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single-card system, provide free access to
materials through a shared catalog, jointly
offer downloadable books, audios, and
videos as well as online databases, and
support a diverse calendar of programs.
But it isn’t just the resources and
programs that patrons love about
libraries. Libraries also provide a
unique and safe place where one will
find curious people from all ages and
walks of life, which truly represents the
diverse and multi-ethnic population of
Allegheny County.
Allegheny County’s libraries have
continued to thrive and meet the needs
of our communities by providing services
that people demand in a world where
information, technology and forms of
delivery are changing rapidly.
Our brick-and-mortar buildings and
e-based resources will continue to evolve
and respond to the needs of residents.
Learners of all ages are encouraged to
take some time to visit their local library
and see all it has to offer.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
BY VITA
Free Tax Assistance by VITA will
be provided at The Bible Chapel,
300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, PA 15317.
(From South Hills Village: South 5 mi.
on Washington Rd., Right at light onto
Gallery Drive, .4 mi. to VITA site.)
Assistance will be provided weekdays,
starting Monday, Feb. 3, through
Thursday, Apr. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No appointments. First-come, first-
served basis.
Must bring: Last year’s tax return; ID
for yourself and spouse; Social Security
numbers and birthdates for yourself,
spouse and dependents; all W-2 and 1099
tax documents (including Social Security
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1099), 1095 health care statements and
property tax receipts. Both spouses must
sign joint returns.
Federal, state, local taxes and property
tax/rent rebate forms are prepared.
Questions? Call the IRS at 800.829.1040.
Online, search “VITA” at irs.gov. (Please
do not contact The Bible Chapel.)
GIFT DONATION DROP-
OFF LOCATIONS FOR
HOLIDAY PROJECT TO
BENEFIT VULNERABLE
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The Department of Human Services’
Holiday Project is collecting new,
unwrapped gifts for children and youth
who receive services through the
department’s Office of Children, Youth
and Families.
While all gift donations are
appreciated, there is a need for:
• Warm winter wear for ages 0-18
(hats, gloves, mittens, scarves)
• Baby necessities (blankets, wipes,
bottles, pacifiers, bibs)
• Board games for all ages – to be
played individually, with siblings, or
as a family
• Dolls and action figures in a full
range of skin tones
• Sports equipment, including
basketballs, footballs, and
soccer balls
• LEGO and Mega Bloks sets
• Craft kits and art supplies
• Remote control vehicles
Unwrapped gifts will be collected
through Friday, Dec. 6, and may
be taken to:
Curves
301 Old Washington Pike
Carnegie, PA 15106
Emily’s Hair Zone
304 Curry Hollow Road
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Keystone Canine Club
5167 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Monetary donations are also welcome.
Checks should be made payable to “The
icmags.com
DHS Donation Fund” with “Holiday
Project” written in the memo line.
Checks may be sent to Holiday Project
Coordinator, Department of Human
Services, One Smithfield Street, First
Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Opportunities to receive and fulfill
a child’s wish list are also available.
To request a child’s name and wish
list and/or for more information
about this process, please contact
the Event and Donations team at
eventanddonationsteam@
alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3428.
For additional information
about the Holiday Project, drop-off
locations, times, and for a list of gift
ideas, visit alleghenycounty.us/dhs/
holidayproject.aspx.
ONE-OF-A-KIND CAR
DONATION PROGRAM
Community Auto, part of The
Lighthouse Foundation, is a nonprofit
low income car ownership program. It
accepts donated cars, repairs and inspects
them if necessary, then sells them to
qualified working low-income people
at discounted prices, as compared to a
regular used car dealership.
According to the organization, it’s
the only one of its kind in western
Pennsylvania that puts cars back into
the hands of families in the Greater
Pittsburgh area.
The used car sitting in the garage that
you didn’t sell because it was a hassle,
the car that didn’t get the trade-in value
you wanted, or one the kids used for
school but is no longer needed would be
the perfect car to donate. Your generous
donation is the fuel for the program and
is tax deductible.
Contact Community Auto
at communityautolico.org or at
724.538.5081 to find out how to donate
your car and give a family a hand toward
self-sufficiency. n