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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