North Country Meals on Wheels
Address : 3281 Wexford Road , Gibsonia Contact : mealsonwheelssouthwestpa . com / NorthCountryKitchen . asp or 724.935.1877
Put a smile on a senior ’ s face in your neighborhood this winter ! The program operates in conjunction with four other northern-area kitchens to provide nutritious meals to individuals who are homebound or unable to prepare their own meals . Volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday to Bradford Woods , Franklin Park , Marshall , McCandless , Pine , and Richland in Allegheny County , as well as Adams , Seven Fields , and portions of Cranberry , Mars and Valencia in Butler County . New volunteers and donations are always welcome ! Visit the website for more information .
North Hills and Butler Meals on Wheels
Contact : mealsonwheelsamerica . org
Keep our neighboring seniors happy and healthy this winter ! The Meals on Wheels program is designed to help individuals who are homebound , or unable to prepare their own nutritious meals regularly . At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal , companionship , and a watchful eye on the health and safety of seniors . Get the whole family involved by volunteering to deliver meals , help in the kitchen or by making a monetary donation or contribution of in-kind products or services useful to the kitchen . Visit the website for more information on the many North Hills and Butler locations .
Presents for Patients
Address : St . Barnabas Charities , 5850 Meridian Road , Gibsonia Contact : presentsforpatients . com or 724.443.0011
Help those at St . Barnabas who may be coping with loneliness this holiday season with the gift of a warm blanket . By donating $ 30 , a blanket will be provided to one of the patients . Visit the website for more information .
Vincentian Home ’ s Encore Program
Address : 111 Perrymont Road , McCandless Contact : vcs . org / volunteer
Are you an artist wanting to share your talent to bring joy to others this holiday season ? Volunteer for Vincentian Home ’ s Encore Program ! This guest artist program includes poets , painters , performers , and players who want to share their talent with residents and engage them with creative projects or offer the pleasure of a good performance . Encore volunteers are people who play instruments ; write and read short stories , essays or poetry ; juggle or perform magic tricks ; create crafts ; dance and more . Visit the website for more information .
New Year ’ s Resolutions That Count
Goodwill Retail Stores
Address : Check the website for the North Hills locations . Contact : goodwillswpa . org or 412.481.9005
Make room for Santa ’ s stash by donating clothing , shoes , home goods , household appliances , and more to Goodwill . Your donation helps to create opportunities for individuals in your community looking to find a job and provides training for people with barriers to employment . Visit the website for more information .
Treasure House Fashions
Address : 7607 McKnight Road , Ross Township Contact : thfashions . org or 412.364.3256
Remember that holiday dress you only wore once , or those dress pants that no longer fit ? Make a woman-in-need ’ s holiday more stylish by donating to Treasure House Fashions ! This is a nonprofit organization promoting the dignity and self-esteem of women , particularly those in crisis , by providing gently worn quality clothing . Donate clothing or monetary gifts , volunteer to maintain the store , or shop for bargains . Visit the website for more information .
Make it Festive for Our Furry Friends
Animal Friends
Address : 562 Camp Horne Road , Ohio Township Contact : thinkingoutsidethecage . org or 412.847.7000
Even the littlest animal lovers ages 12 and under can make an impact at Animal Friends this holiday season . Make blankets for the dogs or toys for the cats , organize a supply drive at your school , or fundraise for the animals . Visit the website to learn about volunteer opportunities for everyone in the family and for more information .
Butler County Humane Society
Address : 1015 Evans City Road , Renfrew Contact : butlercountyhs . org or 724.789.1150
Gather the entire family ( age 8 +) and volunteer your time to help Butler County Humane Society ’ s four-legged friends ! This holiday season , visit participating locations to choose an ornament to support the Giving Tree Program and provide
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