People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The list ends New Year’s Day, but the charities’ needs do not. Please consider supporting the causes of your choice throughout the year.
Information about People Helping People and a list of causes already published can be found at ohio.com/charity.
Greater Ohio Area SuperKids Classic Inc. conducts a Soap Box Derby-style race in June for children with disabilities.
GOASKCI is seeking volunteers to do the following:
• Help with race practice for its 2017 season.
• Help with race operations on June 3, 2017, at Derby Downs. Race volunteer opportunities include loading and unloading derby cars from trailers, serving food, managing games and activities and other duties.
• Help throughout the year with website management, social media and event planning committees.
Visit www.superkidsohio.org for more information, or contact Linda Wilt or Laura Snyder at 330-577-3596 or info@superkidsohio.org.
People Care Pet Pantry, 2994 Sandy Lake Road. Ravenna, OH 44266, helps people with financial hardships feed their pets so they don’t have to give them up. It accepts donations of pet food and new or gently used pet items.
It is also collecting clean blankets and coats for homeless people and personal hygiene items for blessing bags to be handed out. Items may be dropped off all winter at any of the locations listed at www.peoplecarepetpantry.com/how-you-can-help.html.
Monetary donations are also appreciated, and volunteers are needed. To volunteer, send a text message to 330-389-5116.
For more information, contact René Lamp at 330-389-5116 or peoplecarepetpantry@yahoo.com, or visit www.peoplecarepetpantry.com.