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Allegheny Valley Association of Churches- Faith in Action Program
1913 Freeport Rd.
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Contact: Ms. Karen Snair
Phone: (724) 226-0606
Fax: (724) 226-3197
Email: karen@avaoc.org

Web site: www.avaoc.org

Serves: Frail/Elderly; Physically Disabled
Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm with other hours by appt.
Services: Transportation; Shopping; Respite Care; Friendly Visit; Telephone Reassurance; Light Chores; Home Repairs
Service Area: AlleghenyValley area of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties


Alle-Kiski Faith in Action
3400 Garvers Ferry Rd.
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Contact: Joanne Retter
Phone: 724-224-3199
Fax: 724-339-3395
Email: allekiski.fia@gmail.com
Web site under development

Serves: Individuals 60 years of age and older who reside in the Burrell Area (Lower and Upper Burrell)
Services: Appointment escorts, caregiver relief, correspondence, errands, friendly visitor, friendly helper, handyman services, referral services, telephone reassurance, yard work and snow shoveling


Brush Creek Area Faith In Action
Victoria Commons
412 Main Street
Irwin, PA 15642
Phone: 724-863-5950
Fax: 724-863-5951
Contact: Teri L. Whalen, Program Director
Email: brushcreekareafia@gmail.com

Serves: Individuals 60 years of age and older
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Services: Appointment escorts, caregiver relief, correspondence, errands, friendly visitor, friendly helper, handyman services, referral services, telephone reassurance, yard work and snow shoveling
Service Area: Irwin, North Huntingdon, Jeannette and surrounding areas


Forbes Trail Faith in Action
4600 Old Wm. Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
Contact: Phyllis L. Morgan
Phone: 724-327-3353
Fax: 724-327-3378
Email: forbestrailfia@gmail.com


Serves: Individuals 60 years of age and older who reside in the Westmoreland County communities of Murrysville, Delmont, Export and surrounding municipalities
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services: Appointment escorts, caregiver relief, correspondence, errands, friendly visitor, friendly helper, handyman services, referral services, telephone reassurance, yard work and snow shoveling


Jacob's Creek Area Faith in Action
Excela Health Frick Hospital
508 S. Church St., Suite 3456
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Contact: Melaney Hegyes
Phone: 724-542-4117
Fax: 724-542-4067
Email: jacobscreek.fia@gmail.com

Serves: Individuals 60 years of age and older who reside in the Westmoreland County communities of Scottdale, Alverton, Everson, Mt. Pleasant and surrounding municipalities
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services: Appointment escorts, caregiver relief, correspondence, errands, friendly visitor, friendly helper, handyman services, referral services, telephone reassurance, yard work and snow shoveling

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Indiana County CareNet
1455 Church Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Contact: Carol Maderer
Phone: (724) 465-2865
Fax: (724) 463-3933
Email: care_net_director@comcast.net
Web site: www.care-net.net

Serves: Frail/Elderly; Physically Disabled; Developmentally Disabled
Hours: Call for Information
Services: Transportation; Shopping; Friendly Visit; Telephone Reassurance; Chores

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Laurel Area Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Latrobe Presbyterian Church, 2nd floor
428 Main St.
Latrobe, PA 15650
Contact: Ms. Jane Kerr
Phone: (724) 539-4357
Email: faithinaction@msn.com
Web site: www.laurelfia.org

Serves: Frail/Elderly; Alzheimers/Dementia
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Services: Caregiver relief, Correspondence and Paperwork, Errands, Transportation, Friendly Visitor and Helper, Telephone Reassurance, Link to other services
Service Area: Greater Latrobe Area, including Loyalhanna and Bradenville; Ligonier Borough and Township
Description: To enhance the quality of life for those aged 60 and above living in the Greater Latrobe/Ligonier areas by providing companionship and assistance.

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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Southwestern PA
Family Services of Western PA
6401 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4053
Contact: Ms. Rachel A. Steigerwalt, Program Coordinator
Ms. Robbie Lisi, Intake/Referral Agent
Phone: (412) 345-7420
Fax: (412) 661-1810
Email: info@fswp.org
Web site: www.ivcswpa.org

Serves: Frail/Elderly (age 60+)
Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm
Services: Escort/Transportation; Grocery Shopping; Friendly Visiting; Telephone Reassurance; Bill Paying; Home Safety Assessments; Link People; Snow Removal
Service Area: Allegheny County – City of Pittsburgh; South Hills; East suburbs

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North Hills Community Outreach - Faith in Action Program
Allegheny General Hospital, Suburban Campus
100 S. Jackson Ave. 2 South
Pittsburgh, PA 15202-3499
Contact: Ms. Cathy Pschirer
Phone: (412) 307-0069
Fax: (412) 307-0072
Email: clpschirer@nhco.org
Web site: www.nhco.org

Serves: Frail/Elderly; Physically Disabled
Hours: M-F 9 am - 4 pm with other hours by appt.
Services: Transportation; Shopping; Respite Care; Friendly Visit; Telephone Reassurance; LIght Chores; Link People
Service Area: northern Allegheny County

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Faith in Action
625 Blackburn Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
Contact: Ms. Ann Berger
Phone: (412) 741-9622
Fax: (412) 741-3155
Email: aberger@sewickleyymca.org

Serves: Frail/Elderly
Hours: M - F: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Services: Transportation; Shopping; Respite Care; Friendly Visit; Telephone Reassurance; Chores; Link People
Service Area: Ambridge, Aliquippa, Sewickley area, Moon Township, Coraopolis

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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Fayette, A Faith in Action Project
137 North Beeson Ave., Suite 106
Uniontown, PA 15401
Contact: Ms. Carol J. Ashton
Phone: (724) 438-0709
Fax: (724) 430-4611
Email: csteich@ivcgf.org
Web site: www.interfaithvolunteercaregivers.org

Serves: Frail/Elderly (age 60+)
Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm
Services: Transportation; Shopping; Respite Care; Supportive Visiting; Telephone Reassurance; Housekeeping; Meal Preparation; Chores; Bill Paying; Link People
Service Area: Fayette

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Washington County Faith in Action
209 Fifth St.
Charleroi, PA 15022
Contact: Ms. Candace Bernier
Phone: (724) 483-4976
Fax: (724) 483-4980
Email: candy@tripil.com

Serves: Frail/Elderly; Alzheimers/Dementia
Hours: Call for Information
Services: Transportation; Shopping; Respite Care; Friendly Visit; Telephone Reassurance; Light Housekeeping; Meal Preparation; Chores; Minor Household Repairs; Reading or Helping to Pay Bills; Link People
Service Area: Washington County

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