BINGO for HEARTH in the Brew & Brau
Wholefoods in Wexford, Thursday, May 17, 2012y, May 17, 2012
Buy your BINGO cards at the HEARTH information table beginning at 5:30 p.m.
BINGO will run from 6 – 7:30 p.m. 100% of the proceeds go to HEARTH. Prizes will include goodie bags with Whole Foods Market items and gift cards.
Only 73 seats available and snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market.
Directions to Whole Foods
We Are Now Selling Kennywood Tickets at a Discount!
HEARTH is selling Kennywood FunDay passes for only $22!
(A Savings of $15.99. Tickets are $37.99 at the park)
Tickets are good any day in May, June, or September and weekdays in July and August. You can use them on weekends in July or August, for an additional $10 at the gate.
Call HEARTH at (412) 366-9801 ext. 12 to purchase Kennywood tickets.
A limited number of tickets is available, so be sure to get yours now!
Odds – N – Ends” Shower
HEARTH held an “Odds – N – Ends” Shower for the families of our transitional housing program at our offices on Thursday May 3rd from 6 – 8 p.m.
Guests were asked to provide various household supplies needed to restock one apartment and to come and learn more about HEARTH while relaxing with both new and old friends.
Items on the registry included: saucepans, skillets, cookie sheets, cake pans, casserole dishes, colanders, mixing bowls, pitchers, measuring cups, measuring spoons, turners, pizza cutters, potato peelers and tongs. Also included were: full – size cotton mattress pads, plungers, bathroom rugs, shower curtain liners and hooks and flashlights.
Approximately 10 community groups participated in the shower and 20 guests attended. HEARTH would like to thank everyone who participated for their continued support.
Volunteer Spotlight
HEARTH relies on volunteers as a large part of our success. In honor of our volunteers, we are highlighting some of our volunteer efforsts here. You can also find them on Facebook.
TODAY IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kelley Owen
Shaler OKs use of former Zoar Home
By Rita Michel
Post-Gazette.com
Almost a year after the board was approached initially, Shaler commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday night to grant a conditional use permit to Hearth Benedictine Housing to turn the former Zoar Home site into apartments for single mothers.
The permit was granted after months of talks between the parties and came with a list of 44 conditions that must be met and maintained throughout the life of the enterprise.
Officials from Shaler and TREK Development Group of Pittsburgh, Hearth's partner in the enterprise, developed and agreed to the list of conditions. TREK is a for-profit real estate development firm that forms partnerships with non-profits. Hearth provides housing, counseling and basic necessities to single mothers while the women attend schooling aimed at helping them attain employment and a better life for their families. Hearth had to move from its original site in Ross when its property owner put up the facility for sale in 2009.
Gateway Engineers of Pittsburgh is working with the group and has five years to meet Shaler's requirements, many of which are aimed at meeting state, county and local requirements for safety, environmental maintenance and good-neighbor standards.
HEARTH Volunteer Chris Steffy wins 1st Place in Dawn Patrol Club of the Pittsburgh Toastmasters Speech Competition
Braving the snow and icy roads, the Dawn Patrol Club of the Pittsburgh Toastmasters met on Friday, January 20, 2012 for their annual speaking competition. Members chose a charity and gave compelling speeches on that charity’s behalf. Each speech was rated by the audience and the speaker with the most points for their charity won.
For the past few years, Chris Steffy, volunteer and supporter of HEARTH has made his plea for the agency. Each year he spoke about HEARTH, he came in second. This year, determined to come in first place, Chris called the agency and asked if a Program Participant could speak with him. A “ringer” so to speak, who could explain their story and experiences at HEARTH. The agency asked a former Program Participant’s daughter who gladly accepted the challenge.
Ring it in they did! Armed with facts about HEARTH and the “tug on your heart strings” story of a child who has gone through the agency’s transitional housing program with their mother, they came in first place. Congratulations Chris!
Sisters from Alpha Gamma Delta from Duquesne University take Kids of Bendictine Place and P.R.I.D.E. to Build-A-Bear
This past Saturday, sisters from Alpha Gamma Delta sorority from Duquesne University treated the kids of Benedictine Place and P.R.I.D.E. to a trip to Build-A-Bear. From Spiderman Bears to Ballerina Bears the kids all had a fantastic time with the sisters who also treated them to lunch at Chic- Fil-A. HEARTH would like to thank the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority for their continued support of HEARTH.
WYEP's Alternative Souper Bowl for HEARTH
February 5, Noon - 3pm
WYEP’s Alternative Souper Bowl for HEARTH will be held on February 5 from Noon - 3 pm at the Carnegie Library’s main branch in Oakland.
Admittance is free and open to the public, guests are asked to donate non-perishable items for HEARTH. Portions of the live entertainment will be broadcast on 91.3 fm WYEP. Visit www.wyep.org for more information.
Through the Eyes of a Child
Read the story of Rianna, a former resident of HEARTH, in her own words. HEARTH helps families in times of need. Read about the impact HEARTH has on the future of our children.
Rianna’s story is just one of 361 children, whose lives have been positively impacted by HEARTH. Their stories are just as important as their mothers’ are. They are the next generation with endless possibilities after seeing their mothers overcome so much adversity. With the help of HEARTH, new doors are opening to a brighter future.
Mrs. Claus visits HEARTH
Mrs. Claus took time out of her busy schedule on Wednesday, December 14th while the McCandless Rotary once again sponsored a Santa Shoppe for the kid’s at HEARTH. The kids shopped for parents, grandparents and siblings. But the best part of the evening was receiving a candy treat from Mrs. Claus! Thank you McCandless Rotary for your continued support! (click photo to enlarge)
HEARTH Transitional Housing for Women
HEARTH moved once again!
On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, four apartments that had been packed up and sent to storage in June, were loaded onto two moving trucks and unpacked in newly rented apartments in Scott Township. In one day, we expanded the number of families we serve from 8 to 12. We are on track to our goal of reaching full capacity of 15 families in the near future.
In the Kitchen donates to HEARTH
In The Kitchen, located on Penn Avenue in the Strip district of Pittsburgh decided to do a cookbook collection and then sell those cookbooks with the proceeds going to HEARTH. For a period of time this summer, they collected $1,700 for the agency. HEARTH would like to thank KC Lapiana and everyone at In The Kitchen for their support.
We are seeking more volunteers!
We are in need of volunteers in the North Hills and South Hills. We are also seeking Board Members and Committee Members. As we venture forth on the journey to our new home(s) our needs are greater than ever. If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact HEARTH by calling 412-366-9801.
Nonprofit HEARTH moves out of St. Benedictine Place after 15 years - read more on NorthHillsPatch
On June 15, 2011, HEARTH’s transitional housing program at Benedictine Place, moved to Greentree. This is HEARTH’s first stop on the move to a brighter future. For 15 years, HEARTH leased space at Benedictine Place from the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh. Recently the sisters put their property on the market, and HEARTH was asked to vacate the premises.
HEARTH’s new office address is now: 8035 McKnight Road, Suite 303 Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
HEARTH has a temporary home- read more on post-gazette.com
The location in Greentree is a temporary solution as the agency broaches long - term plans for the purchase and renovation of a new property.
The importance of HEARTH’s transitional housing program is unparalleled. Since 1995, HEARTH has opened the doors for 557 women and children in crisis, hoping to become independent and self-sufficient. Of those who left the program last year, 94% secured employment and 94% left with permanent housing.
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Will HEARTH homeless program be homeless?
Agency that serves homeless must find new home
Transitional housing nonprofit seeks new site to house families, office
Norwin Show Choir
For more than a decade, the Norwin Show Choir has been performing for HEARTH and our families under the direction of Cheryl Walter. On May 23rd, an era came to an end. Not only was it the choirs last performance at Benedictine Place, it was the last time Mrs. Walter would conduct the choir. At the end of the school year, she retired. HEARTH would like to thank Mrs. Walter for her hard work and dedication to the agency and for putting on such wonderful Christmas productions and “Un-Birthday” Party productions for our families. You’ve inspired many with your songs. more