People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers.
The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and the tax-deductibility of contributions.
A link to a form for submitting requests to People Helping People can be found at www.ohio.com/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes already published.
Questions about submitting information? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.
Mental Health America of Summit County, 20 Olive St., Suite 404, Akron, OH 44310, seeks to promote mental health, eliminate stigma and achieve victory over mental illness through advocacy, education and referral services.
It is seek donors to “adopt” client families for the holidays by providing such items as clothing, household goods, gifts and gift cards. Specific information about the families, including sizes and gift ideas, will be provided.
Items should be wrapped, labeled and delivered to the agency by Dec. 10.
For information, call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Holiday Paws Pantry, a project of the Ad Lab and the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, is collecting pet food for families in need.
Unopened wet and dry dog and cat food can be donated through Dec. 17 at several Stark County locations, including: The Barrel Room, Bead Boutique, Booney and Pooch, Caffee Gelato, CKP Heating & Cooling, DeHoff Realtors, Ermanno’s Pizza, FirstMerit Bank, ForPaws/Blue Cross Animal Hospital, Hoover High School (Wrenn Nicodemo’s senior English class), North Canton Chamber of Commerce, North Canton Public Library, the Repository, Stark State College (Business Division), Veterinary Wellness Center of North Canton, Viking Community Animal Hospital, Walgreens on South Main or at Washington Square, Walsh University and Zoup!
Donations can also be made at Canton Charge games at Canton Memorial Civic Center and at the Canton Browns Backers gathering that starts at 4:25 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Winking Lizard on Fulton Drive Northwest in Jackson Township.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/HolidayPawsPantry.