Canopy Children’s Solutions holding gift drive to spread joy to local children

If you’re looking to spread some joy this holiday season, Canopy Children’s Solutions South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is asking for help with its annual gift drive.

They’re collecting toys, gift cards, clothes, and hygiene products for children between the ages of three and 17.

They say the 13-17 year ago group often gets overlooked so please consider gifts for that age range.

Canopy’s SMCAC serves children and their families who have experienced the pain of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or exploitation.  Canopy Child Advocacy Center MDT Coordinator Lisa Zimmerman said, “On average monthly just here in our Gulfport location, we serve about 40 to 50 children each month. In our Pascagoula location, we serve about 20 to 30. Any family that’s in need that has expressed need to our victim advocates we are planning to service them and their families.”

You can drop off any donations at the Harrison County SMCAC Office in Gulfport or at the Jackson County SMCAC Office in Pascagoula.

You can also check out their Facebook page for their Amazon registry. They’re asking for all donations to be made by this Friday.