Season of Giving
Let Your Kids Be Santa ’ s E lves
MARS HOME FOR YOUTH FAMILY SERVICES
Address : 521 Route 228 , Mars Contact : mhyfamilyservices . org , or 724.625.3141
A fun and festive family giving project ! Surprise a child in need with a gift this holiday season . For over 135 years , MHY Family Services has been meeting the ever-changing needs of youth and families in crisis . Today , it provides sanctuary to help youth and families heal from and cope with psychological and social trauma . Visit the website for ways to give , including participating in MHY ’ s Angel Tree program or donating gift cards , wish list items and monetary gifts .
NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Address : Locations in Allison Park , Bellevue and Millvale Contact : nhco . org , or 412.487.6316
A great idea for a neighborhood holiday toy drive that you and your kids can organize ! Every holiday season , NHCO holds three Holiday Toy Shops throughout northern Allegheny County , allowing thousands of children in need to have memorable holidays . It collects new toys , games and other gifts in November and early December for all ages . Ideas for kids ’ gifts are listed on the website along with other information .
PLAY IT FORWARD PITTSBURGH
Address : Check the website for drop-off locations at businesses in the North Hills .
Contact : playitforwardpittsburgh . com
Teach your kids how to make another child ’ s holiday special ! This program collects gently used toys and offers them free to families in need . Donate your own toys or offer to collect toys among your neighbors , moms group or as a project through your service organization . Collect donations from your customers at your business , help provide supplies needed , or donate funds to pay for the expenses associated with the drive and much more . Visit the website for more information .
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UNION AID SOCIETY
Address : 601 Thorn Street , Sewickley Contact : unionaidsociety . org , or 412.741.9240
Encourage your family or community group to get involved in making a local family ’ s holiday extra special ! The Union Aid Society , with area partners , helps eligible Quaker Valley School District families prepare for the holidays . Help by planning a Holiday Movie Night and , rather than appetizers , ask your guests to bring gift cards to donate to the society . Visit the website for information about volunteer and service project opportunities throughout the year .
U . S . MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS
Drop-off Address : Bantam Marine Detachment # 743 , 413 South Main Street , Butler
Contact : butler-pa . toysfortots . org / local-coordinator-sites / lco-sites / default . aspx or 724.841.0431
Show your kids the true meaning of the season ! The mission of the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new , unwrapped toys during October , November and December each year , and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted . Donate toys , make a monetary contribution , or volunteer to assist in the transportation and storage of toys and more . Visit the website for more information on drop dates and times .
MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOYS “ R ” US
Drop-off Locations : Toys “ R ” Us stores in Cranberry Township and Ross Township Contact : toysrus . com , toysfortots . org
Show your kids the true meaning of the holidays ! Take the family change jar to Toys “ R ” Us while holiday shopping and purchase a gift for a child in need ! The mission of the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new , unwrapped toys during the holiday season each year and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted . Toys “ R ” Us provides convenient drop-off areas in its stores to help Toys for Tots ’ mission . Visit the website for more information .
Provide a Happy Holiday Dinner
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Address : Visit the website for the many North Hills food bank locations . Contact : pittsburghfoodbank . org , or 412.460.3663
Give a family in need an extra special holiday dinner ! GPCFB relies on a strong network of more than 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 the food bank to distribute 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 !
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