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Indian center seeks toys for Christmas

 

The Native American Indian and Veterans Center Inc., P.O. Box 1319, Norton, OH 44203, is seeking new and good-quality used toys and stuffed animals for children from infancy to 12 years old. The gifts will be distributed at its Christmas party Saturday.

In addition, it is seeking small clocks, hand-held radios (headphones or earphones are not mandatory) or any good-quality, senior-type gifts for its elders and war veterans; gift cards or gift certificates from businesses for services such as free haircuts; canned goods and up-to-date boxed foods for its native and non-native community members; and monetary donations to continue the center's mission. Pickup is available within reason.

Call Chief Little Eagle at 330-825-7796 or Twelve Eagles at 330-668-1418 (until 6 p.m.) or 330-665-4404 (messages only).

Boys & Girls Clubs of Summit County, 889 Jonathan Ave., Akron, OH 44306, seek to inspire and enable young


people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The clubs are seeking donations of new hats, gloves, scarves, coats, socks and other items appropriate for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Deadline is Dec. 20.

In addition, donations are sought for the annual Giving Tree Program, which provides at least one gift for each club member during the holidays. Donors choose an ornament with the recipient's sex, name and age and a gift idea (under $20).

Gifts are returned to the Giving Tree with the child's ornament. The program runs through Saturday.

Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512, or visit http://www.uwsummit.org.

Info Line Inc., 703 S. Main St., No. 211, Akron, OH 44311, links people with social service agencies. It seeks donors to ''adopt'' individuals and families for the holidays by providing nonperishable food, food gift cards and/or gifts. Information on the recipients will be provided. Deadline is Dec. 17. Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512, or visit http://www.uwsummit.org.
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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/lifestyle/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes published to date.

Questions? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.

 

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