Centra Foundation and Centra Credit Union are offering an opportunity for community members to support local children in need through local organizations.

Instead of buying gifts, Centra members and visitors will be able to make a financial donation online or at a Centra location. The local organizations, such as Shop with a Cop and Salvation Army, will use the donations to purchase gifts for the children in need.

Donations will be accepted in Centra locations and online through PayPal through Dec. 11. Centra also will be matching donations given on Tuesday at 25 cents on the dollar, up to a total Centra contribution of $2,500.

“Our members and community supporters have helped more than 2,500 families over the past eight years of the Holiday Giving Program,” Centra Community Involvement Officer Jenni Carr said. “After a challenging couple of years, we really want to bring the gift of joy to children this season.”

Donations collected at Centra locations including the one at 520 S. Jackson Park Drive in Seymour will support the local organization(s) in that community. Members who donate online can leave a note indicating which community they’d like to support. A list of the supported organization can be found at Centra.org.