Volunteer gift wrappers needed
Annual campaign supports local victims and survivors of domestic violence.
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The Family Violence Prevention Workgroup of the Marion County Children’s Alliance is again hosting its annual holiday gift wrapping campaign, with all proceeds to benefit local victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The campaign will run through Dec. 24, with tables set up between Victoria’s Secret and Hollister inside the Paddock Mall at 3100 SW College Road, Ocala.
Bring any unwrapped gifts, which do not have to be purchased at the mall, and volunteers will wrap them for you.
“We provide everything needed, such as wrapping paper, bows and gift tags. Boxes are extra,” noted Monica Bryant, coordinator of the workgroup.
“This is our 16th year wrapping gifts at the Paddock Mall and all proceeds are used to provide resources and services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Although this is a fundraiser, we’re not just wrapping gifts, but using it as an educational opportunity to create more awareness about the impact of domestic violence in our community. From 1997 to 2025, 154 people have died locally as a result of domestic violence,” Bryant stated.
Volunteers ages 18 and older, with gift wrapping experience, are needed. Volunteers will be able to choose the days and hours they wish to work and groups are welcome.
For more information and a volunteer form, call (352) 438-5990 or email [email protected]
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