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Ways You Can Help NHCO This July

July 2, 2010

in North Hills Community Outreach,Volunteer

NHCO Collecting School Supplies

Through July 31, North Hills Community Outreach is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for distribution to low-income children in grades K-12. Items needed include backpacks (large ones for older kids are especially needed), pencils, rulers, scissors, crayons, markers, notebooks and folders. For more information, click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Philanthropy

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Focus On Renewal Receives Two Major Grants

April 13, 2010

in Focus on Renewal

Focus On Renewal (FOR) is pleased to announce two recent grants. The nonprofit social service agency was awarded $260,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and $135,000 from The Heinz Endowments. 

The Richard King Mellon Foundation grant is for operational support, as well as a new arts program for the children who attend the Mooncrest After School Program. Once a month, 36 youth travel from Moon Township to the Father Ryan Arts Center for arts experiences in pottery, drum circles and dance.  click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Childcare, Philanthropy

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North Hills Community Outreach Has Many Ways You Can Help

January 4, 2010

in North Hills Community Outreach,Volunteer

OPEN YOUR HEART TO A SENIOR

With funding from the United Way of Allegheny County, Family Services of Western PA and North Hills Community Outreachare reaching out to potential volunteers through a project called Open Your Heart to a Senior. Volunteers can click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Philanthropy, Volunteer

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PA Budget Impasse Hurts Nonprofits, Children, Elderly & Needy

September 9, 2009 Nonprofit News

   Contact Your State Legislators Now!      The lack of a state budget is hurting Pennsylvania’s nonprofits and those they serve. Many nonprofits are starting to lay-off staff and cuts services.  As nonprofits begin to close their doors, thousands and lay-off staff, our children, elderly and Pennsylvanian’s with special needs will no longer receive the services they depend upon.   At a time [...]

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A New Tool to Help Nonprofits Find Community Volunteers

June 23, 2009 Nonprofit News

Have you registered your nonprofit organization with Serve.gov?  If not, now is the time to do so.   In case you haven’t heard, President Obama has implemented a program to engage Americans from coast to coast in addressing community needs in education, health, energy, the environment, and community renewal.  Serve.gov is the website that has been [...]

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Collaborative Social Media Project for Local Nonprofit Organizations

February 25, 2009 Nonprofit News

 Please join us!  Our intent is to: Raise awareness about the work being done by nonprofit organizations in western PA. Help nonprofit organization develop a strong social media presence through effective marketing tips and tools. Encourage collaboration, volunteerism and community participation. Provide a resource directory with information on the services availble in western PA.

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