The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division Allegheny County Media Calendar of Events 2014

CARNEGIE, Pa., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a media calendar of events from the Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division:

Now thru December 24- Daily from 10:00 am thru 10:00 pm – Christmas Red Kettle Season
More than 100 kettles are placed at various sites throughout Allegheny County. Check The Salvation Army's website for exact locations and how to give online at OnlineRedKettle.com. This year, donors are encouraged to share why they give as part of our new social media campaign using hashtag #RedKettleReason.  Additional volunteers and kettle sites are always needed.
To volunteer: Call Major Kimberly Harris, Volunteer Director @ 412-446-1533
Media inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

Now thru December 1 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 am thru 3:00 pm (closed 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm) - Homewood/Brushton Worship and Service Center Christmas Assistance Applications
Applicants must bring photo identification (with current address), proof of income, social security card (for parent/guardian), Utility Bill with current address (or lease of residence), Birth Certificate of all Children.
Homewood/Brushton Worship and Service Center @ 8020 Frankstown Avenue in 15221.
Lt. Jonathan and Janelle Lewis, Homewood Commanding Officers @ 412-242-1434

Now thru December 6 on Tuesday - Thursday from 10:00 am thru 2:00 pm – Westside Worship and Service Christmas Assistance Applications
Applicants must bring photo identification, proof of income, proof of residence, and proof of each member in family. 
Westside Worship and Service Center @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Pittsburgh
Denise Allen Social Worker or Major L. Cynthia Foster, Westside Corps Officer @ 412-921-9780

Now thru December 6 Northside Worship and Service Christmas Assistance Applications by appointment only.
Applicants must bring photo i.d. with current address, a utility bill with current address, birth certificates for all children to age 13, proof of each member of the family, and proof of income.
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh
Lieutenants Kenneth and Minnie Cleveland, Northside Commanding Officers @ 412-321-0290

Now thru December 6-Steel Valley Worship and Service Center-Applications are being taken for Project Bundle-Up and Christmas Assistance 
Call for dates, times, details.
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Pittsburgh
Major Ida Perez, Steel Valley Commanding Officer @ 412-461-2460

Now thru December 24 – Northside Worship and Service Center Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Volunteers Needed! – 20 Kettle sites throughout the Northside/North Hills help raise funds for the ongoing work of The Army.  Goal is $70,000. 
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh
Lieutenants Kenneth and Minnie Cleveland, Northside Commanding Officers @ 412-321-0290

Now thru December 24 - Westside Kettle Volunteer Groups and individuals Needed!
Westside Worship and Service Center @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Pittsburgh
Major L. Cynthia Foster, Westside Corps Officer @ 412-921-9780

October 1 - December 31 - Sarris Candies – Sweet treats will help keep kids warm
25% of your online candy purchase will benefit The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up.  When ordering online at https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx -  Please enter the code 10-2586, so that Bundle-Up gets your support
Melissa Fereday, Project Bundle-Up Director @ 412-446-1639

October 1 - December 31 – 2 Prominent Pittsburgh Artists Unite
Artist Charles Ott of Steel City Artist Illustrations & Digital Art and photographer Dave DiCello of Dave DiCello Photography have decided to come together as two of Pittsburgh's prominent artists in the hopes of doing great things for the city that they both admire greatly. Starting in October and through December, a percentage of the sale of Charles' ornaments and Dave's calendars will be donated back to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up.
http://steelcityartist.com/ordering-information/christmas-ornaments/ 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaveDiCello 
Melissa Fereday, Project Bundle-Up Director @ 412-446-1639

November 1 - November 30 - Wendy's Hang a Coat
More than 55 Wendy's Restaurants in Western PA are teaming up to raise community awareness of human needs as well as provide critical funds to operate Project Bundle-Up for 2014-2015. Your $1 donation at participating Wendy's locations will benefit The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up. 
Melissa Fereday, Project Bundle-Up Director @ 412-446-1639

November 1 thru December 24 - Allegheny Valley Kettle Volunteers Needed!
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center @ 917 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge
Captains Rickie and Pamela Armour, Allegheny Valley Commanding Officers @ 724-224-6310

November 1 thru December 24 – Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Pittsburgh Homewood/Brushton Worship and Service Center
Volunteers Needed! –help raise funds for the ongoing work of The Army. Goal $70,000 
Homewood Worship and Service Center @ 8020 Frankstown Avenue in 15221.
Lt. Jonathan and Janelle Lewis, Homewood Commanding Officers @ 412-242-1434

Tuesdays Now -November 25th from 9:00 am thru 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm thru 3:00 pm - McKeesport Christmas Assistance Application for Food and Toys 
Sign-ups for families in need.  Must bring photo identification, proof of income, and expenses.
McKeesport Worship and Service Center @ 812 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Envoys John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627

November  1, 2014-  Red Kettle Campaign 2013 begins!!! 
Help the Braddock Salvation Army reach their 2013 goal by volunteering to ring the bell at one of our kettle sites. Groups, churches, organizations and individuals are encouraged to volunteer.
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407

November 1-30 - Bikes for Kids with Kraynick's Bike Shop
Thanks to the collection and repair efforts of Jerry Kraynick and his shop, local families will receive a bike for their child in addition to other Christmas Assistance that The Salvation Army is able to provide to them.  Bike donations will be accepted at Kraynick's Bike Shop @ 5003 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA during the month of November.  These will then be distributed at our Worship and Service Centers throughout Allegheny County in advance of Christmas.
Leah Horcholic, Treasures for Children Coordinator, (412) 446-1534

November 6 at 6-9 pm – The 13th Annual Garbage Bag Gala and Fashion Show
Held at the Fairmont Hotel, enjoy an evening of fun and fashion benefitting The Family Caring Center in East Liberty. Tickets available online at www.garbagebaggala.org 
Fairmont Pittsburgh: 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Media inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

November 19 at 6-8 pm – Kick off of Bottom Dollar Food Thanksgiving Dinners for Allegheny County
The discount grocery retailer has donated 300 turkeys to 12 Allegheny County Salvation Army locations, making the Thanksgiving Dinners possible.   
The Salvation Army's West Side Worship & Service Center - 1821 Broadhead-Fording Road, 15205
Media inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

November 19 at 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm – Westside Worship and Service Center Bottom Dollar Food Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Westside Worship and Service Center @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Pittsburgh    
Major L. Cynthia Foster, Westside Corps Officers @ 412-921-9780

November 20 at 4:30 pm - East Liberty Family Caring Center Bottom Dollar Food Thanksgiving Dinner for Residents
The Family Caring Center will prepare and serve a Thanksgiving Dinner for its residents. 
Family Caring Center @ 6017 Broad Street, Pittsburgh
Major Asenath Clarke, FCC Director @ 412-362-0891 X103

November 20 at 6:00 pm – Allegheny County Annual Doing the Most Good Dinner
Sheraton Station Square
A special evening featuring, Israel Gaither, The Salvation Army former Chief of the Staff, retired USA National Commander and honoring The Pittsburgh Pirates Organization with the Nehemiah Award for their long-time support; Barb and Randy Grossman with the Community Service Award; Michael Flick with the Doing the Most Good Award; and Panera Bread with the Project Bundle-Up Award.  Alby Oxenreiter, Sports Anchor, WPXI Channel 11 will serve as the evening's master of ceremonies. 
Media inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

November 23 from 4:00 pm thru 6:00 pm – Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center Bottom Dollar Food Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Call to reserve your spot!
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service @ 917 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge
Captains Rickie and Pamela Armour, Allegheny Valley Commanding Officers @ 724-224-6310

November 21 at 6:00 pm – Homewood Worship and Service Center Bottom Dollar Food Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Homewood Worship and Service Center @ 8020 Frankstown Avenue in 15221.
Lt. Jonathan and Janelle Lewis, Homewood Commanding Officers @ 412-242-1434

November 21 from 11:00 am thru 1:00 pm - Pittsburgh Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Salvation Army's downtown Pittsburgh Temple Corps joins in the festivities on the portico of the City County Building.  Donations of toys and food will be accepted. Enjoy holiday music.
Majors Paul and Sherrylynn Moore, Pittsburgh Temple Commanding Officers @ 412-207-2127

November 21 from 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm – Downtown Pittsburgh Light-Up Night
A group of Pittsburgh Temple Corps Musicians will play Christmas Music outside of Macy's Downtown location.
Majors Paul and Sherrylynn Moore, Pittsburgh Temple Commanding Officers @ 412-207-2127

November 23 from 4 pm thru 5 pm – McKeesport Worship and Service Center Holiday Dinner 
Volunteers needed to help prepare, serve meal to city's homeless.  Volunteers needed to clean up, also. McKeesport Worship and Service Center @ 812 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Envoys John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627

November 23 from 1:00 pm thru 2:00 pm – Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center Bottom Dollar Food Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service @ 1060 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh
Majors Paul and Sherrylyn Moore, Pittsburgh Temple Commanding Officers @ 412-207-2127

November 23 at 6:00 pm-  Hanging of the Greens Service
All are invited as we decorate the Braddock Salvation Army for Christmas. The evening will begin with a traditional hanging of the greens service, followed by decorating. The evening will end with hot chocolate, cookies and a Christmas carol Sing-a-long. Join us as we discover the "reason for the season."
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407

November 25 from 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm – Steel Valley Worship and Service Center Bottom Dollar Food Thanksgiving Dinner
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead
Major Ida Perez, Steel Valley Commanding Officer @ 412-461-2460

November 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Northside Worship and Service Center Bottom Dollar Food Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh
Lieutenants Kenneth and Minnie Cleveland, Northside Commanding Officers @ 412-321-0290

November 27 at 8:00 am – Pantheon Fitness Turkey Buster Workout on Thanksgiving Day
This boot camp-style workout will torch some calories before that scrumptious turkey dinner.  Panthro Fitness's two locations in the Strip District (3117 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15201) and Murraysville (3849 Old William Penn Hwy 15668) will hold their annual "Turkey Buster Workout" at 8am on Thanksgiving Morning. This all-ages, all-levels workout will have you sweating' for a good cause, as proceeds go directly to Project Bundle-Up. Admission is $20; you do not need to be a member of Panthro Fitness to join in the workout fun. Register at panthrofitness.com/turkeybuster3. See you at the gym on Turkey Day!

November 27 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm-  Braddock Worship and Service Center Community Thanksgiving Meal
The Braddock Salvation Army will be holding a Thanksgiving meal, on Thanksgiving Day. Hot Turkey with all of the trimmings will be served. Volunteer space is limited, join us in serving the less fortunate of our community. All are welcome to join us for a wonderful meal.
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407

November 28 – Light Up Nemacolin
Guests at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington PA will enjoy light up festivities and a check presentation to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up.
Melissa Fereday, Project Bundle-Up Director @ 412-446-1639

November 28 thru December 24 – Bell Ringers needed in the Downtown Area and in the South Hills
Pittsburgh Temple Corps @ 1060 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh
Major Paul Moore @ 412-207-2127 x 105

November 30, December 7, 14 and 21 at 11:00 am – Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center Advent Worship Services
Services at Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center @ 1060 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh
Majors Paul and Sherrylynn Moore, Commanding Officers @ 412-207-2127

November 30, December 7, 14 and 21  at 11:15 am – Steel Valley Worship and Service Center  Advent Worship Services
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead
Major Ida Perez, Steel Valley Commanding Officer @ 412-461-2460

November 30, December 7, 14 and 21 at 11:15 am – Northside Worship and Service Center Advent Worship Services
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh 
Lieutenants Kenneth and Minnie Cleveland, Northside Commanding Officers @ 412-321-0290

December 3 at 6:00 pm - Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center, Women's Ministry Annual Christmas Cookie Swap, open to women ages 16 and up.
Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center @ 1060 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh
Contact Major Paul Moore @ 412-207-2127 x 105

December 5 – The 28th Annual Project Bundle-Up Telethon 
Tune in to WTAE-TV Channel 4 for a day and evening of special appearances from Project Bundle-Up's biggest fans. Phone in and support the 17 hour phone-a-thon to raise funds to purchase new winter outerwear for needy kids and seniors throughout The Salvation Army's 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division.  Contact:  Melissa Fereday, Project Bundle-Up Director @ 412-446-1639

December 5 from 8:00 am thru 10:00 am – Highmark Adopt-A-Family Toy Pickup
Local families will receive a complete holiday, courtesy of Highmark employees.  Toys will be gathered together at Highmark's 5th Avenue Place location.  The items are then taken to The Salvation Army's Warehouse @ 820 Parish Street, Green Tree.
Contact:  Leah Horcholic, Treasures for Children Coordinator, 412-446-1534

December 5 & 6 – PPG Annual Toy Drive Pickup
For more than 30 years, PPG employees have helped to support more than 2,600 children annually.  Toys will be picked up from the below PPG locations and transported to The Salvation Army's Green Tree Warehouse, located @ 820 Parish Street.
December 5 @ 7:30 am – Trucks leave to pick-up toys at the following PPG sites: Allison Park CNR @ 4325 Rosanna Drive in Allison Park, Harmarville Glass Research @ Guys Run Road in Harmar Township, Springdale Research @ 151 Colfax Street in Springdale and PPG Architectural Coatings @ 5500 Corporate Drive in McCandless.
December 6 @ 7:30 am – Trucks load toys at PPG Wintergarden loading dock, downtown Pittsburgh just off of 4th Avenue.
Contact:  Leah Horcholic, Treasures for Children Coordinator, 412-446-1534

December 6 at 1:00 pm- East Liberty Family Caring Center Holiday Party
Holiday Party for the families of The Salvation Army FCC, hosted by Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.   Family Caring Center @ 6017 Broad Street, Pittsburgh
Contact:  Major Asenath Clarke, FCC Director @ 412-362-0891 X103

December 7 at 6:00 pm – Braddock Worship and Service Center St. Nicholas Party
Come and join us as we learn about St. Nicholas during out St. Nicolas Party. All are welcome.
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407

December 7 at 6:00 pm- East Liberty Family Caring Center Decorating Christmas Trees
Families at The Family Caring Center will be decorating individual Christmas trees for their rooms.  This event will be hosted by The Garbage Bag Gala Committee and Volunteers.
Family Caring Center @ 6017 Broad Street, Pittsburgh
Major Asenath Clarke, FCC Director @ 412-362-0891 X103

December 8 thru December 12 from 9:00 am thru 8:00 pm – Treasures for Children Toy Deliveries, Pick-Ups and Sorting
Volunteers sort, pack and arrange for more than 35,000 toys to be delivered throughout Allegheny County.  The Greater Pittsburgh Women's Auxiliary, the Marine Safety Unit of Pittsburgh, Boy Scout Troop #143, US Airways/American and a variety of other volunteer groups and individual volunteers from the area will provide support during this week.  Sorting and collection will take place at The Salvation Army's Warehouse, located @ 820 Parish Street, Green Tree.
Leah Horcholic, Treasures for Children Coordinator, 412-446-1534

December 11 10:00 am thru 8:00 pm – 3WS Radio/Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
The Mall at Robinson, 100 Robinson Centre Drive – Lower level, outside of JCPenney, in front of Starbucks. Sponsored by Vector Security, enjoy celebrity appearances and special treats to promote The Salvation Army's Christmas season in Allegheny County. Live broadcast hosted by 3WS personalities Sheri VanDyke, Jonny Hartwell and Mike Frazer.
Media Inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director of Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

December 11 and 12 from 10:00 am thru 4:00 pm – Homewood/Brushton Worship and Service Center Toy Sorting for Needy Children
Volunteers sort thru and prepare toys for December 15th thru 17th distribution to area needy children at The Salvation Army Homewood Worship and Service Center @ 8020 Frankstown Avenue in 15221.
Lt. Jonathan and Janelle Lewis, Commanding Officers @ 412-242-1434

December 12 -15 from 10:00 am thru 7:00pm - Westside Worship and Service Volunteers Needed for Sorting Toys!!!!!!
Westside Worship and Service Center @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Pittsburgh  Major L. Cynthia Foster, Westside Corps Officer @ 412-921-9780

December 13 - Chuck E Cheese for Project Bundle-Up
Bring the kids for some family fun at Chuck E Cheese and support Project Bundle-Up! When you visit Chuck E Cheese Bridgeville, Monroeville, Butler and North Hills locations on December 13th, a portion of your admission fee goes directly to Project Bundle-Up. Have fun with your little ones while helping to provide low and middle-low income families in our region get all new warm winter outerwear. Hope to see you there!
Contact Lindsay Rusnak, Project Bundle-Up Assistant at [email protected]

December 15 thru 17 from 10:00 am thru 4:00 pm– Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center Toy Sort
Volunteers needed!!!
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service @ 917 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge
Captains Rickie and Pamela Armour, Allegheny Valley Commanding Officers @ 724-224-6310

December  15th, 16th, & 17th from 9:00 am thru 8:00 pm – McKeesport Toy Sorting
McKeesport Worship and Service Center @ 821 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Envoys John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627

December 15 through 19 from 9:00 am thru 3:00 pm – Pittsburgh Northside Worship and Service Center Christmas Toy and Food Distribution
Volunteers are needed to help!
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh
Lieutenants Kenneth and Minnie Cleveland, Northside Corps Commanding Officers @ 412-321-0290

December 16 from 12:30 pm thru 2:00 pm- Northside Worship and Service Center Women's Ministries "Home League" Christmas Party
Prayer, Christmas luncheon, inspirational Christmas message from Lieutenant Minnie Cleveland, Christmas caroling and gifts distributed to our faithful "Home League" members. 
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh
Lieutenant Minnie Cleveland, Northside Corps Commanding Officer @ 412-321-0290

December 16-17 at 9:00 am -  Braddock Worship and Service Center Christmas Distribution 
For those who have signed-up for our Christmas assistance, toys and food will be distributed for the Christmas Holiday. Please refer to your appointment cards for specific date and time.
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407

December 17 thru December 19 from 10:00 am thru 3:00 pm – Steel Valley Worship and Service Center Holiday Toy Distribution
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead
Major Ida Perez, Steel Valley Commanding Officer @ 412-461-2460

December 17 thru December 19 from 10:00 am thru 4:00 pm – Westside Worship and Service Center Holiday Toy Distribution
Major L. Cynthia Foster, Westside Worship and Service Center @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Pittsburgh

December 18th & 19th 12 from 12:00 pm thru 3:00 pm – McKeesport – Operation Santa Clause Food Boxes & Toy Distribution
McKeesport Worship and Service Center @ 821 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Envoys John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627

December 18, 19 and 23 from 10:00 am thru 4:00 pm – Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center Holiday Toy and Food Distribution
Volunteers are needed to help!
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center @ 917 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge
Captains Rickie and Pamela Armour, Allegheny Valley Commanding Officers @ 724-224-6310

December 21 from 11:00 am thru 1:30 pm- Steelers Kettle Day at Heinz Field
Members of the Great Pittsburgh Advisory Board, staff members, friends and family will be ringing bells at kettles located through Heinz Field and the surrounding area. Kickoff is at 1:00PM against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Media Inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director of Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

December 21st from 4:30 - 5:30pm - Winter Solstice Yoga at Schenley Plaza
Get your yoga flow on and celebrate the first day of winter with an outdoor yoga class at Schenley Plaza. You'll bundle yourself up and help others do the same, as a large portion of your admission fee will benefit Project Bundle-Up. This hour long class, led by Janna Leyde and Amanda Rubio, will require no mats but make you wear all your warm outerwear.  Visit facebook.com/projectbundleup for more information or contact Lindsay Rusnak, Project Bundle-Up Assistant at [email protected]

December 24 at 6:00 pm - Braddock Worship and Service Center Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Everyone is cordially invited to a beautiful candlelight service. Come and worship with us! We'd love to have you.
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher Blessing and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ (412)271-2407

December 25 at 7:30 am - East Liberty Family Caring Center Christmas Morning Breakfast and Toy and Gift Distribution
The residents of The Family Caring Center will be enjoy a Holiday Breakfast and receive gifts. This event is will be hosted by The Salvation Army. 
Family Caring Center @ 6017 Broad Street, Pittsburgh
Major Asenath Clarke, FCC Director @ 412-362-0891 X103

December 25 at 4:30 pm – East Liberty Family Caring Center Christmas Dinner
Family Caring Center @ 6017 Broad Street, Pittsburgh  -  For residents only.
Major Asenath Clarke, FCC Director @ 412-362-0891 X 103

December 25 from 11:00 AM thru 2:00 PM – 27th Annual Salvation Army Christmas Day Dinners
Over 2,000 of our neediest neighbors will be served a first-rate holiday dinner with all the trimmings.  Participating hosts are:  The Omni William Penn, The Sheraton Station Square and the University of Pittsburgh (12:00-noon thru 2:00 pm).  More than 300 volunteers assist in serving.  Limited opportunities are still available.  This is the 27th year of this program.  To volunteer:  Madalyn Decker, Christmas Day Hotel Dinners Coordinator @ (412) 446-1550
Media Inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director of Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1644

December 31 at 12:00 pm - Steel Valley Worship and Service Center New Years Eve Watchnight Service
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead
Major Ida Perez, Steel Valley Commanding Officer @ 412-461-2460

December 31 at 6:00 pm  - Braddock Worship and Service Center New Year's Watchnight Service
Bring in the New Year with games, fun, food, fellowship and worship. All are invited. For more information, call (412) 271-2407.
Braddock Worship and Service Center @ 300 Holland Ave., Braddock
Captain Christopher and Jennifer Blessing, Braddock Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407

December 31 at 6:00 pm- Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center Watchnight Service
Public is invited to join in the fellowship.
Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center @ 1060 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh
Majors Paul and Sherrylynn Moore, Commanding Officers @ 412-207-2127

December 31 Watchnight Celebration call for details Westside Worship and Service Center   
Westside Worship and Service Center @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Pittsburgh 
Major L. Cynthia Foster, Westside Corps Officer @ 412-921-9780

December 31 at 8:00 pm- Northside Worship and Service Center- New Year's Eve Celebration and Watchnight Service
Public is warmly welcomed to join in fellowship!
Northside Worship and Service Center @ 100 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh
Lieutenants Kenneth and Minnie Cleveland, Northside Corps Commanding Officers @ 412-321-3421

December 31 from 9:00 pm thru 12:00 midnight - Homewood Worship and Service Center New Year's Eve Celebration and Watchnight Service
Fun for all ages! Let's ring the night in singing praises to Jesus.
Homewood Worship and Service Center @ 8020 Frankstown Avenue in 15221
Lt. Jonathan and Janelle Lewis, Homewood Commanding Officers @ 412-242-1434

January 1 at 8:00 am – Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Mon-Warf
Join us at 9:30am as we jump in the Mon River on New Year's Day with the Pittsburgh Polar Bear Club! Buy a t-shirt and support Project Bundle-Up, as all proceeds go to providing children and seniors with new warm winter outerwear. Contact Lindsay Rusnak, Project Bundle-Up Assistant @ 412-446-1638 if you are interested in being a 2015 Polar Bear Plunge t-shirt sponsor.

MEDIA INQUIRY ONLY: Donna Fencik, Interim Divisional Director of Marketing and Public Relations 412-446-1644 or [email protected]

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SOURCE The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division

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