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
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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. Voluntee r 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.
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE WILDLIFE CENTER
Address: 6000 Verona Road, Verona
Contact: animalrescue.org/wildlife-rehabilitation-centeranimalrescue.org, or
412.345.7300, ext.509
Make a New Year’s resolution to help wild animals get a second
chance at survival! The Animal Rescue League’s mission is to
provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention and comfort
to all abandoned, neglected and injured animals brought in by the
community and more. Consider becoming an animal care volunteer,
project volunteer, quality care volunteer, wildlife receptionist
volunteer or event and education volunteer. Visit the website for age
requirements along with other information. If you don’t have time to
volunteer, you can make a monetary donation.