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 […]
Do you know about HOPE’s SAF-T Kennel Program?
There is much to be said for the bond between humans and their pets. Pets not only provide companionship but also comfort and unconditional love. They truly are members of our families. Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T) is the only initiative of its kind helping domestic violence survivors leave abusive environments with their pets. Approximately 85% of […]
Thankfulness
This time of year always brings conversations about thankfulness. Many families begin practicing and preparing their “thankful thoughts” to be shared around the Thanksgiving dinner table. People attempt to define their gratitude by that one big thing – accompanied by a lengthy back story – to share with their family and friends. It is important […]
Twelve Days of Hope
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 […]
Sexual Assault Awareness and Protecting Our Children
Many of us have heard the term “sexual assault”. Over the past thirty years, the general public has become more aware of and responsive to sexual assault victims and victim services. The initial and exponential growth resulted from Oprah’s unprecedented national television exposure. In 1994, the US Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). […]
Being thankful for what we have.
In today’s society it seems very hard for people to appreciate what they have. Bigger is better and keeping up with the Jones (or Kardashians) is the new normal way of life. All I ever seem to hear from people is how they get the shaft or how life is not fair. When people only […]