People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and the tax-deductibility of contributions. A link to a form for submitting requests to People Helping People can be found at www.ohio.com/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes already published.
Questions about submitting information? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.
Heaven Can Wait, 51 Vesper St., Akron 44310, rescues animals from Summit County Animal Control, provides medical and behavioral care, and then places the animals in permanent homes.
It is seeking donations of collars, leashes, dog beds, pet clothing, toys, cat trees, dog and cat crates, dog and cat carriers, dry food, anti-flea medicine, shampoo, grooming tools, stainless steel bowls, scoopable cat litter, paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish detergent, sponges, mops, buckets, plastic crates, disposable gloves, Purell, hand soap, trash bags, copy paper, postage stamps, envelopes, folding tables, folding chairs, a pop-up tent, a laptop, a pickup truck or van, gift cards and money.
Items can be dropped off at any scheduled event or the Heaven Can Wait House. To arrange for a pickup, call 330-328-8699 or email adoptions@heaven-can-wait.com.
The organizations’ website is www.heaven-can-wait.com.
The Way Out Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 784, Uniontown 44685, provides counseling and religious services to inmates in jails and halfway houses, with the goal of helping them become contributing members of their families, churches and communities upon their release.
The ministry is seeking donations of gift bags for inmates or money to help cover expenses. For information about items to buy for the gift bags or locations of collection centers, call 330 848-0454 or email Lynne Wisard at lynnew@
thewayoutministry.org. Items will be collected through Friday.
Mothers Assisting Mothers, 915 N. Main St., Akron 44310, is a Christian nonprofit outreach organization for mothers with multiple sclerosis. It needs volunteers this week to pack holiday gift bags of new clothing and toys for the children of disabled and homeless mothers.
Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Minimum age is 18, or 16 with supervision.
Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.