Donate funds or goods …

… to Foster Kids Charity, which delivers care packages to foster children as well as homeless, abused or neglected children. Preston Hollow resident Michelle Armour created the nonprofit organization after witnessing a fatal car accident that killed two foster children and their foster family. Armour has been collecting items, and you can help by donating gently used clothing, school supplies, shoes, toys, books, gift cards and non-perishable foods. Visit fosterkidscharity.org for more information.

Buy a dog collar …

… and help support Naomi’s Village, an orphanage in Kenya, through Popular Paws. Based in Preston Hollow, the online organization aims to redirect the billions of dollars people spend on their pets to help a worthy cause. Purchase a fashionable dog collar from Popular Paws, and all proceeds benefit Naomi’s Village. The product is also available at Green Pet in Oak Cliff. For more information, visit popularpaws.blogspot.com or email popularpaws@gmail.com.

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.