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Published on Saturday, Dec 27, 2008
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 form for submitting requests to People Helping People can be found at http://www.ohio.com/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes published.
Questions? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.
PATHS of Akron Children's Hospital, 377 S. Portage Path, is a youth-development program that provides comprehensive social, educational, medical and employment services to Summit County youths ages 12 to 18. PATHS (Promoting Adolescents Through Health Services) seeks to prevent teen pregnancy, alcohol and drug use, school dropout and violence.
The program is seeking donations of personal hygiene items for male and female teens; winter hats and gloves; school supplies; backpacks; gift cards for pizza, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Giant Eagle and Acme; movie passes; and gently used clothing and household items for the thrift store. It also needs volunteers to work in the store.
Contact Vanessa Drone at vdrone@chmca.org. Information is at http://www.akronchildrens.org.
Pet Guards Shelter, 950 Hardy Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, is a low-cost spay, neuter and vaccination clinic for dogs and cats, as well as a shelter that houses and adopts out unwanted cats.
The shelter is seeking donations of 1,500 square feet of vinyl flooring, a 5- to 7-ton vertical-discharge, roof-mount heating and cooling unit, a tankless water heater, window tint, signage and awning materials.
In addition, it needs these volunteers: a licensed HVAC installer, an electrician, a flooring installer, a window tinter, a sign maker and an awning maker.
To volunteer, call Joe Elton, 330-431-9391. For information on donations only, e-mail donations@pgfundraising.org. Information is at http://www.petguards.com.
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