Filling Tummies and Hearts for the Holidays—You Can Help

[Mary Beth Earley]

 

The Arts Center Hosts Community Food Drive for Old Mill Center   The Arts Center is spreading generosity this season by hosting a Community Food Drive from November 10 to December 5. Proceeds will help us provide nutritious food for the families we serve, ensuring that kids have what they need to grow and thrive. All community members are invited to participate! Most-Needed Food Items: Tuna, chicken and other proteins in pouches & cans Canned vegetables & fruit Soups, chili Pasta, rice Peanut butter & other nut butters Oatmeal, cereal Baby food & formula Ready-to-eat meals   Drop-Off at:   The Arts Center 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis Tuesday-Saturday 12-5pm   Old Mill Center is honored to be part of this caring, giving community—and we are deeply grateful for The Arts Center's partnership and support.   Thank you for helping us make a difference for local families in need.   Downward Dog Dine Out    To Support our Season of Giving Program     Sunday, Nov. 16  ●  1-5pm The Downward Dog 2305 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis   The Downward Dog is supporting Old Mill's annual gift-giving program again this year! They will be donating a portion of their sales on Sunday, 11/16, from 1 - 5pm.   Please stop by, enjoy a great meal, and join this generous local business in brightening the holidays for families!   This year, Season of Giving is providing toys, books and gift cards for 385 children and teens.     Season of Giving is designed to ease the financial strain of the holidays on parents, and remind them how much our community cares. You still have time to contribute! Take a peek at our Wish List to start thinking about toys you'd like to give. Or, simply make a donation in any amount that works for you.     See the Impact You Helped Us Create   We invite you to explore our 2024–2025 Impact Report—and celebrate the difference your generosity has made for children and families in our community.   Mary Beth, we truly appreciate your support! Thank you for sharing in Old Mill’s mission and making it possible for us to do this important work.   Starting This Saturday: Your Blue BottleDrop Bags Give Even More! It's that time of the year—when BottleDrop gives a little extra to nonprofits like Old Mill Center! From Sat., Nov. 15 through Tues., Dec. 2, we'll receive an extra 20% on all blue bags with our sticker. It's the easiest kind of giving: just pick up some blue bags here at the Center, fill them with your returnable bottles and cans, and drop them at any BottleDrop location. Thanks for recycling on behalf of Old Mill!       Did You Know? Now Is the Time to Start or Grow a Donor Advised Fund   Due to recent tax law changes, 2026 may be less favorable than 2025 for making charitable deductions. If you have—or are considering—a Donor Advised Fund, now is the perfect time to maximize the benefits of giving. Read this article to learn more.     1650 SW 45th Pl Corvallis, OR 97333 US If you would no longer like to receive email from us, click here to unsubscribe