As Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2 approaches, South Suburban Humane Society is hoping to raise $20,000 so it can get a matching grant.

Donations can be made at the southsuburbanhumane.org website. 

The work of the humane society annually impacts an estimated 20,000 pets and the people who love them.

Volunteers are hosting a holiday market from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, of handmade crafts and a bake sale at the humane society, 21800 Central Ave. in Matteson.

In addition to its adoption center, South Suburban Humane Society offers a low-cost neuter clinic and low-cost veterinary clinic.

The humane society also has a holiday “wish list” for its operations. Donations can be left at the center during business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Donations needed are: paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, clumping cat litter, non-clumping cat litter, foil steam trays (for kitten litter pans), canned pate cat food, Purina Cat/Kitten Choe, Purina Puppy Chow, Purina Smartblend lamb and rice dog food, 55-gallon garbage bags, Kongs or Nylabones, dog treats, towels, large blankets, 8.5 X 11 copy paper and gift cards for Amazon or Chewy.