Season of Giving
The center provides daily activities , services , and programs for adults 50 years of age and older . All of the center ’ s activities , programs , and services depend on one key element for maintaining success – volunteers . Volunteers are found at the heart of all activities . Without the able dedication of volunteers , the center would not be able to provide pleasure and enjoyment to the many residents who attend the programs and activities . For more information on volunteering , visit the website .
MEALS ON WHEELS , EAST ALLEGHENY COUNTY SUBURBS AND WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Contact : mealsonwheelsamerica . org
Put a smile on a senior ’ s face in your neighborhood this winter ! The Meals on Wheels program is designed to help individuals who are homebound or unable to prepare their own nutritious meals regularly . At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal , companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors . Get the whole family involved by volunteering to deliver meals , help in the kitchen , or by contributing a monetary donation , in-kind products or services useful to Meals on Wheels kitchens . Visit the website for more locations in the east suburbs and Westmoreland County .
OPEN YOUR HEART TO A SENIOR
Contact : fswp . org / services / open-your-heart-senior-program , or 888.222.4200
A great winter charitable project for the family , or a teenage youth group ! Open Your Heart to a Senior is a volunteer initiative sponsored by the United Way of Allegheny County that matches volunteer caregivers with older adults in the area to provide non‐medical assistance , helping them remain safe and independent in their own homes . There are opportunities to help in the east suburbs . Visit the website for more information on this and other volunteer opportunities .
SENIOR CENTERS IN THE EAST SUBURBS AND WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Addresses : East Suburb Locations – Braddock Hills , Oakmont , Penn Hills , Plum , Swissvale and Verona . Visit the website for the exact addresses . Westmoreland Center for Active Adults / Satellite Center Locations – Check the website for addresses .
Contact : alleghenycounty . us / Human-Services / Programs-Services / Older-Adults / Senior-Centers . aspx or co . westmoreland . pa . us
Would you like to volunteer to help out at a holiday party , play games , or lead a dance class ? The volunteer opportunities at the above Senior Center locations are endless when it comes to enhancing a senior ’ s life . Visit the websites for ways to get involved in your community .
Make Your New Year ’ s Resolutions Count
CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION REGIVES
Address : 214 North Lexington Street , Wilkinsburg
Contact : constructionjunction . org / community-events / volunteer , or 412.243.5025
Remember all that wood you bought for an unfinished project , or that hand-me-down antique table you never liked ? Make a New Year ’ s resolution to donate it all to the Construction Junction ReGives program . Started in 2011 , the program provides support to local social service , environmental and art focused nonprofits through the donation of building material and furniture . Visit the website for ways to donate , or to volunteer .
THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
Address : Braddock Hills Shopping Center , 212 Yost Boulevard , Braddock Hills Contact : pittsburghhabitat . org / restore , or 412.244.7100
Help yourself by cleaning out your garage and help a family in need at the same time in 2017 ! HFHR accepts donations of reusable home improvement and building materials . These goods are then sold to the public at deep discount . All proceeds from the sale of donations help place families in affordable shelter in the Greater Pittsburgh area . Visit the website for ways to donate , or to volunteer .
GOODWILL RETAIL STORES
Address : Check the website for Monroeville , Murrysville and Greensburg and other east suburb locations .
Contact : goodwillswpa . org , or 412.481.9005
Clean out your closet of gently used clothing and household goods to help others this new year ! It ’ s simple . When you donate your stuff to Goodwill , you create opportunities for individuals in your community looking to find a job and build skills , including veterans and military families , single mothers and many others . Visit the website for more information on this and other ways to volunteer .
Make it Festive for Our Furry Friends
ANIMAL FRIENDS OF WESTMORELAND
Address : 216 Depot Street , Youngwood Contact : animalfriendswestmoreland . org , or 724.925.2555
Make it a heartfelt holiday season by giving back to rescued animals ! Animal Friends of Westmoreland is committed to the vision of a no-kill shelter and being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves . Volunteer to walk dogs , clean cages or take care of the building . Adoption , monetary donations , and wish list items are also great ways to help . Visit the website for more information .
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