Greater Lafayette Charities that Need Your Help This Holiday Season

Greater Lafayette Charities That Need Your Help This Holiday Season

The holidays can be joyful. They can also be tough. Here in Greater Lafayette, there are families and neighbors who need a little extra support right now—food, warmth, stability, and hope.

If you’re looking to give back this year, here are 10 local nonprofits doing real work in Tippecanoe County. Pick one that lines up with your heart . . . or spread the love around.

(And for those of you reading from outside the area: you’re invited to jump in too.)

1. Food Finders Food Bank

Feeding families across 16 counties through pantries, school programs, and mobile food distributions. A small donation goes a long way.
Give or volunteer: https://www.food-finders.org/

2. Greater Lafayette Area Young Life

Caring adult leaders walk alongside teens, giving them a safe space to belong, grow, and explore faith. They show up in schools, at games, and in real life with real support.
Give or get involved: https://greaterlafayette.younglife.org/

3. Almost Home Humane Society

Provides care, housing, and adoption services for homeless pets right here in Lafayette.
Support adoption or donate supplies: https://www.almosthomehumane.org/

4. LTHC Homeless Services

A crucial lifeline for individuals and families experiencing homelessness — offering coordinated care, shelter access, and rapid rehousing support.
Give: https://lthc.net/

5. Bravely Women’s Health

Serves local parents and babies with medical resources, baby essentials, and parenting support.
Donation needs: https://www.bravelywomenshealth.org/

6. Willowstone Family Services

Provides counseling, parenting support, and prevention resources for local families facing stress, trauma, or mental-health challenges.
Learn more: https://www.willowstone.org/

7. Boys & Girls Club of Lafayette

A safe and positive space for kids after school and during the holidays, including meals and mentorship.
Support: https://bgclafayette.org/

8. Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM)

Food assistance, emergency shelter, and programs like Jubilee Christmas that bless families directly during the holiday season.
Donate or volunteer: https://www.lumserve.org/

9. Joyful Journey Adult Day Service

Supports adults living with dementia and gives caregivers a crucial break. Their work is quiet but life-changing.
Help here: https://www.joyfuljourneywl.org/

10. Niches Land Trust

Protects and preserves natural areas in Greater Lafayette and across west-central Indiana. They care for trails, habitats, and waterways so we all have places to explore, breathe, and reconnect outside.
Support conservation: https://nicheslandtrust.org/

BONUS OPTION: Global Giving

Operation Christmas Child
Pack a shoebox with gifts for a child overseas and track where it lands. A fun service project with kids and friends.
Info: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

BONUS OPTION: Not sure where to start?

United Way of Greater Lafayette
One donation supports multiple partner agencies throughout the community.
Give here: https://uwlafayette.org/

However you give… thank you.

Dropping off a bag of groceries. Donating a coat. Sponsoring a meal. Whatever fits your season and your budget, it matters.

Greater Lafayette shows up. Every year. Let’s keep that going.

If you want help connecting with any of these organizations or ideas for giving as a family or workplace, message me anytime.

Happy holidays and thanks for taking care of our community.

💛 Stacy