Make Your New Year ’ s Resolutions Count
City Mission – Hope for the Homeless
Address : Visit the website for the South Hills Thrift Store locations . Contact : citymission . org / stores
Cleaning out your closet could mean building a wardrobe for a neighbor in need . City Mission aims to help a person get from a life in crisis to a thriving life , achieved through a broad spectrum of services provided by the organization . City Mission ’ s Thrift Stores encourage donations of clothing , furniture , and home goods to help neighbors experiencing homelessness this holiday season . Profits from the sale of donated items support the life-transforming programs at City Mission . Learn more by visiting the website .
Dress for Success
Address : 1500 West Chestnut Street , Suite 668 , Washington Time : Donation drop-offs are by appointment only . Contact : pittsburgh . dressforsuccess . org or 724.228.8327
Donate your new or gently worn women ’ s professional clothing and make someone ’ s day this winter ! The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support , professional attire , and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life . Join in by making a monetary contribution , donating professional attire , or offering your time as a volunteer to help women in your community . With your support , the program can continue providing services that inspire women to take charge of their lives . Visit the website for more information on scheduling a donation drop-off and for other information .
Goodwill Retail Stores
Address : Visit the website for South 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 .
Create Some Sparkle
Jump Cut Theater
Contact : jumpcuttheater . org or 412.563.0368
This holiday season , keep independent theater alive with a monetary donation to the Jump Cut Theater . Support the mission to preserve and celebrate independent neighborhood theaters and provide a community space for diverse and innovative arts programming throughout the greater Pittsburgh region . Visit the website for more information .
Pittsburgh Threshold Choir
Address : Rehearsal and performance locations vary ; visit the website for information . Contact : bridgeofvoices . org or 412.447.1812
Use your voice to uplift those around you this holiday season . Members of the Pittsburgh Threshold Choir sing in groups of
two or three at the bedsides of hospice patients and others who are very ill or dying . The organization works with several area hospices and will also respond to individual requests when possible . Visit the website for more information .
Project Linus
Address : Visit the website for the drop-off locations in the South Hills . 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 .
Make it Festive for Our Furry Friends
Angel Ridge Animal Rescue
Address : 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road , Washington Contact : angelridgeanimalrescue . org or 724.229.7053
Be a guardian angel to animals in need this holiday season ! Adopt a pet at Angel Ridge Animal Rescue ( ARAR ). Don ’ t have room in your home for a pet ? ARAR relies on the kindness of volunteers to provide valuable one-on-one time with dogs and cats , dog walking and grooming , plus may other ways to donate your time . Monetary donations are also very much appreciated . Visit the website for more information .
South Hills Pet Rescue
Address : 15 Old 88 , South Park Contact : southhillspetrescue . org / adopt or 724.622.0434
Give the gift of a warm and loving home to an animal in need ! South Hills Pet Rescue ( SHPR ) allows you to adopt an animal in need close to home . Want to help in other ways ? Donate to help keep the rescued animals happy and healthy while they wait for their forever home . SHPR is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs — all breeds with all needs . Visit the website for more information .
Washington Area Humane Society
Address : 1527 Route 136 , Eighty Four Contact : washingtonpashelter . org or 724.222 . PETS ( 7387 )
Show your kids the true meaning of giving during the holiday season by volunteering to help our furry friends ! Volunteers of most ages can help at the Washington Area Humane Society by walking dogs , cleaning kennels and condos , collecting donations , or by participating in a children ’ s program to read with the animals . Visit the website for more ways to help . n
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