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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
1309 Grandview Avenue
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-487-2144
email - frannick442@verizon.net

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

Location of Meetings - Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw Ave.

President - Fran Kraus

Organization Scholarships - Yes, contact your school

History

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 House Tour & Bazaar, traditionally on the first Saturday on November. Two homes in the Glenshaw area are selected to be decorated by club members in a Christmas theme, with all beautifully crafted decorations available for purchase. The Bazaar features handmade crafts, wreaths, arrangements, garden accessories, gourmet booth, and a white elephant booth. 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 Bridge Luncheon & 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.

"Cooking Through the Century", our brand new cookbook, will debut this year as our third fundraiser.

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 $14,000 in scholarships to Shaler Area High School seniors and another $12,000 to libraries, volunteer fire companies, outreach programs, Meals-On-Wheels, and various women's and children's shelters in need. We are extremely proud of our accomplishments!

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center
802 McKnight Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-1300

email: nhym@sgi.net

http://trfn.clpgh.org/nhym/index.html

• 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.

• May perennial plant sale at Kiwanis Park. Informative meetins, 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.

• 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

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

http://www.cherrycity260.org

• 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

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

Last updated: November 2007