Searching for the true meaning of the holidays by helping others? Pittsburgh Cares offers a number of ways for you, your family, your co-workers and your friends to give back during the months of November and December through our Seasons of Service initiative which includes:

• One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
• Pittsburgh Cares Online Donation Center
• Toys For Tots
• Pittsburgh Cares Nonprofit Marketplace

In these difficult economic times, lending a hand to a fellow citizen or supporting the good work of a local charity can remind us of how our time is just as valuable as our financial resources. Participate in one or several of these opportunities and experience the joy of giving to those in need this holiday season.

One-Time Volunteer Opportunities

During the months of November and December, a number of holiday-related projects will be added to the Pittsburgh Cares Community Connections Calendar.

Projects range from serving holiday meals at local senior living communities to wrapping gifts for children. This is a great time for families to volunteer together and share in the joy of the season!

Pittsburgh Cares Online Donation Center

Looking to donate goods or hold a donation drive?
Visit the NEW Pittsburgh Cares Online Donation Center!

The Online Donation Center is a searchable, browseable list of nonprofit agency wish lists categorized by impact area. Choose to give something to an agency whose work you care about or find an agency that is in need of items for which you no longer have use.

Toys for Tots

A new addition to Seasons of Service! Join Pittsburgh Cares, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the U.S. Marine Corp. in making a difference in the life of a child this holiday season through Toys for Tots.

Grab your family or co-workers and help to sort and package toys for local children! Interested volunteers should contact Mandie Stehle at or 412-471-2114.

Pittsburgh Cares Nonprofit Marketplace

Why not give a unique gift while benefitting a deserving nonprofit agency this holiday season? Join us for the Pittsburgh Cares Nonprofit Marketplace on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:00am-2:00pm at Chatham University, Welker Room, James Laughlin Music Hall to find that perfect gift! This family-friendly shopping experience is complete with refreshments and a kid’s corner! Free parking.