it comes to enhancing a senior ’ s life . Visit the website for ways to get involved at your neighborhood senior center .
VINCENTIAN HOME ENCORE PROGRAM
Address : 111 Perrymont Road , McCandless Contact : vcs . org / volunteer
Perform for seniors this holiday season ! The Encore Program is a guest artist program that includes poets , painters , performers , and players who want to share their talent with residents and engage them with creative projects , or offer the pleasure of a good performance . Encore volunteers are people who play instruments , write and read short stories , essays or poetry , juggle , or perform magic tricks , create crafts , dance and more . Visit the website for more information .
New Year ’ s Resolutions That Count
GOODWILL RETAIL STORES
Address : Check the website for the multiple North Hills locations . Contact : goodwillswpa . org , or 412.481.9005
Clean out your closet of gently used clothing and household goods to help others ! 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 .
TREASURE HOUSE FASHIONS
Address : 7607 McKnight Road , Ross Township
Contact : thfashions . org , or 412.364.3256
Remember that holiday dress you only wore once , or those expensive dress pants that no longer fit ? Make a woman in need ’ s holiday more stylish by donating to Treasure House Fashions ! Treasure House Fashions is a nonprofit organization promoting the dignity and self-esteem of women , particularly women in crisis , by providing gently worn quality clothing . Donate clothing or monetary gifts , volunteer to maintain the store , or shop for bargains ! Visit the website for more information .
ANIMAL FRIENDS
Address : 562 Camp Horne Road , Ohio Township Contact : thinkingoutsidethecage . org , or 412.847.7000
Even the littlest animal lovers ages 12 and under can still make an impact at Animal Friends this holiday season . Make blankets for the dogs or toys for the cats , organize a community supply drive at your school , or fundraise for the animals . Visit the website for volunteer opportunities for everyone in the family and for more information .
BUTLER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Address : 1015 Evans City Road , Renfrew Contact : butlercountyhs . org , or 724.789.1150
What a great way to give back with your kids ages 8 and up this holiday season and throughout the year ! Volunteer to be a dog or cat companion , for adoption outreach , special events or bake and sew for special events . Don ’ t have time ? Make a monetary donation . Visit the website for volunteer requirements and other information .
Pay Tribute to Our Veterans During the Holidays and New Year
COMMUNITY THRIFT CENTER
Address : 3255 Babcock Boulevard , Ross Township
Contact : amvetsnsf . org / thrift-stores , communitythriftcenter . com , or 412.366.4010
Help our veterans by helping yourself to get organized in 2017 and donating gently used household items , toys and clothing to the Community Thrift Center ! The store offers the general public donated household goods and clothing at discounted prices . A portion of the proceeds from the store ’ s sales help programs that benefit our veterans . Visit the website for donation requirements , and for other ways to help .
VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Address : 1010 Delafield Road , O ’ Hara Township Contact : pittsburgh . va . gov / locations / HJ-heinz . asp , or 412.822.2222
Take some time this holiday season with your family to pay tribute to a veteran in need . Adult and student volunteers ages 14 and up can take advantage of many volunteer opportunities to brighten a veteran ’ s day including assisting with arts and crafts projects , playing bedside games , assisting on field trips , showing bedside movies , helping therapists with bowling , card games , popcorn parties and other various activities ! Visit the website for more information . n
Have an idea for a holiday or winter volunteer opportunity ? Email editors @ icmags . com to let us know .
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