Wilsey Realty is helping the United Way of Cape May County to help others this holiday season with a diaper drive, Dec. 15 to Jan. 5. Diapers, especially those in toddler sizes, as well as baby wipes, are desperately needed by local families, who are struggling to meet their basic needs.

Donations may be dropped off at Wilsey Realty, 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May during business hours. The items will be distributed as needed to qualified families over the upcoming months. For more information, call Julie at 675-8722 or visit uwcmc.org.

With cold winter weather approaching, Fitzpatrick’s Crest Tavern is again partnering with the United Way of Cape May County to warm up the Christmas season. On Monday, Dec. 14, the Crest’s favorite watering hole will be serving a free cup of hot soup to anyone who brings a personal care item to help restock the United Way’s First Call for Help food pantry. The pantry is currently in need of diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6, baby wipes, dish detergent and warm socks. These small gifts will go a long way toward providing comfort throughout the winter to local residents who need them.

“It’s a great way for people to celebrate the holiday spirit while giving back to the community, and we are grateful to Tim and Lisa Fitzpatrick for the gift of their ongoing support of the work we do,” United Way Executive Director, Suzanne Nardi said.

Santa will be stopping by in the evening after 6 p.m. to enjoy cookies with his youngest fans and to find out if they’ve been naughty of nice.

The tavern is great place to take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy the spirit of the holidays in the Wildwoods, and the “Souper Christmas Drive” is another great reason to stop by.

Thanks to McDonald’s, giving back to the community just got easier for members of the United Way of Cape May County’s Caring Club. McDonald’s of Cape May County has joined the growing list of Caring Club businesses and is offering club members a ten percent discount on any purchases they make at local McDonald’s restaurants.

Joining the Caring Club now makes more sense than ever. Caring Club members enroll in an easy workplace payroll deduction program contributing two dollars a week to help the United Way of Cape May County as it strives to improve the lives of local residents through it’s partner agencies. In return, members get discounts on health and beauty services, food, entertainment and household goods from local businesses. During these difficult economic times, it’s a way to help others without putting a crimp in the family budget.

For more information on how to become a Caring Club member or how your business can participate, call 609-729-2002 or visit uwcmc.com.

Professional Property Services in Cape May is teaming up with the United Way of Cape May County to help others this holiday season. The employees of the full-service property management agency have organized a personal care items drive, and throughout December they will be collecting Items like soaps, detergents, diapers, warm socks and other personal care items.

“During tough economic times and especially during the holidays, these items are especially difficult for struggling families to afford,” United Way Executive Director Suzanne Nardi said. “The drive will help to ease that burden.”

Professional Property Services Office Administrator, Heather Saul said that many of the agency’s clients have already contributed to the effort.

“We really have a great customer base,” she said. “They’ve really come on strong.”

Donations can still be dropped off at their office at 510 Bank Street, Suite 150, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. For more information, call 609-770-8357 or visit professionalpropertyservice.com.