Other Projects Blog
Mission Committee News
Help for Our Immigrant Neighbors Our immigrant neighbors living in Beechview, and serviced by Casa San Jose, have been unable to receive help from the government. They have been able to get boxes of food, but no diapers, baby wipes, or cleaning supplies. Did you know that a baby can go through 2,200 diapers their […]
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Mission Committee News
We have received $6,705 in COVID-19 Relief and have given $1,700 to individuals in need. The Mission Committee decided not to give any of the money to the church’s missions until we find out if these individuals need more money or if there are more individuals in need. You can still give to this fund […]
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A Note from Jim Guffy, Executive Director of SHIM
On May 16, SHIM partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to hold a mass food distribution at South Hills Village. More than 70 volunteers worked together to distribute three pre-packed food boxes to each of the more than 950 vehicles. It was humbling to see us come together in tough times. The day […]
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Flea Market Collection
Information and Collection Schedule Even though we are unsure when the next flea market will be held or what special provisions will be in place to keep everyone involved as safely as possible, the collection of items continues. Donations can be dropped off from Monday through Friday IN THE PORTICO (the area right outside the […]
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Unity Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
An abbreviated Thank You note to a BHCC donor: In the past three months, with what is happening with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have arrived at a time in which communities are being impacted in so many devastating ways. We at Unity are so grateful to be able to help folks in our community who […]
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Western PA Diaper Bank
No collection scheduled at this time. Tax-deductible monetary donations are accepted by making your check payable to Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank and mailing it to 201 N. Braddock Ave., Suite 124, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Please note our church name in the memo line. Remember to save coupons for disposable diapers that you collect but don’t […]
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Education Opportunity While In-Person Activities at BHCC are Canceled
The IRU (Immigration, Refugee, Undocumented Persons) Discovery Group is inviting all members and friends of Bower Hill to participate in a study that includes daily readings and weekly group discussions. It is calledStrangers in the Land: A Six-Week Devotional Guide on Immigration, the Church, and the Bible. Because we will be using Zoom,it will be […]
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Western PA Diaper Bank
No collection scheduled at this time. Watch for updates. Tax-deductible monetary donations are accepted by making your check payable to Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank and mailing it to 201 N. Braddock Ave., Suite 124, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Please note our church name in the memo line. Remember to save coupons for disposable diapers that you […]
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Unit Food Pantry Collection
No collection at BHCC for the month of May. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Unity Food Pantry, the address is Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. We hope to be back on schedule for June.
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Unity Food Pantry Collection
No April collection at BHCC this month. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Unity Food Pantry, the address is Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Pgh. PA 15220. To learn what the greatest food needs are at the pantry, call Pantry Coordinator Sally Petro at 412-561-7551. We hope to be […]
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