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Happenings in June at NHCO

NHCO and JFCS to host Career Fair

North Hills Community Outreach, The JFCS Career Development Center and the United Way are hosting a Career Fair from 9:00 am to noon Tuesday, June 4 in the Millvale Community Center, 416 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale.  More than 20 major employers and training and resource providers will attend.  Job seekers are encouraged to research employers and apply online to positions of interest prior to attending the Career Fair.  Job seekers should dress professionally and bring copies of their resume.  Registration is preferred via email to Gretchen Young at gyoung@jfcspgh.org, although walk-ins are welcome.

NHCO’s annual Back-to-School Colle­­ction is on

North Hills Community Outreach NHCO is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for students in kindergarten through 12. Items needed include backpacks, notebooks, binders, paper, folders, pencils, pens and calculators. Good quality teen backpacks with sturdy zippers are especially needed. Gently used Texas Instrument graphic/scientific calculators are also needed for high school students. NHCO provides more than 1,200 backpacks full of school supplies for students each year.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9a.m. – 4p.m. through August 2 at any NHCO office including NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton. Donations are also accepted 9am-noon the first Saturday of each month in the food pantry behind the main office in Allison Park, or alternative arrangements can be made by calling 412-487-6316 option 1.

NHCO to benefit from State Farm Quotes for Good during June

During June 2019, requests for insurance quotes can benefit North Hills Community Outreach. For every call, email or inquiry about insurance rates to Nicole Zirnzak of State Farm insurancewhen NHCO is mentioned, the office will donate $10 to NHCO. Call or text 724-935-0545, email nicole@insurance910.com or write to100 VIP Drive, Suite 102, Wexford, PA 15090. Please mention NHCO when inquiring.

Charity Golf Outing and Dinner to benefit North Hills Community Outreach

A Charity Golf Outing and Dinner to benefit North Hills Community Outreach will be held at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club, Friday, August 9.  RSVPs, payment and hole sponsorships are requested by July 9.   

Registration begins at 11:30am and shotgun start is at 12:30. Individuals or foursomes are welcome. The cost is $100 per golfer and includes an Italian buffet dinner, 18 holes of golf with cart and range balls, beer, pop and water, and a hot dog and fountain drink at the turn. A dinner-only option is available for $35.

The event includes a hole-in-one car contest, prizes for winning teams, men’s longest drive and women’s longest drive contests, closest to pins and longest putts contests, a 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction, and more.

 All proceeds benefit North Hills Community Outreach, a nonprofit organization serving people in crisis, hardship and poverty in northern Allegheny County through 25 free programs. For more information about NHCO, please visit nhco.org.

 Please register by July 9 by contacting Mike Weber at 412-486-5406 or Mary Weber at 412-860-0279, or email Mike or Mary at webheads3819@hotmail.com.

GO APE fundraiser benefits NHCO during June

GO APE Treetop Adventure, located in North Park, will donate 10% of any reservations made for June 2-30 using the GO APE code NHILLS19 to North Hills Community Outreach.  You will also receive 10% off your reservation with that code. It is suggested that reservations are made at least a month prior, as slots fill up fast. GO APE is located at 991 Tennis Court Road in North Park, Allison Park. North Hills Community Outreach is a nonprofit serving local families in crisis, hardship and poverty. To book an adventure, please visit goape.com or call 1-800-971-8271.

Ask the Attorney sessions for low-income families

Free legal consultation for noncriminal issues such as divorce, bankruptcy, credit issues, family matters, rent disputes and more is available for families in need who live in northern Allegheny County north of the City of Pittsburgh. Ask the Attorney sessions are held in North Hills Community Outreach locations the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm except December. The next sessions are June 19 in NHCO Millvale and July 17 in NHCO Allison Park. Attendees MUST preregister for these sessions by contacting Jackie at jmboggs@nhco.org or 412-408-3830 x 3217.

NHCO urgently needs vehicle donations to fund Transportation Assistance program

Transportation is the third most cited problem that people mention when coming to North Hills Community Outreach for help. Unwanted cars, vans, trucks, boats, RVs, or motorcycles can help several low-income individuals or families. Vehicles in any condition donated to NHCO’s Transportation Assistance program are sold at auction; funds help local people overcome transportation challenges including car repairs, inspection, car seats, bus passes and more. NHCO can accept vehicles from anywhere in the country, and there is FREE pickup or towing and a hassle-free donation process. Please visit nhco.org or call 412-408-3830 x 3225.

NHCO’s Pathways program offers free goal-setting help for those who are struggling

North Hills Community Outreach’s free Pathways program helps low-income people set goals. Our coordinators meet one on one with people to coach, set short- and long-term goals and provide resources and support. For information, call Abby in North Boroughs (Bellevue) at 412-307-0069, Nicole in Millvale at 412-408-3830 or Abby in McKees Rocks at 412-331-1685 ext. 233.

Employment help is available at NHCO

North Hills Community Outreach offers free help with career counseling, updating a resume, job search techniques and more. Please contact NHCO Resource Coordinator Jackie Boggs at jmboggs@nhco.org or 412-408-3830 x 3217.

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NHCO’s Neighborhood Block Party Features No Bad JuJu

Tickets are on sale for NHCO’s Neighborhood Block Party featuring No Bad JuJu No Bad JuJu, one of the Pittsburgh region’s hottest bands, will perform at North Hills Community Outreach’s Neighborhood Block Party Sunday, March 24 in The Chadwick in McCandless (Wexford). The event is 4:30-8pm. No Bad JuJu is a dynamic eight-piece powerhouse, blending… Continue Reading

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NHCO’s Annual Citrus Sale is underway

North Hills Community Outreach is taking orders through February 4 for its annual Citrus Sale. New this year: strawberries picked fresh in Florida! Boxes of grapefruit, oranges, and pears and quarts of strawberries are hand-checked by volunteers and are available for pickup March 2 and 3 in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road,… Continue Reading

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Happpenings in Novermber at North Hills Community Outreach

NHCO Annual Thanksgiving food collection continues through November 9 North Hills Community Outreach is collecting food items to create complete Thanksgiving meals to distribute to hundreds of local families in need. Items that make a meal include: grocery store gift cards of $20 for turkey or other protein purchase, large boxes of stuffing mix and… Continue Reading

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Help for Seniors, Youth Volunteer Opportunities and more at NHCO

NHCO provides HomeMeds screenings for seniors North Hills Community Outreach offers free HomeMeds medication safety screenings for seniors living in northern Allegheny County, north of the City of Pittsburgh. The screenings help seniors understand their medications, assess whether the medications are working for them, and keep track of medications. Trained volunteers meet with seniors and… Continue Reading

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NHCO to hold Neighborhood Block Party

Tickets are on sale now for NHCO’s Neighborhood Block Party North Hills Community Outreach’s Neighborhood Block Party is 5:30-8:30 pm, Thursday, April 26 in The Chadwick in McCandless (Wexford). The whole family is welcome at this all-ages event, which includes multiple food stations, live music by members of Under the Covers and Juniper Six, princess… Continue Reading

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February Happenings at North Hills Community Outreach

Run for the Hills! NHCO seeks 5K runners, relay teams and marathoners North Hills Community Outreach invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon May 5 and 6. Registration is FREE when you run for NHCO and help local families in need.  Runners can form… Continue Reading

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