15 Years of Opening Doors
to Families in Crisis

In 1989, through the leadership of Arlene Grubbs, a Board of Directors formed from a group of service providers in order to address the tremendous hardship of displaced and homeless women, who were in need of affordable transitional housing. The board worked tirelessly to transform St. Benedict’s Academy in Ross Township into Benedictine Place, a safe haven for homeless women and their children. In 1995, these efforts reigned true when HEARTH (at that time, North Hills Affordable Housing) opened their doors. More>>

East End Food Co-op Picks HEARTH as their
“5% Wednesday Partner” in August

On Wednesday, August 25th, the East End Food Co-op will donate 5% of all their sales (member & non-member) to HEARTH. A booth will be set-up that day with information about HEARTH for those who are shopping. The co-op is Pittsburgh's only member-owned natural and organic food market, serving the community since 1977. They offer the finest in certified organic produce and herbs, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, cruelty-free health and beauty aids, organic and natural packaged goods, and hard-to-find items for special dietary needs.

HEARTH would like to thank East End Food Co-op for choosing HEARTH as beneficiary on August 25th as their “5% Wednesday Partner”. Please visit East End Food Co-op and support a local organization dedicated to supporting local causes.

Results from the Tee & Green Golf Outing and Swing Fore HEARTH

Over the years HEARTH’s golf outing has been successful. In its 15th year, the tradition continued. The Tee & Green Golf Outing and Swing Fore HEARTH raised a net total of $55,700 for the agency!

HEARTH would like to thank all of our sponsors, committee members, and volunteers for their tireless efforts.

E-Newsletters vs. Paper Copy Newsletters

HEARTH is doing some research on which way you prefer to receive newsletters. Do you prefer to receive an e-newsletter or would you still prefer to have a hard copy sent to you in the mail? Let us know. Email Vicky Gill at vlgill@hearth-bp.org. Please include in the subject line the way you would like to receive your newsletter . . . email or hard copy.