NHCO In The News
Moondog's concert to benefit North Hills Community Outreach's winter utility program
TribLiveWed, Oct 2, 2024 • 12:48 PM
https://community.triblive.com/news/d49558b136e65ba2548bd30463078940
Hurricane Ivan, 20 years later: Millvale residents recount catastrophic flooding from record rainfall
When the floods hit, it was “an all hands on deck” situation for members of North Hills Community Outreach, said Maria Christina, who was the organization’s Outreach Manager in Millvale at the time.
Partnering with local municipalities, churches, nonprofit organizations, first responders and emergency response agencies, NHCO worked to provide immediate assistance and relief to those affected.
Pine Township Youth Council works toward a better future
TribLIVE.com, May 9, 2024
The group has the purpose of giving students an understanding of the function of local government while advancing their own leadership skills and giving back to the community.
“We’ve done a really good job of that so far,” youth council member Sydney Fluhrer said, citing the example of a bake sale at Pine’s April Earth Day event to benefit North Hills Community Outreach, a nonprofit that helps meet the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty.
https://community.triblive.com/news/bb95899adc6b902fb06fcd457ef75d60
100-mile relay in McCandless benefits North Hills Community Outreach
TribLIVE.com, April 4, 2024
At least 200 pairs of sneakers will be needed on May 18 to finish the Miles2Meals 100-mile relay, an event that benefits North Hills Community Outreach.
https://triblive.com/local/100-mile-relay-in-mccandless-benefits-north-hills-community-outreach/
Volunteers in Pittsburgh offer free tax preparation help
KDKA TV, January 31, 2024
Many people dread tax season, but it's here. However, many volunteers in the Pittsburgh area are ready to provide free assistance.
"One of the main goals is to allow our families to keep the money in their pockets so they don't have to pay to have their tax returns done," said Jacqlyn Boggs, acting executive director of North Hills Community Outreach.
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/volunteers-pittsburgh-provide-free-tax-preparation-help/
Winterfest in McCandless attracts hundreds to holiday event
TribLIVE.com, Dec. 13, 2023
McCandless police thanked all who contributed to a toy drive and nonperishable food collection. The food was destined for North Hills Community Outreach and the toys to UPMC Children’s Hospital through the Presents from Police campaign.
https://triblive.com/local/winterfest-in-mccandless-attracts-hundreds-to-holiday-event/
Maker Monday: Kids can make these lovely domino tile necklaces
Kidsburgh
November 27, 2023
For this Maker Monday project, “the students are keeping with the theme ‘Kindness has a Domino Effect,'” says their teacher, Heather Persson. “They are decorating domino tiles and turning them into necklaces and key chains to sell before and after school. The money collected from the domino sales will be donated to the North Hills Community Outreach.”
https://www.kidsburgh.org/maker-monday-domino-tile-necklaces/
More than 150 people attend Diwali open house in McCandless
The North Hills Journal
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
More than 150 people attended a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, at an open house Nov. 13 hosted by Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless, at his McCandless office.
“By partnering with NHCO to collect donations of nonperishable food, we also helped members of our community in need of our assistance,” he said.
Avonworth School District among local organizations participating in World Kindness Day
WPXI-TV
November 13, 2023
The kids at Avalon Elementary in the Northgate School District collected cereal to donate to North Hills Community Outreach food pantry. They set up all the boxes and knocked them down like dominoes to show that kindness has a domino effect.
Clean Express Auto Wash Honored with the 2023 People Helping People Award
News provided by Express Wash Concepts
Sep 05, 2023, 09:01 ET
John Roush, CEO of Clean Express Auto Wash, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, "We are deeply honored to receive this award and extend our heartfelt appreciation to North Hills Community Outreach for their remarkable work. Their invaluable services to the community resonate with our core values, and we are privileged to play a part in their mission to care for others."