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This W.Pa diaper bank needs your help | Helping the Helpers
'Diapers have gone up 14%,' an official said. 'They're hard to afford.'
Despite funding cut, SWPA group still works to revitalize its community | Helping the Helpers
The Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation (BARC) was established in 1989 through the Mon Valley Initiative to help revitalize the town and renovate historic buildings.
Fayette Co. Community Foundation: Lending a hand, one donation at a time | Helping the Helpers
The organization supports the local nonprofit sector by hosting Fayette Gives, a daylong fundraising marathon for local charities.
SWPA Daughters of the American Revolution: Service and historic preservation | Helping the Helpers
DAR has 21 chapters in the southwestern portion of the state, including Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland and Allegheny counties.
Fayette County 4-H program develops ‘spark’ observed in youth | Helping the Helpers
'It’s kind of limitless,' 4-H Educator Jennifer Deichert says of the opportunities offered by the program.
SWPA health center has been providing free care for nearly 30 years | Helping the Helpers
'We're trying to help those who slide through the cracks,' Executive Director Marilyn Weaver said.
Connellsville Historical Society preserving the area’s past | Helping the Helpers
'Don't throw anything away that deals with the history Connellsville or the Connellsville area,' society President Karen Hechler said.
SWPA Legal Aid provides assistance in PFAs, child custody and housing | Helping the Helpers
'People would call and say ‘Our landlord said they’re going to change the locks or shut off our utilities.’ We try to prevent that from happening.'
Lebanon Gives: Community initiative aims to make Lebanon Co. a better place
'The goal of #LebanonGives is to rally our community to go above and beyond the regular year-end giving. #LebanonGives is asking our community to go the extra mile by showing your love for Lebanon,' the group said in a statement.
Six ways to give back to Pittsburghers in need this holiday season
The holiday season is a time to be charitable, and there are scores of specific ways to donate in Pittsburgh this winter.
Junior Achievement of W.Pa. teaches career skills to Fayette Co. students | Helping the Helpers
'Our goal is to get students 100% ready for real life,' Kimberly Sterling, the organization’s communications and marketing manager said.
Pa. Labor & Industry Dept. donates 600 stuffed toys to families in need | Five for the Weekend
'With all the stuffed toys that come to our Harrisburg office for inspection, L&I staff consider ourselves to be part of Santa’s workshop,' L&I Secretary Jennifer Berrier said in a statement.