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.Mothers Assisting Mothers, 915 N. Main St., Akron, 44310, is a Christian nonprofit outreach organization for mothers with multiple sclerosis. It needs volunteers 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. Dec. 9 and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10. Minimum age is 18, or 16 with supervision.Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth, 6465 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, 44720, is a foster care, adoption and counseling service that helps youth and families of those suffering from abuse and neglect.SAFY is seeking the following:• Donations of snacks and other food, gift cards for teens and new toys for infants and toddlers, all for its annual holiday party in mid-December. • Use of meeting spaces for youth activities and training classes.• Donations of money or goods for birthday parties and emancipation baskets for youths leaving foster care.• Volunteers to serve as foster parents and youth mentors.Contact Felicia Phelps at 330-305-1668 or phelpsf@safy.org. SAFY’s website is www.safy.org.Cascade Locks Park Association, 248 Ferndale St., Akron, 44304, seeks to preserve, protect and promote Cascade Locks Park along the Ohio & Erie Canal. It needs volunteers to wrap holiday gifts from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 21 and 23 at the Mustill Store. Minimum age is 14.Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.