homebuyer Education and one on one individual credit, debt and mortgage counseling. Consider volunteering or making a donation that does to providing services to more citizens >>> Advocates for Homes
Friends of Midtown–Dedicated to helping Midtown Harrisburg thrive! Give the gift of membership or make a donation for a 2013 project >>> FOM
Harrisburg Police Athletic League–Bringing boys & girls and mentors together in the City >>> Donate to HPAL
Jump Street–Arts for the kids. Help make it keep happening >>> Donate
LGBT Community Center Coalition of Central Pennsylvania–For an enlightening & empowering cause >>> Membership & Donations
Shalom House–Support this City haven for women and children >>> Everyone Deserves A Home
Susquehanna Art Museum–Bringing an art museum experience to the City of Harrisburg, and soon to have a new home for it! Give the gift of a membership or help the cause >>> SquArt
Susquehanna Riverboat Society– An asset to this river city. Buy gift certificates or memberships for the 2013 Season >>> Pride of the Susquehanna
YWCA–Please be an angel this holiday season! Remember to send your tax-deductible donation for the YWCA’s Angel Card Campaign by December 31st. For more information, call 717-724-2248.
If any other groups, organizations, or non-profits are highlighting their causes this holiday season, please send information to ttdHBG@todaysthedayharrisburg.com so they can be highlighted here, too.
MUSIC
Harrisburg Symphony–The gift of music at a beautiful venue in the City of Harrisburg. Purchase >>> here.
Greenbelt Events–2013 Abbey Bar Season Pass. Starts at $99. Various combinations of benefits & perks. More details >>> 2013 Season Pass Program
SHOPS AND BOUTIQUES
Broad Street Army & Nave Store, Inc.– Definitely worth a perusal for a gift you never would’ve though. It’s more than just camouflage >>> here
Harrisburg Hello–Downtown Improvement District’s list of downtown shops >>> DID Directory
High Standers–A new shoe shop in the city >>> here
Jean Joint Harrisburg–Clothes are always a way to go…sweaters & sweatshirts time of year >>> JJHBG
JM Thrift Shop–Unique things, trinkets, and finds >>> here
Matangos Candies–The City of Harrisburg’s own sweet spot since 1947 >>> Homemade Candy
Midtown Scholar Bookstore–Books aren’t the only gift option. Prints & city-made gifts. Check it out >>> here
Shining Light Thrift Shop–Beside JM & the bookstore, another good place for good gifts >>> here
Susquehanna Outfitters–The place on City Island where you can meet the Susquehanna River up close & personal. Get ready for 2013 >>> here
The Urban Snob–For the discerning City lady. Shop here >>> Snob Shop
SPORTS
Harrisburg Senators Baseball–Specials on season ticket packages >>> 2013 Season and jerseys, hats, t-shirts & more in the gift shop >>> Senators Gift Shop
Harrisburg Heat–Buy tickets & merchandise for fans of Harrisburg’s own indoor soccer team >>> 2013 HBG Heat
Harrisburg City Islanders–Options of 2013 season ticket packages for outdoor soccer >>> 2013 City Islanders
Harrisburg Stampede–Anything & everything for the local football fan >>> 2013 HBG Stampede
FOOD & LIBATIONS
The Broad Street Market–Gift certificates for anyplace in the Market >>> Market Dollars
Joshua Farm CSA–The gift of healthy city-grown food >>> CSA Membership
And choose from the City’s many cafes, restaurants, & pubs for the gift of good food & good times in the City of Harrisburg:
- Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe
- Anastacias Restaurant and Bar
- Anthony’s Micro Pub & Pizza
- Appalachian Brewing Company
- Arepa City
- Arooga’s
- Bricco
- Brick City Bar and Grille
- Buddha Buddha
- Broad Street Market
- Cafe di Luna
- Cafe Fresco
- Ceoltas Irish Pub
- Char’s – Tracy Mansion
- Crawdaddy’s Cafe
- Cribari’s Ristorante
- Dunes Moroccan
- El Sol
- The Firehouse
- Little Amps Coffee
- Mangia Qui
- McGrath’s Pub
- Midtown Tavern
- Molly Brannigans
- MoMo’s BBQ & Grill
- Second Street Comedy Club
- The Soup Spot
- Strawberry Square
- Stock’s on Second
- Sturges Speakeasy
- Suba
- Uptown Chicago Grill
- Zia’s Red Door
Happy holidays and much prosperity for the City of Harrisburg in the new year!
Food Not Bombs has fed the homeless on Monday's at Market Square for a long time. They supply fruit, and hot meals, along with coffee and water. They do this with donations only,
Thanks for the addition! Are there any particulars to how someone can volunteer or donate to this cause?
Money, or even bring hot food on Monday's at 7:00 pm, Market Square. Especially during the cold weather. The food is made at area church, then moved to the Market Street location. http://www.foodnotbombs.net. Servers are needed when the weather turns the coldest.
Thank you for doing this service. There are new homeless every day, and they cannot comprehend the situation they have found themselves. It is a shock, and many are numb to the reality of what has happened to them. Others who do have a roof over their heads still cannot supply their food, so turn to churches, and other organizations, and individuals that try and meet these needs. Some have only two meals a day, so this one meal is important for survival.
Hi there,
Central PA Animal Alliance (CPAA) would also be a great organization to add to for giving to the cause. They helped out when the city was having issues with the animal control earlier this year and continue to fight for animals of the city.
A great way to give is to adopt a virtual dog, Uno, for someone as a gift. They always need help with foster homes as well. http://cpaa.info/