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décor, and a variety of decorative pots
and containers—some that will contain
plants for use at home or to give as gifts.
A Children’s Corner will also be featured
at the sale! Proceeds from this fundraiser
help support Greybrooke Garden Club’s
annual donations to conservancy groups
and worthy community organizations.
For additional information or
questions, please contact Karen
Lampman at 412.445.9335.
NORTH HILLS
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
SECOND ANNUAL
WEST VIEW SAFE
SUMMER FAIR
Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
47 Chalfonte Avenue, West View, 15229
Contact: [email protected]
The West View Safe Summer Fair is
a free street fair dedicated to educating
children ages 2 to 12 and their caregivers
on safety-related topics such as pedestrian
safety, gun safety, fire safety and lots
more. There will be food, bounce
houses, games, raffles, face painting and a
photo booth!
UPCOMING EVENTS
WITH GREYBROOKE
GARDEN CLUB
Greybrooke Garden Club, whose
members reside in various communities
of the North Hills, generally meet the
second Wednesday of each month
in the Fellowship Hall of Parkwood
Presbyterian Church, located at 4289
Mt. Royal Boulevard, Allison Park. The
business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.
Usually refreshments will follow the
meeting and precede the day’s program.
Guests are welcome!
On Saturday, May 11, the club will
hold a Hanging Basket Sale from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at McCandless Crossing, in
the grassy area near Bonefish Grill and
between Old Navy and Ethan Allen. Also
available for purchase: herbs, garden
NHCO offers many programs and
services to people of all ages throughout
the year, and seeks volunteers to help
with these programs. Below is a list of just
a few of the programs currently available.
For more information and a complete list,
visit nhco.org.
‘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. Ask
the Attorney sessions are held at North
Hills Community Outreach locations
the third Wednesday of each month
at 7 p.m. except December. Attendees
must pre-register for these sessions by
contacting Jackie at [email protected]
or 412.408.3830 x3217.
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 x3225.
NHCO urgently needs volunteer
drivers and on-board dispatchers for
senior shuttles
North Hills Community Outreach
needs volunteer drivers and on-board
dispatchers for its two 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
[email protected] or 412.449.0151
for more information.
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. 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.
NHCO urgently needs vehicle
donations to fund the Transportation
Assistance program
Transportation is the third most cited
problem that people mention when going
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
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 [email protected] or
412.408.3830 x3217.
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