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.
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, OH 44067, is seeking volunteers to provide music programs, call bingo or provide seasonal and holiday presentations. Minimum age is 18.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Stewart’s Caring Place, 2955 W. Market St., Suite R, Fairlawn, OH 44333, provides free support services to individuals and families touched by cancer. It is seeking donors to “adopt” families for the holidays. The families have lost a parent to cancer.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Summit County Historical Society, 550 Copley Road, Akron, OH 44320, is seeking volunteers to help at the Akron History Exhibit at Lock 3. Volunteers greet guests, direct them to different areas of the museum and count the visitors each day.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors provides families in need with food and clothing throughout the year. The organization serves Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Munroe Falls, Silver Lake, Hudson and Peninsula.
It needs volunteers to help with its Christmas food and gift giveaway at the Faber Foundation, 1872 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Help is needed at these times:
• 12:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15, food sorting and bagging.
• 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 16, food bagging and gift setup.
• 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Dec. 17 and Dec. 18, helping clients.
• 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19, helping clients and cleanup.
To volunteer, call Kim Gaug between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays at 330-928-8057, or email cfgoodneighbors@sbcglobal.net.
