Christmas Light-Up Celebration
Address : 600 Clinton Park Drive , Clinton Contact : christmaslightup . com or 724.899.3602
Do you love decorating your home for the holidays ? Then put your talents to good use and volunteer with your family to help set up or take down the Christmas Light-Up Celebration at Clinton Park ! Except for expenses to create the celebration , proceeds from the event benefit “ worthwhile organizations within our area that help those who are in physical , emotional , spiritual and financial need and to help other organizations , individuals , and groups who need such support .” Visit the website for more information .
Project Linus
Address : Visit the website for drop-off locations in the west suburbs . Contact : projectlinuspgh . org
Get the family together to make a handmade blanket or quilt to donate this holiday season . Project Linus ’ mission is to provide love , a sense of security , warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill , traumatized , or otherwise in need throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area . Volunteer as a “ blanketeer ” for a rewarding and fun service opportunity that benefits youth in the community , with more than 203,000 blankets made and distributed since 1998 . Visit the website for more information on donating specifications and local drop-off sites .
The Parkway Theater and Film Lounge
Address : 644 Broadway Avenue , McKees Rocks Contact : communityreelartscenter . org / memberships or 412.766.1668
Looking to support your love of the theater ? Donations can be made to The Community Reel Arts Center and The Parkway Theater aimed at enhancing the cultural and economic vitality of the Stowe Rocks community and surrounding neighborhoods through art and film . Visit the website to become a member and 100 percent of your contribution will go to The Parkway Theater .
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Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Address : Visit the website for donation and volunteer opportunities near you . Contact : pittsburghfoodbank . org or 412.460.3663
Help families dealing with food insecurity this holiday season . Serving families across the 11 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania , the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank relies on a strong network of organizations to distribute food to individuals and families throughout the region . Many of the organizations are entirely volunteer based . The dedication of
’ Tis the Season 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 !
Jubilee Kitchen
Address : 2005 Wyandotte Street , Pittsburgh ( Lower Hill District ) Contact : jubileesoupkitchen . com or 412.261.5417
Help to serve the warmth of a meal this winter to those in need . Families with children over 13 can volunteer their time to engage in conversation and service at the Jubilee Soup Kitchen . Teach your family the importance of honoring human dignity while serving a nourishing meal to members of the Pittsburgh community . Learn more by visiting the website .
West Hills Food Pantry
Address : 522 Carnot Road , Moon Township Contact : westhillsfoodpantry . org or 412.262.4930
Make a local family ’ s holiday extra special by donating to West Hills Food Pantry ! Each year it collects new toys , Christmas decorations , wrapping paper and gifts for adults , and presents a “ Christmas Store ” to clients . Each client can “ shop ” free of charge for gifts for their children and family members . In addition , the pantry provides each client with a gift card for Christmas shopping each year through the generosity of our community . Monetary and food donations and volunteer opportunities are also available . Visit the website for more information along with drop-off dates and times .
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AMVETS Community Thrift Center
Address : 2226 Noblestown Road , Crafton / Green Tree Contact : amvetsnsf . org / thrift-stores
The AMVETS Thrift Center is open to the public , offering donated household goods , clothing , toys , and more at discounted prices . Help our veterans by donating gently used items this holiday season ! Your thrift store purchases and donations will go toward programs that directly benefit veterans who served our country . Visit the website for donation requirements and procedures , and for other ways to help .
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