Connect Now ~ PA Connecting Communities ~ 600 Clay Street ~ Pittsburgh  PA 15215 ~ 412-784-1470 ~ www.paconnectingcommunities.org

On behalf of PA Connecting Board of Directors and staff, and volunteers we welcome you to our Web Site. PA Connecting Communities has many wonderful activities and opportunities planned for your benefit.  As a convenience all information is in print version and can be accessed via the navigation bar.  You will find a monthly calendar of programs in geographic locations for your planning needs.  PACC does custom design programs.  Call us with your requests.

 

GREAT NEWS!

PA Connecting Communities is the recipient of the "2007 ACHIEVA AWARDS of EXCELLENCE" for ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES!   A big thanks to our participants, staff, Board, and volunteers for making this happen.  Click "News" to view Achieva's 2007 Awards of Excellence 

 Do you receive  "PACC's  Book of Programs and Activities?  If not please provide me with you name, address, email and phone number!

What's new?

PA Connecting Communities is proud to announce our participation in "Walk For  A Healthy Community"  sponsored by Highmark.  Please support PA Connecting Communities by making a donation of any size.  If you collect $100.00 or more you will receive a free dance of your choice from August thru November 2008. Join us at Heinz Field on Saturday, May 3rd at 8 am to walk or send a donation to PACC 600 Clay Street Pittsburgh, PA 15215.  All monies go directly to program cost.

Yoga anyone?  A new class is being offered at the Bethel Park Community Center beginning Saturday, May 17, 2008.  Time is 12 noon- 1 PM.  Cost $50.00.  Beginners and all levels are welcome.  This is a class for everyone!  Call Peggy for details.

PACC is a recipient of a grant from the "Women's and Girl's Foundation", to reduce abuse in a 6 county area.  Call for custom designed classes or register to attend scheduled trainings.

PACC has been selected as a 2nd grant recipient of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to provide a breast cancer awareness program in the 6 county area.  If you or your agency is interested in participating in the program please contact the office.  We can offer a program at your workshop, as a lunchtime training, your group home or community center.  A press release and additional information will be provided. See a listing of scheduled programs.

Parents and caregivers are invited to a series of parents information meetings at the monthly dances:   A separate room for this meeting with  refreshments will be provided.  Guest speakers from the "PARTNERSHIP" will talk about the ISP and the funding process.  Questions and answers are welcomed.

Feb 10 - 6:30 - Greentree Holiday Inn  topic: What is a Wavier

March 16 - 6:30 - Greentree Holiday Inn Topic: ISP

April 13 - 6:30 - RIDC - Holiday Inn Topic: SIS & PA Plus

May 18 - 6:30 - Airport Marriott Topic: Waiver what now

Kathy Lesko

PA Training Partnership for People

with Disabilities and Families

ACHIEVA

412.995.5000 x509

New partnerships  Bethel Park Community Center's new fitness facility will be open for youth. An interactive recreational program designed for youth with disabilities ages twelve through eighteen using movement and music to promote physical fitness will begin Saturday, May 17, 2008.  Call and get involved in this pilot program that will surely provide additional activities for your busy teen.

PA Connecting Communities provides Home & Community Habilitation Services.  A companion may help you get more involved in the community, meet new friends, and learn to be more independent.  Ask your Independent Supports Coordinator to budget this service in your supports plan at your annual meeting or your next inquiry. Use codes w7060 and List PA Connecting Communities as your provider.  For more information call the office.

Interested in becoming a volunteer?  Need a service project or internship?  Choose PACC and experience the pleasures of giving.

Call for additional information regarding these events. (412) 784-1470.

 

See the articles in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and The Almanac by clicking on the following "News" links:

 

 Tribune Review                               The Almanac  

                                                                                     

You can support the Mission of PA connecting Communities in a variety of ways:  

Volunteering, joining a committee, sharing your business experiences to name a few.

 

We encourage all to assist us making PA Connecting Communities' 4th year a stepping stone to bigger and greater accomplishments.

 

 

 

PA Connecting Communities is proud to announce our 2006 Fundraisers

PACC T-SHIRTS

PA Connecting Communities Talent Show and Fashion Show are now available as a DVD.  To place an order email us at office@paconnectingcommunities.org or call our main number (412) 784-1470.  It's a DVD sure to warm your heart!! 

 

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Executive Director, Northern & Eastern Area:      Arlene Bair
Executive Director, Southern & Western Area:     Peggy Mannella 

 

 PA Connecting Communities

The Sharpsburg Center

600 Clay Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15215

412-784-1470

412-784-1474