Season of Giving
seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise
in need. It does this by giving them gifts
of new, handmade blankets, quilts and
afghans, lovingly created for Project Linus by
volunteer “blanketeers.” The blanketeers are
part of the mission as well, seeking to provide
a rewarding and fun service opportunity for
interested individuals and groups in local
communities, for the benefit of children. Visit
the website for more information on donating
specifications and other information.
Give a Senior Some
Holiday C heer
Monroeville Senior Citizen
Center
Address: 6000 Gateway Campus Boulevard,
Monroeville
Contact: monroeville.pa.us/senior.htm, or
412.856.7825
The Monroeville Senior Citizen Center,
built in 1980, has become the hub of activity
for Monroeville and Pitcairn seniors. The
center provides daily activities, services,
and programs for adults 50 years of age and
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older. All of the center’s activities, programs,
and services depend on one key element
for maintaining success – volunteers.
Volunteers are found at the heart of all
activities. Without the able dedication of
volunteers, the center would not be able
to provide pleasure and enjoyment to the
many residents who attend the programs
and activities. For more information on
volunteering, visit the website.
Meals on Wheels, East
Allegheny County Suburbs
and Westmoreland County
Contact: mealsonwheelsamerica.org
The Meals on Wheels program is designed
to help individuals who are homebound or
unable to prepare their own nutritious meals
regularly. At the core of the Meals on Wheels
service is a nutritious meal, companionship
and a watchful eye on the health and safety
of our seniors. Get the whole family involved
by volunteering to deliver meals, help in
the kitchen, or by contributing a monetary
donation, in-kind products or services
useful to Meals on Wheels kitchens. Visit
the website for more locations in the east
suburbs and Westmoreland County. n