by Daynell Marbury | Apr 30, 2019 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
“For me, 2-1-1 was the path to restoring my life. Sometimes I think, ‘What if I had never made that call?’” It’s easy for Shalisa, the Highmark Foundation-funded Women’s Veteran Specialist at PA 2-1-1 Southwest, to relate to the many callers she talks to everyday. She...
by Daynell Marbury | Apr 30, 2019 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
As cold weather sets in every fall, our Customer Relations team at Peoples kicks into high gear. They begin an active outreach campaign to educate customers about the programs and resources that are available, to encourage those customers to apply, and even to help...
by Daynell Marbury | Apr 30, 2019 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
Teaming up to change lives in Washington County With the help of community organizations and partnerships, the Washington County Department of Human Services (DHS) acts as a vital resource for more than 10,000 community members every year. This agency is a lifeline...
by Daynell Marbury | Feb 6, 2019 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
Now that winter is in full swing, you’re probably more inclined to crank up the heat to keep warm. But before you do, here are a couple of helpful tips to keep your home warmer while saving money on energy. Tip 1: Change Your Furnace Filter Regularly A standard filter...
by Daynell Marbury | Feb 6, 2019 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
Keeping the heat on to a safe degree; having light and electricity; using the stove to cook a warm meal. Families often take these basic needs and access to critical utilities for granted. But for many in our community, when a crisis occurs, these everyday household...
by Daynell Marbury | Jan 31, 2019 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
2-1-1 and Tree of Life Response The “darkest day”—how some describe October 27, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pa.—is one that will never be forgotten. It was a day that saw a lone gunman enter the Tree of Life Synagogue and shoot Jewish congregants who had gathered to worship....
by Christopher Scalise | Oct 23, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is proud to announce extended 2-1-1 services to Cambria and Somerset Counties. All residents now have the ability to text or chat online with a 2-1-1 resource navigator if they are experiencing a crisis situation. “We are always searching for new...
by Christopher Scalise | Oct 17, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
The holidays and winter are just around the corner. The last thing you want to worry about is a spike in your energy bill. Peoples and PA 2-1-1 Southwest are available to offer guidance and support during the cold-weather months, but first, here are some ways you can...
by Christopher Scalise | Oct 17, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
Last December, Carmen Rosario moved to Pittsburgh from Puerto Rico after the disastrous Hurricane Maria hit her hometown. With a background in customer service, she began looking for employment as soon as she was settled. While receiving support at South Hills...
by Daynell Marbury | May 2, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
Finding the right summer learning opportunity for every family With summer quickly approaching, parents may find themselves wondering how they’ll keep their children busy and engaged over the break. Between the end of the school year and start of the next, students...
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