donations . You can also support the organization when you shop at smile . amazon . com .
The Spirit of Giving for the Whole Family
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 144 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 Holiday Wish List Program or consider donating gift cards and monetary gifts to impact the life of a child in need .
North Hills Community Outreach
Address : Locations at Millvale Community Center and Greenstone Methodist Church 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 for all ages . Ideas for 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 ! Play it Forward Pittsburgh is collecting gently used toys and offering them free to families in need . Donate your own toys or offer to collect toys among your neighbors , moms groups , or as a project through your service organization . Monetary donations are also accepted to cover expenses associated with the drive and much more . Play it Forward also encourages parents and their kids to volunteer to unload vehicles , clean and sanitize toys , and sort
’ Tis the Season
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 help from volunteers , provides eligible Quaker Valley School District families with gift cards for holiday shopping . Visit the website for information about volunteer and service project opportunities throughout the year .
U . S . Marine Corps Toys for Tots
Address : Various drop-off locations Contact : toysfortots . org / donate / Default . aspx
Let your child choose a toy to donate to the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve ’ s Toys for Tots Program . Toys for Tots collects new , unwrapped toys throughout the holiday season and distributes them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community . You can also make a monetary contribution or volunteer to assist in sorting , transporting , and storage of toys and more . Visit the website for more information .
Provide a Holiday Dinner
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Address : Visit the website for donation and volunteer opportunities around the North Hills . 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 these organizations are entirely volunteer based . The dedication of 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 .
The Lighthouse Foundation Food Bank
Address : 116 Browns Hill Road , Valencia Contact : thelighthousepa . org or 724.586.5554
Serving Allegheny and Butler counties , you can help make a positive impact for the less fortunate this holiday season by donating your time and monetary gifts to the Lighthouse Foundation Food Bank . Each week the food bank provides food for more than 300 families . Families can get fresh produce , canned goods , meat , frozen food and fresh bakery
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