Clothing, slippers needed at CYO

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CYO Community Services Adult Day Services, 812 Biruta St., Akron, OH 44307, serving the young, the disabled, the elderly and the poor, needs the following items before Tuesday:
For men: shirts, size XL; winter gloves; button-down shirts, sizes M, L and 2XL; robes, size L; socks; sweat shirts, size XL and 2XL; and slippers, sizes M and L.
For women: slippers, size M; mittens; sweaters, sizes M, L, XL and 2XL; bathrobes; and purses.

The organization also is seeking financial support for its annual Partners In Giving campaign, as well as volunteers to help in programs throughout the year.
Call Louise Grizer, 330-762-2961, Ext. 220, or e-mail .

The Salvation Army of Summit County, 190 S. Maple St., Akron, OH 44302, needs volunteers for these tasks:
Set up the Toy Shop, today through Friday and Dec.

18.
Distribute holiday items, Dec. 19 to 21.

Serve as bell ringers at Red Kettle sites through Dec. 23.
For information including specific times, call 330-762-8481 or visit .

Parents of Rittman Head Start are requesting donations of cash, gloves, hats, toys and toiletries for their Winterfest Celebration on Thursday. Call Renee Busic, 330-925-7232, or Melissa Owsley, 330-925-8427.
Native American Indian and Veteran Center Inc.

, P.O. Box 1319, Norton, OH 44203, needs new and gently used Christmas toys and stuffed animals for children ages 1 to 12.

Donation deadline is Friday. For drop-off location or pickup arrangements, call Twelve Eagles, 330-668-1418.