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.
OPEN M, 941 Princeton St., Akron, OH 44311, is a ministry that helps people in Greater Akron meet the spiritual and physical challenges of living with scarce resources.
It is seeking donors to sponsor children by buying each child two gifts valued at $25 each. Gifts can be dropped off at OPEN M by Dec. 9 or delivered directly to the family in need.
In addition, OPEN M is seeking volunteers to do the following:
• Shop for Christmas gifts for families from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20 or Dec. 11. Volunteers must be prepared to be on their feet all day.
• Pack food boxes for the Christmas for the Love of Children Program. Volunteers may work on one day or multiple days from Dec. 4 to 9. Shifts are two to four hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Sort Christmas gifts. Volunteers must be willing to commit to at least four consecutive hours in early December.
• Check bags. These volunteers are needed the week of Dec. 9-17 to double- and triple-check items that are being donated to make sure no child is left out.
• Help on distribution day, Dec. 18. Volunteers are needed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to distribute gifts and food and perform other tasks.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Brunch Bunch Thanksgiving Day Auction, 176 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240, raises money for community charities. It is seeking donations of items to be auctioned, such as gift baskets, artwork and gift certificates for products or services. Monetary donations are also welcome.
The auction will be 8 a.m. to noon Thanksgiving Day at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center, 215 S. Depeyster St., Kent. Admission is $3. Parking is free in the Kent Central Gateway Parking Deck on Depeyster Street.
For information, contact Michelle Hartman at 330-815-4315 or mhartman43@aol.com.
