What gives: Small ways to help neighborhood nonprofits

Make a donation …

… to the Souper Bowl of Caring by Feb. 6 and get involved with one of the biggest food drives in Texas history. Drop off non-perishable foods to your neighborhood Kroger, Albertsons or Tom Thumb to help the North Texas Food Bank reach its goal of collecting 1 million pounds of food for the hungry. For details, visit ntfb.org.

Attend an event …

… and help support the J Early Childhood Center at the Jewish Community Center. The JCC will present the Ka-Ching Fling at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Zale Auditorium, 7900 Northaven. The casino-style event has several sponsorship levels from $250 to $10,000. General gaming is $50, which includes admission; food from Simcha Kosher Catering; and $50 in chips for the Blackjack table, Roulette prize wheel or slot machines. You can buy additional chips on site. For more information, call 214.239.7117 or visit jccdallas.org.

Know of ways that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.