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 and superhero visits, games, kids’ activities, a silent auction and a cash bar provided by The Chadwick. Tickets are all-inclusive. Tickets are available through April 21 are $30 for adults and $13 for children ages 3-10. Proceeds support NHCO’s 20+ programs that help local families in need. Purchase tickets online at https://nhco.org/2018-neighborhood-block-party/ or by calling Cheryl at 412-487-6316 opt 1. The event is sponsored by Allegheny Health Network with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, People’s Gas, Dollar Bank and The Chadwick.
Other News Briefs from NHCO
NHCO collecting Spring Cleaning supplies
North Hills Community Outreach is collecting Spring Cleaning supplies for distribution to the families who use its three food pantries. Items are appreciated by June 8, but will be accepted year round. Items needed include: laundry detergent, antibacterial wipes, all-purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, dish detergent, pack of sponges, paper towels and canvas shopping bags. Please donate Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm at NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton, or NHCO North Boroughs, AGH-Suburban Campus, 100 S. Jackson Avenue, Bellevue, or call 412-487-6316 option 1 to make alternate arrangements.
Vehicles are needed for NHCO’s Transportation Assistance program
Your unwanted car, van, truck, boat, RV or motorcycle can help several low-income individuals or families. Vehicles donated to North Hills Community Outreach’s Transportation Assistance program are sold at auction and 100 percent of the funds NHCO receives help local people in need overcome transportation challenges. Your donated car could change lives. FREE pickup or towing and hassle-free donation process. Please visit nhco.org or call 412-408-3830 x 3225. Please note that Community Auto is no longer a program of NHCO.
Employment help is available at NHCO
North Hills Community Outreach offers multiple programs aimed at helping people attain self-sufficiency, including employment help. Those seeking help with career counseling, updating a resume, job search techniques and more can contact NHCO Resource Coordinator Jackie Boggs at jmboggs@nhco.org or 412-408-3830 x 3217.
Walk for NHCO in the Highmark Walk
Join North Hills Community Outreach in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community May 12! When you register to walk, and /or fundraise for NHCO, 100% of the proceeds support NHCO’s programs to help local families in need. Registration is now open at http://hcf.convio.net/nhco. This is a great family activity. Dogs are welcome! For more information, please contact Maria at mschristina@nhco.org or 412-408-3830.
NHCO offers goal-setting help for those who are struggling
People who are low-income and to set employment or education goals can get help at North Hills Community Outreach. NHCO’s Self-sufficiency program, also known as case management or Family Development, helps low-income people set and achieve short- and long-term goals. Our coordinators meet one on one with clients to coach and provide resources and support. Appointments are available. For information, call Abby in North Boroughs (Bellevue) at 412-307-0069, Nicole in Millvale at 412-408-3830 or Shela in McKees Rocks at 412-331-1685 extension 233.
NHCO urgently needs volunteers in the upper Route 28 corridor
North Hills Community Outreach has an urgent need for volunteers interested in helping seniors in the route 28 corridor. Specifically, volunteer drivers and on-board dispatchers are needed for the Free Rides for Seniors shuttles, which transport seniors in the Route 28 communities to UPMC medical appointments and shopping during weekdays. No special license is needed and training is provided. Shifts are short. Please contact Kerry at kkmulhern@nhco.org or 412-449-0151 for more information.