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April 2020
Coronavirus: Hope For Today | 4/1/2020
March 2020
Coronavirus Threatens An Already Vulnerable Population: People Experiencing Homelessness
September 2019:
How Andrew McCutchen plans to give back to Pittsburgh this fall
AT&T Employees Support Pittsburgh Youth
June 2019:
Press Release: Light of Life Rescue Mission names Jerrel T. Gilliam as new executive director
Bethel Park native leads Light of Life Rescue Mission
This is the new executive director at Light of Life Mission
January 2019:
Warming centers open as Arctic blast expected this week
More than 100 attention Kane forum on opioid addiction
Opioid education event in Kane sees massive turnout
December 2018:
The Light of Life Rescue Mission Will Host A Banquet For the Homeless and Hungry
Light of Life Gives Away Winter Clothes, Delivers Meals for Christmas Banquet
Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, Dec. 21
Chaffin Luhana Foundation Supports Efforts to Help the Homeless Recover
Josh Harrison’s parting gift to Pittsburgh? The contents of his house
November 2018:
Light of Life is Preparing Meals For Anyone Who Does Not Have a Thanksgiving Meal to Attend
Josh Harrison makes donation to help homeless
Entertainment planner: Nov. 15-28
Pittsburgh officials say ‘thank you’ for food, direct further donations elsewhere
October 2018:
More Than a Meal Gala held at Heinz Field’s Hyundai Club West Lounge
Display on homelessness, addiction opens minds at CMU
September 2018:
After years of planning, Light of Life proposing new facility on the North Side
August 2018:
Fun, family and football at Heinz Field
June 2018:
Credit Management Company Launches Company Volunteer Program
Pittsburgh Marathon’s ‘Run for a Reason’ raises $1.4M for charities
April 2018:
Sewickley Academy students, staff participate in Day of Service
Student government opens funding investigation, adopting resolution
Annual Pioneer Community Day set to flood city with volunteers
March 2018:
How the class act known as Andrew McCutchen came to be
5 Things You Need To Know This Week
Opioid Epidemic confronted in panel
Memorial wall to honor those lost to addiction
South Hills residents organize concert to benefit Light of Life
February 2018:
Shady Side Academy’s Hannah Steffey collects blankets, socks for Light of Life
Pirates minor-leaguers dish out hot meals, winter gear at Light of Life
January 2018:
Sewickley United Methodist Church readies for 70th annual event
Health care providers unite for opioid event
Breaking Bread offers ‘happy meals’ at parish
Blessed Trinity Academy students create ‘blessing bags’
December 2017:
Pittsburgh Jewish Federation Lends Helping Hand On Christmas
Wexford Elementary students create ‘care kits’ for Light of Life Rescue Mission
November 2017:
Pittsburgh donors ‘Give Big’: $1.3 million raised during regional effort
100+ volunteers pack, serve meals at Light of Life Rescue Mission
Credit Management Company Volunteers With Light of Life Rescue Mission
How Pittsburgh soup kitchens prepare to feed the needy on Thanksgiving
Community helps others in face of colder temperatures
Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh 2018
From politicians to techies, Pittsburghers are fighting the opioid crisis in really creative ways
Carnegie church marks 125 years; Bridgeville pastor celebrates 40 years
Halloween brings out the trick-or-treaters
October 2017:
We all should be part of efforts to address the rise of homelessness
June 2017:
THIRTY-ONE NEW BIKES GIVEN TO CHILDREN AT LIGHT OF LIFE
Restaurant chain to make healthy Pittsburgh debut benefiting shelter
May 2017:
CoreLife Eatery to open at The Block Northway
Proud to be from Pittsburgh: Tunch and Wolf’s Walk for the Homeless
Pittsburgh Foundation fundraiser gets off to fast start
April 2017:
Sewickley Academy students, staff participate in Day of Service
March 2017:
Restaurants cut down on food waste to help the bottom line
Commentary: Panhandling and the Pope: A better strategy to help the poor
February 2017:
Wexford Elementary students learn about community service through outreach program
Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh 2017
January 2017:
Pittsburgh, K.C. politicians make decent bet on Steelers-Chiefs
December 2016:
Wind chill advisory issued in Pittsburgh region
November 2016:
For volunteers giving back is a Thanksgiving tradition
Geno Levi Salon holding Jam the Van
October 2016:
Fanfare: More Than a Meal Gala
Despite strike, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians still on for tomorrow’s Day of Music
May 2016:
Foundation of Hope Helps Ex-Offenders Shape Their Future
February 2016:
http://Eat. Drink. Do. Penn’s Corner now brings local produce to your door
January 2016:
Cheap gas: Put the savings to work for something good
College Course Teaches Students About Urban Poverty By ‘Plunging’ Into Shelters
Mayors’ bet on Steelers-Bengles playoff game will also benefit charities
Steeler fans rally Downtown to start playoff
Light of Life Rescue Mission eyes move to new home
Hampton group works to turn plastic bags into ‘care mats’
December 2015:
Pittsburgh Foundation holiday campaign raises $1 million in 4 hours for region’s homeless
Operation Safety Net Sheds Light On Homelessness With Memorial
ERT Donates 1,200 Tablet Computers To Pittsburgh Charitable Organizations
November 2015:
Light of Life hosts annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet, deliver to those in need
Higher cost of turkey doesn’t stop dinners in Western Pa.
Fighting Hunger For Then Holidays, And Year Round
October 2015:
SisterFriend gives ‘forgotten about supplies’ to women
Dozens Of Kids Receive Superhero Training
Andrew McCutchen of Pittsburgh Pirates wins Roberto Clemente Award
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