2nd Sam 9
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2nd Sam 9 provides faith-based activities for adults with developmental disabilities. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This is a free service to qualifying individuals. For more information, visit 2ndsam9.org or contact:
2nd Sam 9 was the United Way's Spotlight Agency in May. Read the spotlight article here.
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American Red Cross, Greene County Chapter
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The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas: Disaster Relief, Supporting America’s Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health and Safety Services and International Services. For more information visit redcross.org/western-pa or contact:
American Red Cross of Western PA was the United Way's Spotlight Agency in June. Read the spotlight article here.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ages 6 through 13 ("Littles") in the Carmichaels and Jefferson areas. There are two programs available - Community-Based and Site-Based - that are designed to help develop strong one-to-one relationships and make a direct impact on the lives of young children. For more information, visit www.bbbsgph.org or contact:
Contact: Karen Berke
5989 Penn Circle South, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: 412-363-6100 Email: kberke@bbbspgh.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh was the United Way's Spotlight Agency in July. Read the spotlight article here. |
Blueprints (formerly know as Community Action Southwest)
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Blueprints, formerly Community Action Southwest, is a non-profit organization that serves 20,000 residents in Greene County, Washington County and West Virginia. The 50 programs offered act as catalyst to mobilize the resources of the entire community, enabling families and individuals to attain the skills, knowledge, motivations, and opportunities to become self-sufficient. For more information, visit www.myblueprints.org or contact:
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Greene County CASA
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The mission of CASA of Greene County is to advocate for the best interests of neglected and abused children involved in dependency court proceedings to ensure that they are in safe, permanent homes as soon as possible and that their needs are met while they are in foster care. This mission is accomplished by recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers who act as court appointed advocates for these children. For more information, visit www.greenecountycasa.org or contact:
Aaron Houser, Executive Director 52 S. Church Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-833-2615 E-mail: greenecountycasa@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreeneCountyCASA/ |
Boy Scouts of America - Laurel Highlands Council
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The Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council, serves nearly 200 youth members and 25 volunteer adult leaders throughout Greene County. Scouting offers year-round programs uniquely designed to meet the needs of various youth and their families. Programs offer fun and challenging activities that fosters the leadership, values, and good character traits children need to be successful throughout their lives. For more information, visit www.lhcscouting.org or contact:
Dan Lindh, District Director
Flag Plaza Scout Center 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-325-7978 Email: dan.lindh@scouting.org |
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
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Catholic Charities is a multi-service, professional social service agency with an array of assistance that provides a pregnancy and parenting program, professional licensed counseling, utility assistance, basic needs and other help to all in their time of need regardless of religious affiliation. For more information, visit www.ccpgh.org or contact:
Gary Yaquinto, Director
72 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-6410 Email: gyaqui@ccpgh.org |
Corner Cupboard Food Bank
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The Corner Cupboard was founded in 1992, to address the needs of the hungry population in Greene County. Over 20 years later, the Food Bank feeds nearly 2,000 people every month through a network of 11 pantries throughout the county. For more information, visit cornercupboard.org or contact:
Candace Webster, Executive Director
881 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9784 Email: director@ccfb.comcastbiz.net |
Cornerstone Care
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Cornerstone Care is a nonprofit healthcare facility that provides medical services to rural areas of Greene County. The Smile for Life Oral Health Outreach program works to improve the oral health of children residing in Greene, Fayette and Washington Counties. For more information, visit cornerstonecare.com or contact:
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Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA
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The mission of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is to increase awareness of domestic violence and its effect on the community, to empower those victimized by providing advocacy and safe and effective services, and to work for social change designed to eliminate domestic violence. Services provided by DVSSP are a 24-hour hotline, temporary safe housing, support groups, empowerment counseling, children's programs, legal advocacy, trainings to area agencies, and prevention education programs. More information can be found on www.peacefromdv.org.
45 North Morgan Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
24-Hour Hotline: 724-852-2463 Toll-Free Phone: 800-791-4000 Email: cm@peacefromdv.org |
Eva K. Bowlby Library
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The Bowlby Library's mission is to provide, through the use of traditional and emerging technologies, materials and services for community residents of all ages, Literacy, Information, Fun and Enrichment. Bowlby especially recognizes the responsibility to serve as a place to discover the joy of reading and value of libraries. For more information, visit www.evakbowlby.org or contact:
Kathy McClure, Executive Director
311 North West Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: mcclure.kathy@evakbowlby.org |
Flenniken Public Library
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The Flenniken Public Library provides equal access to information and programming for the entire community. It also provides opportunities for intellectual, economic, and social growth with a special emphasis on literacy skills. For more information, visit flenniken.org or contact:
Nicole Mitchell, CEO
102 E. George Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 Email: nicole@flenniken.org |
Girl Scouts of Southwestern PA
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Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls. Girl Scouting offers remarkable opportunities for girls of in grades K-12 to develop positive values, so that they can contribute to society as leaders, thinkers, and responsible citizens. In Greene County, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania serves over 100 girls. For more information, visit gswpa.org or contact:
Corporate Office
30 Isabella Street, Suite 107, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: 800-248-3355 ext. 1803 Email: mdunlap@gswpa.org |
Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach - WWJD
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Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach exists to offer the opportunity for every person living in the greater Waynesburg area to see, hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the collaboration of the full body of Christ. To accomplish this, GWCO offers a Christian-based After-School program, Summer Day Camp, Weekly Youth programs and Community Outreach events. For more information, visit Facebook.com/GreaterWaynesburgChristianOutreach or contact:
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Greene Arc, Inc.
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Greene Arc, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation providing residential, vocational, day support, job support, job opportunities, advocacy, and mental health/recovery services to citizens with disabilities of Greene and surrounding counties. Our goal is to promote the independence and employment of individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit greenearc.org or contact:
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Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army Service Center helps Greene County residents with emergency needs, including assistance with utilities, rent, lodging, prescription medication, burial costs or food. For more information, visit wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/greene-county or contact:
Carla Hughes, Service Center Director
131 West First Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-852-1479 Email: carla.hughes@use.salvationarmy.org |
SPHS Care Center
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The Care Center provides quality recovery based, trauma informed, integrated services for behavioral health, drug and alcohol addiction, victim services and gambling including: education, intervention, case management, treatment, after care and referrals to consumers in Washington and Greene Counties. All services are provided in cooperation with the Greene County Human Services Department. For more information, visit sphs.org/the-care-center or contact:
Adrian Miller, Supervisor
35 South West Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-6108 Email: amiller@sphs.org |