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.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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, 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.
Continued on next page > Plum | Winter 2016 | icmags. com 25