Holiday Meals for the Homeless
The Social Services Department of the Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania needs volunteers to help with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners sponsored by local hotels for the homeless. Volunteers are also needed to help distribute blankets to the homeless. For further information, e-mail the Director of Volunteers, Major Marge Foster (marge_foster@use.salvationarmy.org) or call her at (412) 394-4895.
Salvation Army Kettle Challenge
Only have an hour or two to volunteer? The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania is constantly in need of bell ringers to stand outside local merchants and ring the bell for donation to help the needy. The Salvation Army raises most of its money through Christmas Kettles and your help could go a long way toward making the holiday season a little brighter for thousands of families in your area.
Light of Life Ministries
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Good Friday meals are served at the Mission and at several Senior Citizen high rises. Volunteers are needed to help greet guests, serve and clean up after the meal. Thanksgiving volunteer positions fill up very quickly. Call in September or early October to help on Thanksgiving Day. Don't forget that people need help every day, however! Breakfast and dinner are served Sunday through Saturday for the homeless and needy at Light of Life. Volunteers must be age 12 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Brenda Mucci, Manager of Volunteer Resources at(412) 803-4161 or email brhoades@lightoflife.org for more information.
Treasures for Children & Operation Toy Lift
A partnership of The Salvation Army and the greater Pittsburgh community, Treasures for Children collects Christmas gifts for more than 25,000 children in Allegheny County each year. The Operation Toy Lift program also collects toys for needy children, donated through the work of prisoners. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to sort and distribute gifts.
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
It may not sound glamorous, but the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank could really use your help with sorting, inspecting & boxing food donations, especially food salvaged from Giant Eagle grocery stores. You can also help out at any of their 350 agencies - food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters - through which food is distributed to the most vulnerable people in our area. Contact Deirdra via email (dgross@gpcfb.org) or phone (412) 460-3663, ext. 211 to help find the right place for your talents and enthusiasm.
Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis
Volunteer to participate in this fun filled 5k run/walk held in North Park on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Over 700 participants are expected to join in the spirit of the holidays and run/walk for those who cannot. The family oriented race includes participants in costumes, clowns, and Santa Claus. Even if running isn't your thing, volunteers are needed to help with office work and other positions! There are also other area Jingle Bell Runs scheduled for Greensburg and Erie.
Toys for Tots
Would you like to be one of Santa's Elves this Christmas? Then join Toys for Tots and help distribute toys to thousands of needy children. The U.S. Marine Corps seek volunteer Santa Elves to help distribute toys to parents of children at the several distribution sites across Western Pennsylvania.Next page > Donating Christmas Toys and Gifts
