Day of Giving 2013

On October 3, 2013, starting at 12:00 a.m., PittsburghGives, a resource of The Pittsburgh Foundation, will host its 24-hour Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving. All donations during The Day of Giving’s 24-hour period will receive a pro-rated portion of the match pool. Only credit card (MasterCard and Visa) donations received through http://www.westmorelandgives.org/ on October 3, 2013 […]

2014 Spring Domestic Violence Volunteer Training

We are once again excited to announce the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc.’s 2014 Spring Volunteer Training. This 45-hour Domestic Violence Training provides education and tools to help work with survivors of domestic violence. Whether you are thinking of completing this training to give your time to a worthy cause, gain knowledge in the area of […]

Women’s History Month

Most of us are familiar with “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as a song to celebrate the act of giving.   The biggest gift we can give ourselves and each other is HOPE -for a better tomorrow, for peace, empowerment, and positive change.    “The Twelve Days of HOPE” is not a song but a fictional journey […]

Be Upstanding

We have it in our power to begin the world over again. ~Thomas Paine Have you ever found yourself in a situation that concerned you?  You wanted to help.  You thought, “I should really do something.”  But, you didn’t.  You are not alone – we’ve all been there.  This is known as “Bystander Effect” – a phenomenon in which the greater […]

Take the “Father’s Day Pledge” to End Gender Violence

CALLING ALL FATHERS! Father’s Day is not over…everyday is Father’s Day – right?  And, a  father’s work is never complete until he makes certain that everyone is safe. I know you are as committed to ending domestic and sexual violence we are here at HOPE.  That is why we are joining national efforts to associate Father’s Day […]