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.Ohio Benefit Bank, a free online service that connects low- and moderate-income Ohioans to work support programs, is seeking computer-literate adults to volunteer to prepare tax returns. Training will be provided in December and January on a limited number of dates.For information, visit http://obbservationsneo.blogspot.com or contact Aaron Bartlett at 330-777-2303 or abartlett@acrfb.org.Hospice and Palliative Care of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron 44333, provides services to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, their families and their communities. It is seeking the following:• Groups of volunteers to host activities for patients and families, such as an ice cream social or tea party.• Musicians to play or sing holiday music.• Balloon and face artists and magicians to volunteer for events year-round.• Licensed barbers, stylists and nail technicians to provide complimentary services to patients.• Donations of baked goods for the family kitchen.• Donations of books on CD, music CDs, CD cases, CD players with headphones, family-friendly DVDs, personal stationery, small dry-erase boards, journals, greeting cards, wired or silk ribbon, children’s books, children’s coloring books, art supplies, colored paper, card stock (all colors, especially white), large-print books, bulletin board supplies, disposable cameras, daily diaries, personal-care items, neck pillows, small positioning pillows, lip balm and gift cards to craft stores for purchasing craft items.• Money, which may be donated at www.vnsa.com or mailed. Checks should be made payable to “Hospice of VNS.”For information, call Terri DeGeorge at 330-668-4650 or 800-335-1455, ext. 4650.