Collaborative Social Media Project for Local Nonprofit Organizations

February 25, 2009

in Nonprofit News

 Please join us!  Our intent is to:

  • Raise awareness about the great work being done by nonprofit organizations in western PA.
  • Help nonprofit organization develop a strong social media presence.
  • Encourage collaboration, volunteerism and community participation.
  • Provide a resource directory with information on the services availble in western Pennsylvania..

Tagged as: Communication, Non-profit organization, Philanthropy, Volunteer

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Free Home Repairs Available for Qualifying Individuals

Free home repairs for senior citizens and people with physical disabilities

March 9, 2010

in North Hills Community Outreach

For the second consecutive year, North Hills Community Outreach is partnering with Christ Lutheran Church in Millvale to provide minor home repairs to qualified senior citizens and adults with physical disabilities. Applications are now being accepted for repair projects that will be completed by supervised groups of youth from June 28-July 2. 

Senior citizens or adults with physical disabilities who wish to be considered for home repairs should: click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, physical disabilities, Senior citizenz

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Like Horses, Kids and People? Volunteer at In-Stride Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

March 8, 2010 In-Stride With Therapeutic Riding
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At In-Stride Therapeutic Riding, Inc. we provide recreational horseback riding lessons with therapeutic benefits to children and adults with disabilities   Our 2010 season is about to begin and we sure could use more volunteers. . 
This tentative riding schedule, listed below,  will give you an idea of when help is most needed.   Riding lessons will be from [...]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Says Please to “Bowl for Kids’ Sake”

March 5, 2010 Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County
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“Bowl for Kids Sake” is the annual fundraiser for Big Brothers  Big Sisters of Beaver County.  It helps gain financial support so that the mission of helping  at-risk kids will remain alive and thriving.  Please take a moment to read one story of how a child and her mentor have been impacted by the amazing mentoring programs [...]

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Keystone Hope Special Needs Foundation Helps Families Plan

March 4, 2010 Keystone Hope Special Needs Foundation
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Do you know an autistic child or adult?  Or someone who lives with Downs Syndrome?  Maybe a good friend of yours has Multiple Sclerosis. 
If the parents or legal guardians of these folks pass away, and leave $2,000 or more as inheritance, the dependant will lose their Social Security, and their Medicaid card.  Frightening, but true.  [...]

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The Employment Option Center Can Help With Your Next Event

March 2, 2010 McGuire Memorial
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Have you started planning for your next event or fundraiser?  Did you know that the clients of the Employment Option Center of McGuire Memorial are very good at collating and stuffing ‘Goodie Bags’ for any event? 
The Employment Option Center offers meaningful experiences in

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Looking For a Career Change in Pittsburgh?

March 1, 2010 PA Women Work
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Join us for the Pennsylvania Women Work! 11th Annual Career Conference
The Pennsylvania Women Work 11th Annual Career Conference will take place on Saturday March 27 2010 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the PNC Bank’s Firstside Center (500 First Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh).
The “Reshaping Your Future” Career Conference is more than a job fair; [...]

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The Early Learning Institute Partners With UPMC Nursing Students

February 26, 2010 The Early Learning Institute
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Building For Tomorrow 
The Early Learning Institute (TELI) has recently expanded partnerships with UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing and with the University of Pittsburgh’s Early Intervention Master’s Program to help students learn about child development in real life, non-medical environments. 
It’s all part of a strategic plan implemented by TELI, whose mission is to help children aged [...]

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Focus On Renewal Selected for Robert Morris University Marketing Project

February 25, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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Each year, Robert Morris University American Marketing Association students offer volunteer marketing services to help area non-profits in the community.  The local chapter selected Focus On Renewal for its current year-long marketing project.
Recently, the students partnered with the university’s student engagement office for a supply drive to benefit Focus On Renewal and the Little Sisters [...]

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Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry Invites You to Join Them for Two Great Events

February 23, 2010 Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
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Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry has two events coming up that  you won’t want to miss. 
A Night of Storytelling by the Savvy Cinderellas 
This event, taking place on March 2nd at 7 PM at the Shaler North Hills Library will benefit the Haiti Earthquake Relief. 
Our storytellers will be performing

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“Ways to Work” Helps Move Working Parents Toward a Brighter Future

February 22, 2010 Family Services of Western PA
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In the Driver’s Seat!
In December of 2003, Diane Radek was alone, pregnant, and residing in Nevada. When her family, who had recently returned to Pennsylvania, suggested she do the same, Diane took their advice and followed them home. She now had a new child and a reliable vehicle but was unable to keep up with [...]

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