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 form for submitting requests to People Helping People can be found at http://www.ohio.com/charity, along with tips on researching charities and a list of causes published. Questions on submitting information? Call Mary Beth Breckenridge, 330-996-3756.Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 1593 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264, engages public support for the park and enhances public use and enjoyment of it. The group is seeking volunteers to serve as elves who help children with their holiday shopping from noon to 4 p.m. weekends at the Treetop Shop at Park Place in Peninsula, as well as volunteers to wrap gifts from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays. Minimum age is 16.Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 330-643-5512.Good Neighbors Inc., 1453 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, OH 44305, serves people in need with food and clothing throughout the year and also helps with back-to-school and Christmas items.The organization needs donations of money, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, toiletry items, cleaning supplies and diapers. It also has seasonal needs for school supplies and Christmas gifts.For drop-off locations and information, call 330-733-1453 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Good Neighbors’ website is www.good-neighbors.org.Right Lead, Kids Helping Horses Help Kids, 3489 Styx Hill Road, Medina, OH 44256, is a nonprofit group that rescues horses and works with at-risk children. It is raising money by selling candles made by Sunshine Candle Works in Zoar.Votive candles are $4 and are available in four scents: Tack Room (leather), Hay Bale (fresh hay), Feed Bag (oats) and Pine Shavings (pine). They burn for 15 hours.A large, red cinnamon apple candle that burns for 36 hours is $8.To order, call 330-571-0562, email TammyCollins15@yahoo.com or message the Right Lead group on Facebook. Orders can be shipped or picked up by appointment.