Holiday Drives

5^th Annual Dinner for Children with Incarcerated Parents on November 19^th 1-4 PM

7 Senses will be hosting a dinner for children with incarcerated parents on November 19^th 1-4 PM at House of Manna. There will be a prepared dinner, snow cones, arts and crafts table and giveaways (i.e. clothes, gift cards, school supplies, etc.). In addition, each child will be writing a list of wishes that 7 Senses works to have fulfilled for the Holiday season. Currently seeking giveaway items to distribute to families and volunteer support for set-up, clean-up, and managing the arts and crafts table.

If you are interested in donating or volunteering, contact 878-220-0765 by November 10^th 

Turkey Giveaway with Community Empowerment Association on November 19^th 12-3 PM

Community Empowerment Association will be hosting their annual Turkey Giveaway on November 19^th from 12-3 PM. They will be distributing turkeys and sides. Currently seeking donations of unexpired and non-perishable food (i.e. juice, peanut butter, powdered milk, pasta sauce, canned fruits, canned veggies, etc.) to distribute with the turkeys. Items can be dropped off at 7120 Kelly St before OR during the event on November 19^th .

      For more information or donations, call 412-371-3689 EXT. 244

17^th Annual Christmas Day at Pitt

Please consider sharing the attached flyer with your networks of staff, faculty, and student leaders that are interested in helping the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs make Christmas Day at Pitt (CDAP) a success. ECA supports departments through gift pickup, wrapping supplies, as well as suggestions for inclusive gifts that don’t limit the fun to specific gender identities (like board games, puzzles, etc.) Gifts collected will be distributed in Oakland, Homewood, the Hill District, and Hazelwood. Drop off unwrapped gifts at 710 Alumni Hall by Dec 16th. Units should keep wrapped gifts on site for coordinated pick-up the week of Dec 19th

      For more information email Justin Dandoy at justin.dandoy@pitt.edu 

If your unit needs help coordinating drop-off of items for the CEA Turkey Giveaway or the 5^th Annual Dinner for Children with Incarcerated Parents, please contact Anika Jones at agj16@pitt.edu