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Group Week of Hope Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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From the sparkling three rivers that give Pittsburgh its edge to its landmark fountain at the point of it all, water brings life to the City of Bridges.

The Pittsburgh area is home to many neighboring communities including New Kensington, Lower Burrell and Natrona Heights. Many people in New Kensington live below the poverty level, and struggle to make ends meet week-to-week. Some of the biggest needs include providing meals, clothing, and personal supplies for families.

The people of Pittsburgh are looking forward to your arrival. We hope to see you there!

For ages 12+

 

Where

A Week of Hope can hold up to 100 participants and we house them all typically at a local church. Our staff transforms the facility into a home away from home–there will be a separate boy’s hall and girl’s hall, a space for meals, adequate bathrooms and showers, and a space for the programs. Participants need to bring air mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows and other bedding to sleep on floors. Youth groups are assigned to sleeping rooms together, gender separate. Sleeping rooms may be shared with other youth groups, depending on the size of groups and the size of the room. Air-conditioning: Each location is different, but sometimes there is NOT air-conditioning. We serve where we are needed and in some areas, churches just can’t afford air-conditioning. Even if your lodging facility does have AC, it’s a good idea to still plan on bringing fans as a back up. They are nice for white noise in a crowded sleeping area! In Pittsburgh, our facility is not air-conditioned. Showers: Often our church facilities do not have adequate indoor showers. We will always ensure showers are available, and they will always be separated by gender, but we do need to get creative in some locations. Showers may be a combination of inside showers, outside showers, and/or showers at a nearby school, YMCA, or an organization that we are serving at. Please remember to bring swimsuits so you are ready for any situation. In Pittsburgh, our facility does have indoor showers! There are 4 private showers per gender.

When

Weeks from June to August

Skills

Your participants will provide home repairs at no cost for elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged people who need your help. Work crews typically serve the same resident for the entire trip, creating an environment where meaningful relationships develop. Most projects are designed to be completed during the trip, allowing your group to experience the satisfaction of a job well done. You’ll serve the needs of others through projects like interior and exterior painting, building or repairing porches and wheelchair ramps, building or repairing steps, weatherization and other home repairs. No skills are needed!

What We Will Do

Projects in Pittsburgh may include * Serving at a humanitarian organization that supplies clothes, education supplies and other necessities to people that are experiencing upheaval in the U.S. and all around the world. Participants will assist in packaging and shipping materials and organizing the distribution area. * Helping homeless families! Participants will be helping kids learn, play, explore, heal and grow in their faith. Each day there will be a variety of field trips, enrichment programs, and Bible studies for different age groups. * Participants will be serving at a local kids camp. They will assist with many activities including sports and crafts and possibly helping prepare some meals. * Visiting residents at the nursing home! Campers will help pass out mail, decorate bulletin boards, water flowers, serve meals, clean the court yard, and take residents outside for some fresh air. The residents love visitors and also manicures, bingo, word games, ball games, and painting. * Assisting volunteer staff at a local church’s food bank and clothing ministry. Participants will also help clean up and repair the outdoor play area and some of the pre-school classrooms, in addition to interacting with the pre-school students. * Participants will be working on interior and exterior projects at a local community donation café. They may also participate in serving meals to the attendees. * Serving a local church ministry! Participants will be working in and around a local church to support staff, helping them set up for VBS, as well as maintenance projects. * Serving at the community food bank! Projects include stocking and unloading donations and supplies. Also helping with lawn maintenance – grass cutting, weeding, leaves ­­­­­– and with organizing and cleaning at the staff office. * Help out at resident homes! Participants will help out elderly residents at their homes with projects they cannot do themselves. Projects include exterior home repair and painting. Our Partners Our Local Coordinator in Pittsburgh maintains connections year-round with the organizations we serve so our service and relationships are sustainable.

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