FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH, A PERFECT TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE By Tom Winschel Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA April is Financial Literacy Month, a month focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, and we have … Read more
Is the Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program still operating? Yes, the HDM program is fully operational and new referrals for HDM are being taken through Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging SeniorLine at 412-350-5460. Currently, the Home delivered Meal program is delivering frozen meals. Delivery days of … Read more
FEC offers free professional financial counseling to Pittsburgh residents The times we find ourselves in have many of us feeling uncertain about our financial situation, especially when it comes to our retirement savings. That is why the free service being offered by the Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is more important than ever. The FEC … Read more
Pictured above: Todd DePastino Breakfast club gives local veterans a forum for sharing their stories By Gina MazzaFor Pittsburgh Senior News Storytelling is ingrained in the very fabric of our humanity. The act of sharing our stories can identify our commonalities and connect us in ways that inspire, educate, catalyze action and even heal hearts. … Read more
Written by Maria Montaro Due to the current COVID-19 crisis we’ve had to social distance ourselves from our volunteers and drastically cut back the number of individuals we work with to fulfill our mission. On an annual basis the Food Bank relies on more than 6,000 volunteers to provide support in everything we do. None … Read more
The Department of Human Services has launched a statewide Support and Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. Call 1-855-284-2494 … Read more
Whether you are a seasoned green thumb, a budding artist, a green-minded locavore or an aspiring naturalist, we have a class for you. Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on gardening, arts and crafts, healthy living and sustainability, providing you with plenty of opportunities — from single classes to … Read more
Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 1 April 1, 2020 An important message from the Beaver County Office on Aging For the safety of our staff and consumers, the Beaver County Office on Aging is working from home and will be providing full services via phone, email or postal mail. If … Read more
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services March 31 at 11 a.m. · Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and heal. ? Practice self care this week by completing a few squares on our self care board. More on coping strategies from the CDC: bit.ly/2JrnDhY