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 link to a form for submitting requests to People Helping People can be found at www.ohio.com/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes already published.Questions about submitting information? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.Mount Olive Baptist Church/ Kingdom Church Partnership, 1180 Slosson St., Akron, provides Christmas food baskets and toys for needy families. It is seeking donations of money, new toys, hams, turkeys and canned goods for its Dec. 21 distribution.Contributions may be dropped off between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays. Donation deadline is Monday.For information, contact Roslyn Haines at 330-836-5562 or mobcfp@yahoo.com.Helping Hands of Summit County Inc., P.O. Box 26601, Akron 44319, helps families struggling with homelessness, life-changing events and chronic, serious illness. It is seeking the following:• Donations of grocery store gift cards to buy food.• Money to provide rent and mortgage payments to keep families in their homes or to buy Christmas gifts for children.• Donors to “adopt” people in need for the holidays by providing department store gift cards.Christmas donations should be received by Dec. 23, although the charity helps families year- round. Call 330-773-7731, email byrdhelping@gmail.com or visit www.helpinghands-sc.org.Battered Women’s Shelter, 759 W. Market St., Akron 44303, seeks to prevent domestic abuse by providing emergency shelter, advocacy and education throughout Summit and Medina counties. The shelter is seeking donors for its adopt-a-family, adopt-a-shelter, Giving Tree and Feed-a-Family programs for the holidays.Donors who “adopt” families will purchase Christmas gifts for family members. First names, sizes, gift ideas and family needs will be provided. Gift certificates, grocery store gift cards and/or holiday dinners or food are also welcome.Donors will not be able to meet the families or take gifts directly to them.Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.