Last winter, Gemma packed care packages and delivered them to Light of Life Rescue Mission herself. This year she's opening it up so every family, student and teacher can join in. Our goal is 150 items.
All December, drop off new hygiene and winter items in the Share the Light bins at Winchester Thurston School. Everything collected goes straight to Light of Life, which serves people on Pittsburgh's North Side experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Founder of Share the Light
Lists are based on Light of Life's posted immediate needs and its winter coat drive. Anything on these lists helps.
Look for the Share the Light bins at Winchester Thurston School all December.
Use the lists above. Grab a few extras the next time you're at the store. Every single item counts toward our goal.
Put loose items in a grocery or zip-top bag. Leave hygiene items sealed in their original packaging.
Molloy Posner Hall, just inside the entrance, any school day from Dec 1 to Dec 18.
Student volunteers sort everything and deliver it to Light of Life the week of December 21.
You can drop items directly at Light of Life's Outreach Center, 720 E. Lacock Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. It's staffed Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and its after-hours bins are open 24/7. Mention Share the Light so your gift counts toward our total!
The drive kicks off at school
Progress update shared with families
Final day to drop off at school
Donations go to Light of Life
Last December, Gemma put together care packages of hygiene and winter items, like warm socks and toothbrushes, and delivered them to Light of Life herself.
Seeing how much those simple items meant, she wanted to do more. This year, instead of packing care packages, she's opening the drive to everyone. Every item you give goes straight to Light of Life to share where it's needed most.
Since 1952, Light of Life has served women, children, men and families experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction on Pittsburgh's North Side. It offers emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs and a Free Store where neighbors can get clothing and hygiene items at no cost.
Its donation center serves hundreds of people every week, and the need peaks in winter.
We'd love to hear from you. Email us anytime, and sign up if you'd like to lend a hand.
Ask about what to give, drop-off, or getting your class, team or club involved.
Email a questionJoin us to sort and pack everything before it goes to Light of Life. Students and families welcome!
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Sign up to helpYes, for coats, hats, gloves, scarves and clothing, as long as they're clean and in good shape. Socks, undergarments and all hygiene items must be new and unopened.
Yes! Travel sizes are easy to carry and store. Full sizes are welcome too.
Share the Light only collects items, but you can donate directly to Light of Life at lightoflife.org.
Absolutely. Try a friendly class challenge or pick one item to collect as a group, like socks or deodorant. Email us to let us know so we can give you a shout-out!
Email us at hello@sharethelightpgh.org. We're happy to help!