Page is a caring, giving, big-hearted community. When word goes out that a person or organization is seeking help, that help usually arrives pretty quickly.

An instance from last Christmas stands as the perfect example. Every year the Powell Museum hosts its Golden Angel Tree, providing gifts for Page’s needy seniors. The items listed usually include things such as gloves, paper products and food items.

 But at the last minute the Powell Museum received a call that an elderly woman wanted a sewing machine. She was 87 years old and had just had her house wired for electricity for the first time in the life.

 Powell Museum director Billy Wright and board member Viki Wainwright were on their way to the radio station to promote the Golden Angel Tree Program and while on the air they mentioned the lady who wanted a new sewing machine.

 “Between the time we finished the radio program and returned to the office we received an offer from someone in the community to buy her a brand new sewing machine, and two more offers from people in the community who would give her  used, but working sewing machines,” said Wainwright.

 Page residents will find plenty of ways to make wishes come true and lend a miracle a hand this holiday season by giving a little of their spare time or money. Below is a list of ways you can help.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

The Salvation Army is seeking bell ringers for their three Page locations, Safeway, Wal-Mart and Boston’s Ace Hardware.

 Faith Bible Chapel is organizing the bell ringers this year. If you’d like to be a bell ringer you can call them at 645-3012 or visit the church at 551 San Francisco St. They’re open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 First time bell ringers can get directions about what to do if they’re unsure of the procedure. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by the Salvation Army bell ringers stay in our area.

Walmart’s Angel Tree

Walmart is continuing its Angel Tree program again this year. The Angel Tree is located inside Walmart.  To help children in need, select a tag off the tree and purchase the items listed on it. The tag includes the gender and age of the child for whom you’re buying the gifts. Return the wrapped gifts to Walmart customer service by Dec. 8. Return the tag with the gifts.

Golden Angel Tree

The Powell Museum is sponsoring their Golden Angel Program again this year. The Golden Angel Tree Program provides Christmas presents for seniors on limited or fixed incomes. The Powell Museum has a Christmas tree decorated with angels. Listed on the back of the angel is the name of a senior and a list of what they might want for Christmas. Take the angel, buy the gift, wrap it and return it to the museum. Some gifts need to be returned by Dec. 4, others by Dec. 13. During the Christmas season the Powell Museum staff and board members will deliver the gifts to the people in need.

Page Food Bank/Circle of Page

The Page Food Bank needs volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday, and not just during the Christmas season. Volunteers will check people in, fill food boxes, deliver food boxes to cars, stock the food bank shelves and clean up afterwards. To help, just show up at the building behind St. David’s Episcopal Church. on 801 Aqua Ave. at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday or 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Shop with a Cop

The Page Police Department will continue their Shop with a Cop program this year.  Page police officers and firefighters will take area kids on a Walmart shopping spree. Each kid is given $100 to spend however they wish. Prior to their shopping trip, they get to take a ride in a police cruiser with an officer, and afterwards they’ll join the officers for lunch at Jack in the Box. To donate money to the Shop with a Cop program simply go to the Page Police offices and write them a check made out to Shop with a Cop.

Turkey Bucks

The Turkey Bucks program is one of the easiest ways to give back this holiday season. The next time you check out at Safeway, you’ll have the option to have a dollar or more added to your bill. All the money stays right in the community and pays to provide a Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings for some of Page needy families. Safeway did the same program in November and raised enough money to provide 81 families with full Thanksgiving dinners.

Arizona Public Schools Credit

This is one of greatest way to support school programs, and the donation is 100 percent tax deductible. When donating, you can specify exactly which school and which program you want your donation to go to, such as the high school wrestling program or the junior high band program. Individuals can donate up to $200, and couples can donate up to $400. To do it, go to the PUSD district office and ask for Arizona form 322.