special part of the lives of Dormont-area residents . Year-round volunteer opportunities include working the concession stand and distributing schedules and fliers , or sharing a specific skill such as committee work , grant writing , building maintenance and database entry . 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 love of singing for good 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 . It works with a number of hospices in Allegheny County and will also respond to individual requests when possible . Family Hospice in Mt . Lebanon is just one of the locations . Visit the website for more information .
PROJECT LINUS
Address : Check the website for the drop-off locations in the South Hills . Contact : projectlinuspgh . org
A great family project to help little ones this holiday season ! Its mission is to provide love , a sense of security , warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill , traumatized , or otherwise in need . It does this by giving them gifts of new , handmade blankets , quilts and afghans , lovingly created for Project Linus by volunteer “ blanketeers .” The blanketeers are part of the mission as well — seeking to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities , for the benefit of children . Visit the website for more information on donating specifications and other information .
Make it Festive for Our Furry Friends
ANGEL RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE
Address : P . O . Box 94 , Meadowlands Contact : angelridgeanimalrescue . org , or 724.229.7053
Be a guardian angel to animals in need this holiday season ! Angel Ridge Animal Rescue relies on the kindness of the wonderful volunteers to help rescue these deserving animals . There are many ways to help take care of the animals , or make a monetary donation toward their care . Visit the website for more information .
SOUTH HILLS PET RESCUE AND REHABILITATION
Address : 15 Old 88 , South Park Contact : southhillspetresort . net , or 412.835.8802
Give the gift of a home to an animal in need ! Already have a pet ? Then make a donation to help keep the rescued animals happy and healthy while they wait for a good 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 Pennsylvania 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 at WAHS ! After an orientation , kids ages 10 to 17 , who are accompanied by an adult , can walkdogs . Other options include hosting a holiday fundraiser or collecting wish list items to give as gifts to the pets . Visit the website for more ideas . n
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