Welcome to Angel Tree Project 2024!!

Christmastime can be stressful for many families and this year is no exception. With the challenges many families are facing, it is more important than ever to do all we can to support our neighbors in need. Below you will find a description of each participating charity for the 2024 Angel Tree.

Please click the button at the bottom of this page to go to our Signup Genius. There you can choose the charity you wish to support and the gift you wish to give.

Once you sign up to purchase a gift, take note of the following dates/requirements:

• Gifts are to be UNWRAPPED, in a gift bag
• Gifts should be clearly marked with the CHARITY NAME, and corresponding NUMBER (as noted on the Sign-up Genius)
• Gifts should be returned to EITHER church after Masses on November 16 & 17 or November 23 & 24, 2024

Alternately, gifts may be dropped off in the church lobby after the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. John Capistran Monday through Thursday, or to the St. Thomas More office Monday through Friday.

Selecting a gift is easy! Just click...
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for the Sign-up and to view all participating charities.

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Holy Family Institute is rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching, and helps empower children and families that are dealing with debilitating financial limitations or crisis situations.  They provide supportive services such as parent-child therapy, career training assistance, mental health and substance abuse counseling, family decision-making therapy, educational assistance, provide in-home supportive services and even energy assistance.

Operation Homefront supports both active military families and Veterans, helping them build stable, secure families that can thrive in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. From financial assistance with food, auto and home repairs to transitional housing to caregiver support to holiday toy drives, Operation Homefront helps local military families in need.

Angel’s Place is a home away from home for single parent families struggling to balance work and child care needs. They provide a clean, safe, and supportive environment where families are free to play, grow and learn and their family-centered child care services and early childhood education programs are available at no cost or at significantly reduced rates. There are two sites for this program; Swissvale and North Side.

Genesis of Pittsburgh is a one-of-a-kind maternity care facility for woman who are pregnant and in need of shelter. The program offers a self-help, home-like environment aimed at fostering responsibility and independence, including prenatal classes, CPR and infant care/parenting skills training. Residents are encouraged to complete their education, seek employment and to become a self-sufficient parent post-delivery.

Mary's Place is a home for pregnant and parenting women that provides support in an environment of reverence and love. Mary's Place welcomes women of all faiths and strives to empower them with stability and independence.

Outreached Arms serves over 100 meals each Tuesday evening in downtown Pittsburgh. Volunteers serve hot meals, provide stimulating conversation, a friendly smile, as well as a packed lunch to go. Our gift to them is that of backpacks for the homeless population of Pittsburgh.

The PLEA School roots are founded in the hope to make a difference for individuals and families dealing with autism, mental health issues and developmental difficulties. For over fifty years, PLEA has provided educational assistance as well as behavioral health assistance to children experiencing difficulties due to behavioral or developmental challenges and one-to-one and group activities focusing on wellness and recovery for adults who may also be suffering from behavioral health issues.

Catholic Charities provides gifts for children ages 18 and younger, who would otherwise go without on Christmas morning. Families enrolled in the Loving Hearts program live in Allegheny County and are existing clients of the agency through one of their many service offerings.


 Lifeline of Southwestern Pennsylvania provides caring help for pregnant women and families.

WeCare Mt. Lebanon, located within our parish boundaries, provides rehab for people with disabilities and also serves as a long-term care facility.

Angel Tree Support is a general fund to help ensure that we have necessary funds to run the program. Not much is needed, but any support is certainly appreciated.

Thanks for your support!  Without your generosity this ministry would not be able to provide for so many this Christmas season!  
Questions: Email [email protected]. 

Click the button to choose your charity and select your gift! 

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