Holiday Project Gift Donation Locations Announced

Published on November 13, 2024

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Human Services (DHS) Holiday Project is once again collecting donated new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth who receive services through its Office of Children, Youth and Families.

“The DHS Holiday Project is a chance to brighten the holidays for 3,400 children; however, we cannot provide for every child we serve without the generosity of individuals throughout the county,” said DHS Director Erin Dalton.

While all gift donations are appreciated, there is a need for:

Warm winter wear for ages 0 -18 (hats, gloves, mittens, scarves)
Baby necessities (blankets, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, bibs)
Developmental toys (for babies, toddlers, and young children)
Dolls and action figures (ethnically diverse)
LEGO and Mega Bloks sets
Craft kits and art supplies
STEM kits (for children and pre-teen)
Remote control vehicles
Earbuds and headphones

The Holiday Project will collect unwrapped gifts through Friday, December 6. Gifts can be purchased from the Amazon.com Holiday Project Wish List and automatically shipped to the Holiday Project Workshop. Items may also be taken to any of the following drop-off locations:

Downtown

Allegheny County Health Department
542 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please call 412-687-2243 ahead of time to arrange for your gift drop-off.

City Co Federal Credit Union
220 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Human Services Building
One Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
10-minute parking spaces are located directly behind the building – enter from Fort Pitt Boulevard.

Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar
301 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

UFC GYM Market Square
236 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Monday – Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

East

UFC GYM Waterfront
340 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120
Monday – Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

North

Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar
The Penthouse at Fairmont Square
101 Fowler Road
Warrendale, PA 15086
Monday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

South

DressHaute Couture House
900 Wildflower Circle, Suite 902
Washington, PA 15301
Tuesday – Friday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Emily's Hair Zone
304 Curry Hollow Road
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Keystone Canine Club
5167 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Monday – Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

West

Curves
301 Old Washington Pike
Carnegie, PA 15106
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks should be made payable to "DHS Donations Fund" with "Holiday Project" written on the memo line. Mail checks to DHS Holiday Project/Event and Donations Team, Human Services Building, One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

A short video explaining the Holiday Project can be found here. For additional information about the Holiday Project and a complete list of gift ideas, visit: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/holidayproject.aspx.

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Media inquiries may be directed to Melissa Brock, Public Affairs Manager for the Department of Human Services
melissa.brock@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-350-2576 (office) or 412-506-0288 (cell).