community-service
‘My country is in trouble’: Central Pa. volunteers fighting targeted violence share their stories
The experience has been a lesson in 'the ABCs of constructive dialogue,' they said.
Dickinson alum underwrites scholarship for 5 Ukrainian students | Five for the Weekend
The $2M gift will provide full tuition scholarships to the liberal arts college.
Gisele Fetterman meant the Free Store to be a five-year project. It’s now 10 years old
'I wanted to show that we could invest in the circular economy, and this is a model that can exist in any community,' she said.
Philly School District Fund starts search for new CEO
Officials hope to announce their new pick this spring.
Dunbar Historical Society houses glass sculptor’s most famous piece | Helping the Helpers
'There is no other place where you can see her work like this,' Donna Myer, of the Dunbar Historical Society, said.
Honor Flight Pittsburgh: Serving veterans in a meaningful way | Helping the Helpers
Twice a year, the nonprofit takes veterans to Washington D.C. to visit monuments and share their experiences.
Johnson-Shaw Foundation looks to help people re-enter society after prison | Helping the Helpers
'I would like people to understand the perspective that people re-entering (society) really do need guidance and assistance,' Shakira Johnson said.
Dress for Success helps women achieve economic independence | Helping the Helpers
By Karen Mansfield WASHINGTON, Pa. — The mission for Dress for Success Pittsburgh, including its Washington County branch, goes far beyond providing clothing for women: the nonprofit empowers women who are entering and returning to the workforce. In addition to providing attire, Dress for Success provides a continuum of services and long-term solutions to help […]
Coker Council for Arts and Activities plans theater, event center | Helping the Helpers
'We’re seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in this year,' vice president and treasurer William Colvin said.
Blueprints helps Washington, Greene county residents with a variety of needs | Helping the Helpers
'We're an anti-poverty organization,' Jeff Fondelier, Blueprints' vice president of operations, said.
Beverly’s Birthdays celebrates children on their special day | Helping the Helpers
'The one thing we all have in common is that we all have a birthday,' founder Megs Yunn said.
Vision Services of Washington-Greene provides help at low to no cost | Helping the Helpers
Vision Services offers a monthly support group for clients and their families on the last Wednesday of each month.