During the holidays, many charities

are looking for assistance to make someone's Christmas a little merrier.

It would be impossible to list all of the worthy charities that could

use some help this season, but there are two groups that deserve being

mentioned.

The Fayette Youth Protection

Home, which provides shelter, safety, food, healthcare, counseling and

love for abused and neglected children, is facing their second year of

a consecutive loss. Last year, the Fayette Youth Protection Home closed

its books with a $30,000 loss and this year they are facing a $50,000

loss. If you can make a donation, please visit www.fyph.org or phone 770-371-5051.

The Children's Restoration

network is teaming up with HoneyBaked Ham stores, Hair Cutterys and Harry's

Farmer's Markets, to provide Toys for Tots. Each store has a giant

stocking hung with ornaments, gingerbread men and snowmen with a child's

name on one side and their wish list on the other. The stores will be

accepting donations until Friday, Dec. 19, at which point the toys will

be collected, wrapped and personalized. The toys will go to over 1,300

area children in shelters and group homes. For more information, visit

www.children.org.