The American Legion Post 980 welcomes veterans from every branch of the military. The American Legion Post 980 offers a number of social events to its members, including bingo, bocce, horseshoes, group breakfasts, car cruises, karaoke and more. Visit its website for more information on upcoming events, community news, the youth baseball program and more.
Angels' Place has three locations in Pittsburgh, including Swissvale, the North Side and this one in Brookline. It provides no-cost early childhood education, parenting classes, career exploration, tutoring, counseling and referrals. It also offers assistance with practical needs, such as food, clothing and nursery supplies for those in need. The centers are licensed by the State Department of Welfare. Angels' Place seeks to foster the independence of its clients.
Animal Friends is an animal rescue shelter located along Camp Horne Road in Ohio Township. It is a 30,000-square-foot companion-animal resource center. This sprawling campus-like facility includes kenneling for homeless pets, a full-service veterinary clinic, classrooms for pet owners, a pet therapy suite, resource library and more. Animal Friends also hosts many community pet-related events featuring social hours, where pet owners can mingle.
Goodwill is a retail and donation center that accepts clothing donations, furniture and some personal effects. The store features men's, women's and children’s clothing at discounted prices.
Founded by Nancy Brinker in memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, this organization works to raise money to find a cure for breast cancer through fundraisers and annual, nationwide races. Susan G. Komen for the Cure has invested more than $1 billion in the cause since 1982.
"Welcoming" is perhaps the best word to describe Preacher Jeffrey Dillinger and his Whitehall Church of Christ. "Just call me Jeffrey," says the church's minister since 1997.
Essentially, the Whitehall Church of Christ follows the Bible, especially the New Testament, but is otherwise non-denominational. Worship time at the Church of Christ is entirely a capella, and communion is done by passing baskets to one another throughout the aisles.
The church hosts its share of community events, with things like group studies and children's ministries. Perhaps its busiest days are Tuesdays and Fridays, when it acts as a branch of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Groceries are happily made available at the Whitehall Church of Christ for low-income families of the Baldwin-Whitehall area on these days. "This community help is one way we can share our love with our neighbors while meeting a few of their physical needs," the church states on its Web site. The Whitehall Church of Christ currently serves approximately 145 families as a branch of the food bank.
Masonic Hall 799 is the headquarters of the local chapter of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. This lodge provides a variety of services for the community and is involved with child welfare, education, relief services for the community, family events and charitable initiatives. The Freemason fraternity shares the virtues of fraternal love, charity and truth. The hall can be used for private events.
