Community Links

Allegheny County Department of Human Services http://www.alleghenycounty.us/hhs.aspx

American Association of University Women, North Hills/McKnight Branch
9441 Katherine Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-364-0262

mjbackus@worldnet.att.net

Date Organization Meets - 4th Wednesday or Saturday morning

Location of Meetings - LaRoche College

President - Marjorie Backus

Organization Scholarships - offered to woman (over 25) who is a senior at LaRoche

Contact Sina Murphy, Membership VP at 724-443-9163. Dues are $70.00/year. The organization was established in 1970 for women graduates of 4 year colleges or universities. Monthly educational meetings and interest groups, including 2 bookgroups, international dinner, bridge and study. Funds are raised for local and national scholarships as well as for a legal advocacy fund.

The American Legion, Shaler Post 785
900 Mount Royal Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
412-486-5023

Date Organization Meets - 3^rd Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m.

Location of Meetings - 900 Mount Royal Blvd. (Basement of Allegheny Valley Bank)

Commander - Michael Lang

Contact : Ed Spagnolo at above telephone number

Organization Scholarships - Yes, contact your school

Our soul purpose is to serve.

Bauerstown AARP Chapter 2490
15 Wible Run Road
412-821-8022

Date Organization Meets - Second Tuesday of the month at Noon

Location of Meetings - Bauerstown Fire Hall

President - Regina Kaminski

We provide extensive volunteer services including service to local food pantries, local nursing homes and Meals-On-Wheels. Our meetings include lectures and entertainment.

Berkeley Hills Garden Club
Fran Staudt - President
412-486-4171

Boy Scout Troop 138
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1719 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116

www.troop138glenshaw.com

Date Organization Meets - Every Wednesday Evening, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Scoutmaster - Glenn Smith

Contact - Chris Hyatt, email - chrishyatt321@verizon.net

Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys around ages 11 - 17. Through the Boy Scout program, young men can achieve the core objectives of strengthening character, personal fitness and good citizenship. We enjoy a variety of camping and hiking trips as well as local community-based -projects. Boys can join at any time and they do not have to have Cub Scout experience.

CONTACT Pittsburgh

CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support by volunteers trained to be Crisis Line Specialists to help people of all ages who may be suicidal, in emotional distress, or in need of information or referral services. Founded in 1971, CONTACT Pittsburgh provides multiple telephone services, training and community education. If interested in community education presentations or if you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Elizabeth at 412-820-0100 or ezinno@contactpgh.org

Etna Senior Center
18 Walnut Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
412-781-6517

Friends of the Shaler North Hills Library
1822 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-486-0211

President - Joy Herrington

Sponsors fall and spring booksales. Supports all activities and programs of the Shaler North Hills Library.

Glenshaw A.A.R.P. #3744
8800 W. Court #201
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-635-6266

Date Organization Meets - Second Tuesday of each Month

Location of Meetings - Elfinwild Presbyterian Church

President - Joseph Karcher

We meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at the Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 7:30 p.m. Our community service includes: HEALTHSOUTH Harmarville, S/R Meals-On-Wheels, and Vincention Nursing Home. Dues are $5.00 per year, with a National Card. Our motto is, "To serve, not to be served."

Glenshaw Century Club
http://www.glenshawcenturyclub.bravehost.com

Date Organization Meets - 4^th Tuesday each month except June, July, Aug., and Dec.

Location of Meetings - Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw Ave.

Organization Scholarships - Yes, contact your school

Organized in 1946, the Glenshaw Century Club has always been a vibrant and forward- moving woman's club. The object of the club is to provide for the advancement of education and improvement of young men and women by granting scholarships based on merit and need, promote the good and welfare of the aged, poor or distressed, and to raise funds for such purposes.

Two fundraisers are held each year. The first is our annual Gala, House Tour and Craft Show, traditionally on the first weekend in November. The Gala is held on the first Firday evening in November. Two or more homes that are decorated for Christmas are opened to be toured. The Craft show has a variety of craft vendors, gourment table, wreaths and arrangements, Chinese Auction, and food. Our gracious tea table offers tea and coffee poured by ladies of the club and a vast array of cookies. Members start planning for this event early in the summer.

The second fundraiser is our Luncheon and Fashion Show in April. Again, using the many talents of our members, the Chinese Auction features spectacular gift baskets laden with items donated by generous businesses all over the Pittsburgh area. Members model the latest fashions from local stores.

Our monthly newsletter, "The Chatter", keeps members in touch with each other and aware of all upcoming events.

At the end of our club year, all proceeds from our endeavors are distributed to various organizations. Last year, we awarded $22,000 to 10 scholarship recipients, and a variety of food pantries, Meals-On-Wheels, crisis centers and libraries.

Aside from fundraising, we also have bridge groups, a book club, arts & crafts group, an arts & entertainment group, and a singing group, which entertains each month at Kane Center in Ross.

Visit our website at http://www.glenshawcenturyclub.bravehost.com to hear more about our wonderful group.

Glenshaw Retired Men's Club
300 Glenn Ave.
Glenshaw, PA 15116

Date Organization Meets - First and third Mondays- 2^nd Wednesday

Location of Meetings - Glenshaw Presbyterian Church

President - Irvin Sallach

Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council
100 Sheridan Square, 4th floor
Pittsburgh PA 15206
412-661-7323

Website: www.gplc.org

North Hills Area Coordinator contact information:

Shirley Derbis
300 Glenn Ave
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-487-8290
sderbis@gplc.org

The mission of Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC) is to ensure that adults and families acquire reading, writing, math, English language, workplace skills and computer skills so they may reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their community.

Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council operates from a large numbers of sites throughout Allegheny County in order to accommodate tutors and students. Tutors are provided with training, materials, instructional guidelines, and ongoing support from staff.

International Training in Communication
2003 Clearview Rd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-487-4154

janetk7@juno.com

Date Organization Meets - 3^rd Tuesday of the month

Location of Meetings - King's Family Restaurant, Wexford

ITC is an organization dedicated to helping people learn to communicate effectively. Members learn to make presentations, prepare agendas and learn parliamentary procedure with the support and encouragement from other members.

Kiwanis Club of Glenshaw
P.O. Box 231
Glenshaw, PA 15116-0231
412-487-5039

Date Organization Meets - Every Monday at 6:30

Location of Meetings - Glenshaw Presbyterian Church

President - John Delsignore

League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh
425 Sixth Ave. #1490
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-261-4284

Email - lwvgp@pgh.net

Website - www.pgh.net/~lwvgp

Date Organization Meets - (North Hills Unit) usually second Wednesday at Noon

Location - varies

President - Jean Burke

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization established in 1920, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and the influences public policy through education and advocacy. It is affiliated with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and of the United States. Membership in LWV is open to citizens of voting age. For further information, telephone 261-4284.

Millvale Community Library
416 Lincoln Ave.
2nd Floor
www.millvalelibrary.org

Millvale Senior Center
917 Evergreen Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
412-821-1257

MOMS Club of Allison Park/Glenshaw
MOMS offering Moms Support!

For more information visit www.geocities.com/momscluballisonparkpa/org.html
or email momscluballisonparkpa@yahoo.com

North Hills Art Center
3432 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-364-3622

Offers classes and art show openings. Contact Laurie Manz, Board President.

North Hills Community Outreach
1975 Ferguson Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-487-6316
email - help@nhco.org
website www.nhco.org

North Hills Community Outreach is a non-profit organization serving over 2,719 families in our local community. Our services encompass individuals, families, seniors and persons with disabilities that are in crisis, poverty or hardship.

Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
800 McKnight Park Drive
Suite 802
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-1300

email: acm@anchorpointcounselingministry.org

http://www.anchorpointcounselingministry.org/

Reserve Township AARP #2882
3367 Spring Garden Road
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-231-7405

Date Organization Meets - 3^rd Tuesday each Month - except July & August

Location of Meetings - Spring Garden Vol. Fire Hall

President - Carole Delach

Meetings include speakers on health issues, also topics of interest for safety and concerns of older people. Bingo and food socials to celebrate various holidays during the year.

Shaler Garden Club

Meets - March through December on the 4^th Tuesday

Location of Meetings - Church of Our Savior, Clearview Road, Glenshaw

Contact - Marita Madsen 412-889-6620 or Shelley Nilson 412-487-3255

May perennial plant sale at Kiwanis Park. Informative meetings, field trips, summer evening meeting at Shaler North Hills Library. Supports local civic and conservation projects including Arbor Day tree distribution to area kindergartens, maintenance of library hillside and bird/butterfly garden.

Shaler/Ross Meals-on-Wheels
3200 Mount Royal Blvd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-486-8000

Date Organization Meets - Cook meals daily for the elderly and convalescents

Chairman - Ronald Berberich

Daily meals including one hot and one cold go out to the elderly and the convalescents. The price is $17.00 per week, Monday thru Friday. The program is operated by volunteers, except for five paid staff. There are 100-150 volunteers in this program, and can always use more. Our volunteers are very dedicated people, and our clients are very appreciative. This is a very worthwhile program to help people stay at home and independent.

West Deer Senior Center
4834 Route 910
Allison Park, PA 15101
724-443-8220

Shaler Area Fire Companies & EMS

Bauerstown Volunteer Fire Department
15 Wible Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
412-821-8022

http://www.bauerstownvfd.com

Cherry City Volunteer Fire Company
309 Davis Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412)822-7000

http://www.cherrycity260.org

Elfinwild Volunteer Fire Company
2807 Mount Royal Blvd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-486-2843

Date Organization Meets - Meetings Restricted to Members Only

Location of Meetings - Elfinwild V.F.C. - First Monday of Month

President - Brandon Walkowski

Memberships always open to new firefighters. Will train all new members. Offer fire safety lessons. Newly remodeled Banquet hall - Handicap Accessible. Available for Weddings, Graduations, Meetings.

Etna Volunteer Fire Department, Station 149
437 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Station 412-781-1155
Business 412-782-1333

http://www.etnavfd.org

Sharps Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Station 263
503 Berner St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
412-781-1226

Date Organization Meets - 4^th Tuesday of every month except June, July & August

Location of Meetings - the lower floor of the firehall

President - Chris Cavlovich

Shaler Area EMS Inc.
1465 Glenn Ave.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-487-6590

www.shalerems.com

Email - 911@shalerems.com

Manager - Joseph C. Johnson

Shaler Area Emergency Medical Service, Inc. is an independent, non-profit, community based ambulance service. It was incorporated in 1992 when Elfinwild, Undercliff, and Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Departments consolidated their emergency medical operations in order to improve efficiency and emergency responsiveness. This new organization now provides the community with the full range of pre-hospital services. These include: responding on a 24-hour basis to emergency situations where lives are in danger: providing the elderly and chronically ill with access to hospitals and other medical facilities: delivering free and low cost preventative care, and training the community in life saving skills such as CPR and First Aid. Shaler EMS is staffed by a combination of paid and volunteer personnel.

Undercliff Volunteer Fire Department
700 Mount Royal Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
412-486-6252

http://www.undercliff264.org

Last updated: December 2008