Season of Giving
Make Your New Year’ s Resolutions Count
CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION REGIVES
Address: 214 North Lexington Street, Wilkinsburg
Contact: constructionjunction. org / community-events / volunteer, or 412.243.5025
Remember all that wood you bought for an unfinished project, or that hand-me-down antique table you never liked? Make a New Year’ s resolution to donate it all to the Construction Junction ReGives program. Started in 2011, the program provides support to local social service, environmental and art-focused nonprofits through the donation of building material and furniture. Visit the website for ways to donate, or to volunteer.
THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
Address: Braddock Hills Shopping Center, 212 Yost Boulevard, Braddock Hills
Contact: pittsburghhabitat. org / restore, or 412.244.7100
Help yourself by cleaning out your garage and help a family in need at the same time in 2017! HFHR accepts donations of reusable home improvement and building materials. These goods are then sold to the public at deep discount. All proceeds from the sale of donations help place families in affordable shelter in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Visit the website for ways to donate, or to volunteer.
GOODWILL RETAIL STORES
Address: Check the website for Monroeville, Murrysville, Greensburg and other east suburb locations.
Contact: goodwillswpa. org, or 412.481.9005
Clean out your closet of gently used clothing and household goods to help others this new year! It’ s simple. When you donate your stuff to Goodwill, you create opportunities for individuals in your community looking to find a job and build skills, including veterans and military families, single mothers and many others. Visit the website for more information on this and other ways to volunteer.
Make it Festive for Our Furry Friends
ANIMAL FRIENDS OF WESTMORELAND
Address: 216 Depot Street, Youngwood Contact: animalfriendswestmoreland. org, or 724.925.2555
Make it a heartfelt holiday season by giving back to rescued animals! Animal Friends of Westmoreland is committed to the vision of a no-kill shelter and being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Volunteer to walk dogs, clean cages or take care of the building. Adoption, monetary donations, and wish list items are also great ways to help. Visit the website for more information.
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE WILDLIFE CENTER
Address: 6000 Verona Road, Verona
Contact: animalrescue. org / wildlife-rehabilitation-centeranimalrescue. org, or 412.345.7300, ext. 509
Make a New Year’ s resolution to help wild animals get a second chance at survival! The Animal Rescue League’ s mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention and comfort to all abandoned, neglected and injured animals brought in by the community and more. Consider becoming an animal care volunteer, project volunteer, quality care volunteer, wildlife receptionist volunteer or event and education volunteer. Visit the website for age requirements along with other information. If you don’ t have time to volunteer, you can make a monetary donation.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Address: PO Box 1552, Route 119N, Greensburg Contact: members. petfinder. com, or 724.837.3779
Get the whole family involved by purchasing wish list items as holiday gifts for sheltered animals! The Humane Society of Westmoreland County is a full-service shelter that works daily to rescue and shelter animals. It also provides veterinary care to animals through low-cost veterinary services. There are so many ways to help this holiday season and all year long. Make a donation, purchase wish list items on the website or adopt a pet. Visit the website for more information.
WHITE OAK ANIMAL SAFE HAVEN
Address: 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak Contact: whiteoakanimalsafehaven. org, or 412.672.8901
A great way to adopt a pet, make a donation or volunteer with your child or teen this new year! White Oak Safe Haven is a nonprofit no-kill shelter dedicated to providing a temporary residence for both dogs and cats until a permanent loving home can be found. Visit the website for volunteer regulations and other information. n
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