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.
Child Guidance & Family Solutions, 18 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304, is a behavioral health agency serving children, adults and families.
It is seeking donors for its Adopt-a-Program and Adopt-a-Site efforts. Donors will choose from a list of items needed for a program or site.
For information, call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Projectcomfort77 is a volunteer group that makes fleece blankets for Summit County sheriff’s deputies to give to children in distress, for terminally ill children and for children of military personnel serving away from their families at Christmas time.
The organization is seeking donations of colorful fleece, preferably Blizzard fleece, as well as contributions of either money or Jo-Ann stores gift cards to buy fleece. The group will also accept donations of blankets, but they must be double fleece.
For information, contact Janet Shively at 330-644-9655 or janetshively@sbcglobal.net.
Project RISE, 70 N. Broadway, Room 300, Akron, OH 44308, is seeking donations for its Children’s Clothing Room. Specifically, it needs:
• New or gently used uniform pants and long-sleeve shirts in boys and girls sizes 8, 10 and 12, as well as plus and husky sizes. Shirts can be navy blue, white or light blue. Pants can be black, navy blue or khaki.
• New dress, casual and athletic shoes in all sizes for children and youth.
• New or gently used children’s coats of all sizes.
For information, call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
