Today, we kick off a series of stories to highlight the nonprofits in our area. In each print edition between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, look for the “Helping the Helpers” logo to read about a different organization every day. The series will profile nonprofits across Southwestern ...
For the Herald-StandardSteve Kassimer was the type of person who would strike up a conversation with the stranger in line behind him and have a new friend by the time they got to the front of the line.After the 35-year-old husband and father of two died in an accident in 2020, his family and ...
After a decade-long hiatus, two Fayette County nonprofits are bringing back a popular holiday home tour.Formerly known as Homes for the Holidays, the tour has been renamed the Season’s Greetings Holiday Tour. On Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m., guests will travel to three beautifully ...
A few donations arrived a little late to the 2021 Give-A-Christmas campaign, bringing the total raised to $32,434.“These contributions will give additional help to The Salvation Army, which benefits from the campaign,” said Sparkle, the Christmas Star.The annual drive raises funds for local ...
“Literacy,” said former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, “is the bridge from misery to hope.”The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA is a nonprofit gem that, for more than 3½ decades has given hope to – and transformed the lives of – people in Fayette County by ...
<strong>Goal:</strong> $15,000<strong>Total:</strong> $32,044The 36th Give-A-Christmas campaign has raised more than double its $15,000 goal.“The past few days have shown just how giving people truly are,” said Sparkle, the Christmas ...
