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Charities to Give to This Season (Brazos Valley Edition)

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.

Throughout middle school, high school, and college, I’ve found joy in giving back to my community and saw the best opportunity to do so along with a group of peers. Charity work is a very wholesome and gratifying experience for any individual; the impact we can make as a group is astronomical. With the holiday season right around the corner, what better way for your student organization to spread some spirit than to give to your local charities? 

Bryan and College Station are home to many who deserve to celebrate with their loved ones this time of year but who often lack the basic necessities to cherish these moments. Regardless of what you seek to donate, know that each item makes a difference in their lives. Below are some charities I’ve encountered during my time as a volunteer that would greatly benefit from any donations during this season. 

  1. Twin City Mission
  1. Brazos Valley Food Bank
  1. Bryan and College Station: Habitat for Humanity
  1. Scotty’s House Brazos Valley Child Advocacy Center 
  1. Health For All Clinic
  1. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley
  1. Family Promise of Bryan-College Station
Sarayu Malireddy is a writer for the Her Campus chapter of Texas A&M University. In addition to reviewing books, film, and other entertainment, she dedicates the majority of her pieces to detailing personal and academic experiences. She looks forward to using her writing to capture often-overlooked stories and to highlight marginalized voices within her campus network and local community. Outside of her experience with Her Campus, Sarayu serves as a leading officer of a community service organization and volunteers as a crisis counselor. An avid wellness advocate, she looks forward to engaging in nonprofit initiatives and harnessing advances in multiple fields to improve awareness and outreach of general and mental health care. She has also conducted research in various scientific disciplines, and after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from TAMU, Sarayu hopes to continue this passion and contribute to advancements in the field of medicine both in professional school and beyond. When she's not browsing for thrillers and 90s rom-coms on Netflix with her roommates, she's probably downing green tea or espresso shots. She adores blasting movie soundtracks during almost any car ride and is always ready for a quick game of table tennis... or normal tennis.