Charities / Fundraisers — ONGOING

Ongoing — Donations Needed
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando seeks donations. Donations, which can be made in honor of a friend or family member, can be made online, and via check or credit card. For more information, visit www.habitatorlando.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Adopt-A-Manatee Program
Save the Manatee Club sponsors the Adopt-A-Manatee program, from which individuals can “adopt” a manatee and receive an adoption certificate, photo, life history of the manatee, and information about this endangered species. Cost: $25-$35. For more information, call 800-432-5646 or visit www.savethemanatee.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Donations Needed
The Church of the Ascension and The Parenting Experience Preschool Co-op, 4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, seek donations of newspaper, magazines, catalogs, and office and school paper for recycling to help fund a new playground. All paper can be placed in the red-and-green Dumpster at the church. For more information, email vespagirl@bellsouth.net.

Ongoing — Food Drive
Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere, hosts an ongoing food drive for West Orange Christian Service Center. All nonperishable food items are accepted. Time: Sundays before and after church services. For more information, call 407-876-2112.

Ongoing — Assistance Needed
School Clothes Make a Difference, a nonprofit organization that maintains a “kids closet” for social workers throughout the school year, seeks new members and business representatives, as well as donations. For more information, call Karen, 407-352-0264.

Ongoing — Vehicle Donations
Teen Challenge International seeks vehicle donations. For more information, call 407-330-9600.

Ongoing — Donations Needed
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Inc., 7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, seeks donations of gently used clothing, housewares, electronics, books, cellphones, etc. For every 24 pounds of donations Goodwill receives, one person with a disability or other barrier to employment gets a permanent job. For more information, call 407-235-1563 or visit www.goodwillcfl.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Donations Needed
The nonprofit organization S.T.A.R.S. — Supplies To Assist ouR Students — seeks donations to help purchase school supplies for economically disadvantaged children in west Orange County. Donations may be mailed to S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange Inc., 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. For more information, call 407-292-3559 or visit www.supportstars.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Donations Needed
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida Inc. seeks donations of food and kitchen items, baby and resident items, school supplies, educational supplies for its day care, and more. Drop-off times are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment at 639 W. Central Blvd., Orlando. For more information, call 407-426-1256 or visit www.centralfloridahomeless.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Cell Phone Drive
Real Living Real Estate Solutions seeks donations of wireless cell phones to benefit survivors of domestic violence. Donated phones are refurbished, reprogrammed with emergency phone numbers, and redistributed free of charge to victims in need. Phones can be dropped off at 6401 Raleigh St. in MetroWest. For more information, call Stephanie Kresl, 407-353-3268.

Ongoing — Sea Turtle Adoptions
Sea Turtle Conservancy offers sea turtle “adoptions” for those interested in saving sea turtles. Participants receive a personalized adoption certificate, sea turtle conservation guide, logo decal, magnet and quarterly subscription to STC’s newsletter. Adoption proceeds benefit sea turtle research, conservation and advocacy. Cost: $25-$35. For more information, call 800-678-7853 or visit www.conserveturtles.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Donations Needed
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Furniture & Clothing Bank, a nonprofit organization that helps rebuild the lives of families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy, is in need of children’s school clothes, household furnishings and other basics. The facility is located at 12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando. For more information, call 407-875-2040 or visit www.mustardseedfla.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Food Donations Needed
New Era Apprenticeship and Education Services Inc., a partner of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, seeks food donations to fight hunger in Orange County. For more information, email neweraedservices@yahoo.com or visit www.newera4families.com on the Web.