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Toys for Tots

The principle Toys for Tots activities, which takes place each year, is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit or marine Corps League is located. PHONE: (703) 640-9433 WEBSITE: http://www.toys4tots.org/drop.htm

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Toy Lending Library

Come in and play! Try a toy before you buy one and donate those toys that your family has outgrown so that others can enjoy. ADDRESS: 5401 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 48565 PHONE: (412) 682-4430 WEBSITE: www.pghtoys.com

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Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh

The Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh takes toys and has various collection programs that work well for project-seeking Girl Scout Troops. Call for more information. ADDRESS: 500-512 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 PHONE: (412) 362-3400

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Free Ride Construction Junction

“Our mission is to establish Pittsburgh as a city that is increasingly safe, accessible, and friendly to bicycle transportation.” There are many ways to donate your bike. Check out their website to find more information about how you can help. … Continue reading

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First Tee of Pittsburgh

“The First Tee provides young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop life-enhancing values such as confidence, perseverance, and judgment through golf and character education. Your gift to The First Tee will positively impact our participants by supporting educational … Continue reading

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Citiparks: Recycle a Cycle Holiday Drive

Each holiday season, Citiparks will receive your unwanted bicycles, refurbish, and recycle them to needy children. PHONE: (412) 255-2493

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Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation

They collect aluminum cans. All proceeds benefit West Penn’s Burn Trauma Center. ADDRESS: 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 PHONE: (412) 578-4049 WEBSITE: www.wpahs.org/wphf/programs/aluminum.html

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Susan B. Komen: Recycle for Breast Cancer

Recycle for Breast Cancer is a fundraising program designed to help the Susan G. Komen Foundation raise money though recycling old cell phones and empty inkjet and toner cartridges. ADDRESS: PO Box 2929, San Ramon, CA 94583 PHONE: (925) 735-7203 … Continue reading

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Reuse-A-Shoe

Re-Use has kept 13 million pairs of shoes out of landfills since its inception! Any type of sneaker my be dropped off at select Nike locations to be recycled to build athletic surfaces, playgrounds, running tracks and tennis courts. WEBSITE: … Continue reading

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Rebecca’s Recycled Riter’s

Mail your injured, well-loved crayons and (if you like) Rebecca’s Recycled ‘Riters will send you some “riters” in exchange for every pound you donate. Kids and parents – encourage classrooms to put a box in the corner and collect them … Continue reading

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