Season of Giving
Westmoreland County Toys for Tots
Address : Check the website for 2016 drop-off locations .
Contact : jeannette-pa . toysfortots . org , westmorelandt4t @ gmail . com , or 724.834.4542
Show your kids the true meaning of the holidays ! Donate toys , make a monetary contribution or volunteer to assist in the transportation and storage of toys and more ! Greater Greensburg Marine Corps League Detachment 834 is the only authorized organization to operate the local Toys for Tots campaign in Westmoreland County . It has been the proud sponsor of the program for more than 17 years . The mission of the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new , unwrapped toys during October , November and December and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted .
Provide a Holiday Dinner
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Member Agencies in the East Suburbs
Address : Contact the website for east suburb locations .
Contact : pittsburghfoodbank . org , or 412.460.3663
Make sure a family in need has a happy holiday dinner ! GPCFB relies on a strong network of over 400 independent organizations , called Member Agencies and Partner Distribution Organizations , to distribute food to individuals and families throughout an 11-county service area . Many of these organizations are entirely volunteer based . The dedication of the member network allows distribution of 26.5 million pounds of food to 360,000 people annually . Make a difference and check the website for ways to donate food and monetary funds , volunteer opportunities , and more in your own community !
Westmoreland County Food Bank , Inc .
Address : 100 Devonshire Drive , Delmont
Contact : westmorelandfoodbank . org , or 724.468.8660
Fill a family ’ s kitchen shelves for winter by donating food items to your local food bank ! Each month , WCFB delivers food and household necessities to a network of 45 food pantries throughout Westmoreland County . Donate monetary funds , food items , or participate in many volunteer opportunities in your own community . Visit the website for more information .
Create Some Sparkle
Overly ’ s Country Christmas
Address : 116 Blue Ribbon Lane , Greensburg Contact : overlys . com , or 724.423.1400
Love to decorate your home with holiday lights ? Give back to the community and experience the ambiance of the holidays at the same time ! Benefiting low-income and at-risk families in Westmoreland , Fayette , Somerset and Allegheny counties , OCC is a nonprofit volunteer organization committed to creating holiday memories and traditions for the community with a drive-through light display and a walk around Christmas Village . Volunteer opportunities include setting up and tearing down the displays , assisting in the Christmas Village and more . Visit the website for age requirements and other information . Don ’ t have time ? Monetary donations are accepted .
Palace Theatre
Address : 21 West Otterman Street , Greensburg Contact : thepalacetheatre . org , or 724.836.8000 This holiday season , make a monetary gift or volunteer to keep the historic Palace Theatre going in 2017 and for generations to come . Owned and operated by the nonprofit Westmoreland Cultural Trust , Palace Theatre provides a historic and theatrical venue for community artists . As a nonprofit , it relies on a dedicated group of volunteers to help direct visitors to their seats , take tickets and assist with any questions guests may have . If you are friendly , cheerful , personable and over the age of 18 , consider getting involved with your community and become a volunteer . Visit the website for regulations and other information .
Project Linus
Drop-off Locations : Check the website for the drop‐off locations in the east suburbs .
Contact : projectlinuspgh . org
Use your creative talents to help kids this holiday season ! This project ’ s mission is simple : to provide love , a sense of security , warmth and comfort to children who are
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