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.
Ellet Girl Scout Troop 1410 and Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, 1 Girl Scout Way, Macedonia, OH 44056, are collecting shoeboxes filled with small gifts for their 14th annual Christmas Shoe-Box Campaign.
Donors should fill a shoebox with such articles as hygiene items, socks, hats, gloves and small gifts for children and adults at area homeless shelters. The greatest need is for items for women, men and teenage boys.
A detailed list of needed items is available at 330-760-2142 or www.akrongirlscouts.org.
Wrap the lid and box separately for security reasons, write the appropriate age and gender of the recipient on a tag and attach the tag to the top of the box.
Boxes can be dropped off from noon to 2 p.m. today or Dec. 21 at New Horizons Christian Church, 290 Darrow Road, Akron.
For more information, contact April Wortman at 330-760-2142 or Dentalmom6@yahoo.com.
Freedom House For Women, 1101 Seventh Ave., Akron, OH 44306, provides homeless prevention services to individuals and single-parent families who are challenged with eviction from Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. It is seeking sponsors to provide holiday food baskets or gifts for families or individuals.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Child Guidance & Family Solutions, 18 North 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.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
