October 27th: a year later
There is no prescribed path out of trauma. As the one year mark of the shooting on October 27th approaches, it is natural to be sharply reminded of “that day.” What you were doing, how close (or not) you might have been to the scene of the tragedy, how you…Read More
Pennsylvania DHS Secretary visits the Food Pantry
JFCS Squirrel JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry was honored to receive a visit from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller during the Wolf Administration’s Hunger Action Month tour to highlight charitable food networks and supports that fight food insecurity in communities across Pennsylvania. “More than 1.5 million…Read More
JFCS volunteer attorney Hilary Spatz receives award for helping immigrant children
Congratulations to JFCS volunteer attorney Hilary Spatz, recipient of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Jane F. Hepting Award! This annual award is given to an attorney who has shown exemplary commitment to or made substantial achievements in pro bono legal services, and dedication to public service, the legal profession, and…Read More