Numerous Bucks County nonprofits are gearing up for the holiday season, and there are plenty in the region to support, writes James McGinnis for the Bucks County Courier Times.  

The Give a Christmas Program is a collaboration between the Bucks County Courier Times, The Intelligencer, and local nonprofits to support needy families. 

Give A Christmas raised over $113,000 last year, aiding 2,505 families through vouchers. This program, started in 1958, has amassed more than $5.37 million.  

The United Way of Bucks County operates the HELP Center and Fresh Connect farmers markets, focusing on diverse community needs. Their operational expenses are over $5.7 million, with a modest 13 percent allocated to staff compensation. 

The Family Service Association of Bucks County runs the region’s only year-round emergency homeless shelter and other critical services. Despite their $9.5 million expenses, a significant portion is dedicated to employee compensation. 

Lastly, the Bucks County SPCA, celebrating its 110th anniversary, is dedicated to animal welfare, operating solely on public support. With a budget of $2.8 million, they allocate a substantial part to staff remuneration to maintain their shelters and services. 

Read more about the heartwarming impact of these organizations in the Bucks County Courier Times.  

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