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.
The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties, 3869 Darrow Road, Suite 109, Stow, OH 44224, supports the rights of people with developmental disabilities and advocates for their full inclusion and participation in the community.
It is seeking donations of office supplies such as sticky notes, tape and legal pads, as well as gift cards for OfficeMax and area grocery stores, fast food restaurants or department stores. Contact Verna Whitmire at verna. whitmire@thearcneo.org.
The organization’s website is www.thearcneo.org.
Reach Out Center for Youth and Family, P.O. Box 7581, Akron, OH 44306, provides positive activities for inner-city young people, feeds and gives clothes to people in need, provides blankets to homeless people and takes parents, youths and children to social events.
The center is seeking monetary donations and volunteers to work with children and youths. It also needs the donation of a vehicle for its outreach work.
Monetary donations may be mailed.
To volunteer or arrange a vehicle donation, contact Pastor Rick Starr at 330-548-2092 or ReachOutCenter@aol.com.
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, P.O. Box 3453, 2545 Northampton Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, provides therapeutic riding lessons for people with special needs and equine activities for teen volunteers. It is seeking monetary donations to help fund its new winter program.
Call 330-734-9094 or email hereshope58@yahoo.com. The farm’s website is www.hereshopehorsefarm.org.