News from Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Allegheny County Department of Human Services Many of us are struggling with social distancing, but it can be exceptionally challenging for older adults, people who live alone, those with health issues, and even new parents. Taking just a few minutes to call, leave a handwritten note, or have a short visit (from a safe distance) … Read more

Absentee and Mail in Ballots update

Absentee and Mail in Ballots Will Be Available for PA June Primary Election Pennsylvania’s primary election has been rescheduled for June 2, 2020, and voters have the option to vote either by absentee or mail-in ballot rather than going to their polling place on Election Day. These ballot applications will be accepted through May 26, … Read more

Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 5, April 29, 2020

Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 5, April 29, 2020 The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Has Safety Recommendations The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission wants everyone to stay safe during spring storms. During a storm: ●Call your utility hotline to report outages. Do not assume that the utility knows about your outage … Read more

Fun facts about Pittsburgh

Visit Pittsburgh Did you know the first smiley emoticon was created in Pittsburgh? ? Or that we have three rivers and the National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo? ? WOW your next e-learning session or virtual meeting with an interesting fact that makes Pittsburgh special! Find out more here ? https://bit.ly/2VL3f2F #LovePGH … Read more

Thank a Volunteer

National Volunteer Caregiving Network · It’s National Volunteer Week. Please show extra appreciation for all our volunteer caregivers this week! They show kindness and compassion for our loved ones and we should do the same for them. This week take the time to tell a volunteer how much you appreciate them. #volunteercaregiving #faithinactionvolunteers #nationalvolunteercaregivers #localvolunteercaregiving … Read more

Food assistance

 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

Free financial counseling

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

Veterans Breakfast club

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