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Thanksgiving Food Donations Requested

North Hills Community Outreach is requesting donations for its Turkey on Every Table sharing project. Items needed are: grocery store gift cards, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, pie crust mix, “easy” pumpkin pie mix, evaporated milk, muffin mix, turkey gravy mix and napkins. This project is ideal for congregations, schools, civic groups and businesses to work together to help others. Contact Vicki at 412-487-6316, option 1, or drop off your donation to 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park, weekdays from 9:00-4:00, between October 10 and November 16 (ideally before October 28 if possible).

Gently Worn Winter Coats Needed for Low-Income Families

Through October 31, North Hills Community Outreach is accepting donations of new and gently worn CLEAN winter coats to be distributed to low-income families in need. All sizes are needed, but highest demand is for children’s and adult sizes XL and larger. Donations may be dropped off weekdays at 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. For more information, contact Vicki at 412-487-6316, option 1, x3143.

Free Computer Classes

North Hills Community Outreach offers free computer classes to help people become more comfortable using computers in their job searches. Classes are open to everyone and include Introduction to Computers, Introduction to the Internet, Internet Job Searching, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. The classes are free, but space is very limited so registration is required. Classes are held at NHCO’s Millvale Satellite, 416 Lincoln Ave on Wednesdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Call Kevin at 412-487-6316, option 2.

Volunteer Orientations and Opportunities at NHCO

  • Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer trainings are held at various times and locations every month. Call 412-307-0071 to learn more about helping a senior remain safe and independent in his own home. Volunteers are needed in every community in Allegheny County.
  • Volunteer orientation sessions for interested volunteers: October 13, 10 AM, NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road. Contact Linda Robins at 412-487-6316, option 2, x3215 to sign up.
  • Volunteers are needed to rake leaves for elderly neighbors in need, Saturdays beginning October 29. A great project for families and teens. Contact Nancy Jones at 412-307-0069.

Vehicle Donations Needed

North Hills Community Outreach needs donated vehicles for its Community Auto program. There are more than 50 low-income people waiting for a car so they can get to work. Donors can take the maximum possible tax deduction. Call 724-443-8300 or visit www.communityauto.org.

North Hills Community Outreach’s October 2011 Calendar

  • October 6 – Young Widows/Widowers Support Group, 7 PM, Kings in Wexford. Contact Harriet at 412-487-6316, option 2.
  • October 12 – Ask the Attorney free legal consultations for qualifying individuals, 7-9 PM, NHCO Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave. Appointments are required. Contact Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2.
  • October 15 – North Hills Community Outreach will be open from 9am-12pm to accept donations. 
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