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 form for submitting requests to People Helping People can be found at http://www.ohio.com/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes published.
Questions on submitting information? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, P.O. Box 158, Peninsula, 44264, needs volunteers to play Santa for its Polar Express rides from 5:15 to 10 nightly through Dec. 20. Volunteers will walk through train cars, greeting and talking with the passengers. Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.
Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 233, Cuyahoga Falls, 44222, provides food for families in need in Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Munroe Falls, Silver Lake, Hudson and Peninsula. During the Christmas season it also provides clothing, gifts and small appliances, and during August it provides back-to-school items and clothing for students.
It needs the following:
• Donations of money, nonperishable food, paper products, soap products and unwrapped gifts for everyone from babies to senior citizens. Monetary donations may be mailed to the post office box. Other items may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 8, 13 or 15 at First Christian Church, 2253 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls (use the Stow Street entrance), or from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 9 at Faber Foundation, 1872 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
• Volunteers to help with the Christmas drive at Faber Foundation, and carts or wagons for hauling groceries. Help is needed from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 (food sorting and bagging), 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 (food bagging and gift setup), 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 (helping clients) and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 (helping clients and cleanup).
Children in elementary school who are accompanied by parents can help sort food on Dec. 11. Children 14 and older can help with many jobs.
Please note that from Dec. 13 to Jan. 3, the organization cannot process regular donations of used clothing and household items.
For information, contact Kim Gaug, 330-928-8057, or cfgoodneighbors@sbcglobal.net.