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Published on Thursday, Jan 01, 2009
The People Helping People list of charitable causes ends today, but the need in our area does not. Please consider supporting the causes of your choice throughout the year. Tips on researching charities and a list of causes published can be found at http://www.ohio.com/charity.
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank/Ohio Benefit Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, connects low- to moderate-income families with public benefits and tax credits. It helps Ohioans file their federal and state income tax returns electronically while finding out their eligibility for benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, food stamps, child care subsidies and home energy assistance, and it helps them apply for those benefits.
The program is seeking volunteers for its Tax Clinics, to be held Saturdays during tax season at the main Akron-Summit County Public Library. Volunteers must attend a one-day training. Contact Michelle Long, 330-777-7577 or michelle@akroncantonfoodbank.org. Information can be found at http://www.obb.ohio.gov.
North Hill Community House/He Brought Us Out Ministry, 526 N. Howard St., Akron, strives to meet the needs of the community and help bring healing and restoration. It works to educate, empower and equip people to develop productive lives that allow them to make a difference in their communities.
The organization is seeking monetary donations. Contact Gary Wyatt at 330-375-5065 or send e-mail to hebroughtusout@sbcglobal.net. Information is at Web site http://www.northhillcommunityhouse.org.
Heaven Can Wait, 51 Vesper St., Akron, OH 44310, rescues animals from Summit County Animal Control, provides medical and behavioral care and places them in permanent homes. It is seeking donations of a cargo van, a compact car, cages, crates, pet carriers, dog runs, fencing supplies for a yard, bowls, leashes, collars, dog clothes, new dog beds, new heating pads, new litter pans, dry dog and cat food, cat litter, cat toys, bleach, paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, sponges, trash bags, Purell, Lysol, Clorox wipes, air fresheners, mops, mop buckets and office supplies (envelopes, paper, postage stamps, etc).
Call 330-328-8699, e-mail heather@heaven-can-wait.com or visit the Web site, http://www.heaven-can-wait.com.
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