Congratulations to the Persad Center in Allegheny County for receiving a SAGE Affiliate Award. The LGBTQ Center in Pittsburgh, which serves older LGBTQ adults, is one of 12 centers across the country to receive this funding award. The center will use it for racial justice training for its staff and volunteers. Find them on the … Read more
Debbie Smith Wagner of North Sewickley and Ken Doerbecker of Wexford have roots in musical theatre and music production, and now they are bringing nostalgia to life by performing pieces of musical history for seniors. The duo puts on shows at nursing and personal care homes, skilled nursing facilities and retirement communities, as well as … Read more
By Kimberly Blaker Volunteering is an excellent way for families to make a difference in their communities, and the benefits extend back to those offering their time and skills. Perhaps nothing is more rewarding than knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. What’s more, volunteering raises children’s sense of civic responsibility, and is an … Read more
Wondering where to pick up your tax forms this year, or how to get assistance preparing and filing your taxes? This short guide will give you the information you need to prepare and file your 2020 taxes this season. Federal Tax Forms and Instruction Booklets How to get hard-copies of federal tax forms,instructions, and publications … Read more
By Gina Mazza The pandemic outbreak of 2020 brought into sharper focus an ongoing crisis in our country: food availability. Even though we live in one of the greatest food-producing nations on earth, one in eight people go hungry every day in the United States. COVID-19 has left millions without stable employment, leading to increased … Read more
By Gina Mazza When The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) opened its doors in 2016, the staff probably couldn’t foresee how crucial their vision of providing emergency housing, basic needs and resources for local homeless would become during the COVID-19 outbreak five years later. During the past year, that is exactly what has occurred. In … Read more
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT February 18, 2021 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900 View Chapter Website Show Chapter For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and … Read more
News from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District FEBRUARY 2021. The month of February has been officially observed as Black History Month in America since 1976, but it truly began back in 1926 with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. And while it is certainly not confined to a single month, we appreciate … Read more
Don’t Flaunt Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card on Facebook Revealing sensitive personal data on social media can trigger identity theft by Katherine Skiba, February 2, 2021 | Comments: 2 Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images Typically, such cards contain your name, date of birth, patient number and other information that bad actors can use to steal … Read more