The Salvation Army
AlleghenyCounty Media Calendar of Events
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 Monday through Saturday.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 social media campaign using hashtag #RedKettleReason. Additional volunteers and kettle sites are always needed.
To volunteer: Call The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters @ 412-446-1500
Media inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1642
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/BrushtonWorship and Service Center @ 8020 Frankstown Avenue in 15221.
Lt. Jonathan and Janelle Lewis, Homewood Commanding Officers @ 412-242-1434
Tuesdays 10AM-11:30AM and Fridays 1PM-2:30PM Now – December 1–Allegheny Valley Christmas Assistance Application for Food and Toys
Sign-ups for families in need. Must bring photo identification, proof of income, and birth certificates for the children.
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center @ 917 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge
Captains Rickie and Pamela Armour, Allegheny Valley Commanding Officers @ 724-224-6310
Now thru December 6 –Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 10 am – 12 and 1pm to 2pm – Westside Worship and ServiceChristmas 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 ServiceChristmas Assistance Applications Tuesday-Thursday from 10:00am-4:00 pm.
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 andChristmas Assistance
Call for dates, times, details.
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue,Homestead
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
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 24th 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 @ 821 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Lts. John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627
November 1, 2015- BraddockRed Kettle Campaign 2015 begins!!!
Help the Braddock Salvation Army reach their 2015 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
Christmas Red Kettle Campaign - November 3rd through Christmas Eve – McKeesport
Volunteers needed! Individuals and groups!
McKeesport Worship and Service Center @ 812 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Lts. John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627
November 14th Salute to Santa Parade – 5th Ave Downtown McKeesport
The canteen will be traveling in the Parade. Come out and Support the Ministry of the McKeesport Worship and Service Center
Lts. John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627
November 18 at 6:00 pm – Allegheny County Annual Doing the Most Good Dinner
Heinz Field East Club Lounge
A special evening featuring Charlie Batch, retired Pittsburgh Steeler as Keynote Speaker and honoring Paul Kress of EQT with The William Booth Award, UnitedHealthcare with the Doing The Most Good Award and Wendy’s with The Project bundle Up Award. Also celebrating the 30thAnniversary of WTAE Channel 4 and The Salvation Army’s Project bundle Up Program.
Media inquiries: Donna Fencik, Interim Director Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1642
November 19 at 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm – Westside Worship and Service Center 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 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 – Homewood Worship and Service Center 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 20 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 20 from 4:30 pm thru 9:00 pm – Downtown Pittsburgh Santa Spectacular
A group of musicians will play Christmas tunes and Salvation Army Red Kettles will be on site with Star 100.7. Major Cynthia Foster, Westside Commanding Officer @ 412-412-921-9780
November 20 - December 24 Red Kettle Campaign 2015 begins!!!
Help The Salvation Army of Steel Valley continue its work during Christmas and the entire year by volunteering to ring the bell at one of our kettle sites within Homestead, Munhall and West Mifflin. Groups, churches, organizations and individuals are encouraged to volunteer.
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead
Major Ida Pérez, Steel Valley Commanding Officers @ 412-271-2407
November 21 at 12noon– McKeesport Worship and Service Center Thanksgiving Dinner
McKeesport Worship and Service Center @ 821 Walnut Street, McKeesport
Lts. John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627
November 22 from 4:00 pm thru 6:00 pm – Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center 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 22 from 11:00 am–2:00pm Northside Worship and Service Center 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 22 from 12:30 pm thru 1:30 pm – Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service CenterCommunity 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 24 from 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm – Steel Valley Worship and Service Center Thanksgiving Dinner
Steel Valley Worship and Service Center @ 104 East 9th Avenue, Homestead
Major Ida Perez, Steel Valley Commanding Officer @ 412-461-2460
November 24 - 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 Butler, Bridgeville, Monroeville, and North Hills locations on November 24th, 15% of sales will go 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 Erin Ehrlich, Project Bundle-Up Coordinator @412.446.1638 or
November 26 from 11:00 am –2:00 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 27 – 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.
Denice Shilling, 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 29, December 6, 13and 20 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
November 29, December 6, 13 and 20 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 29, December 6, 13 and 20 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
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 3rd-7th- McKeesport Festival of Trees @ Renzie Park in McKeesport
This year The Salvation Army of McKeesport will host a tree full of Treasures for Children's Tags. Come out and grab a tag to help a child this Christmas.
Lts. John & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627
December 4 – 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 4 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 45 – 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 4 @ 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 5 @ 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 7 thru December 11 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, 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 8 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 11 - 9:00 am thru 7:00 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, InterimDirector of Marketing/PR @ 412-446-1642
December 10 and 11from 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 14th thru 16th 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 14 -16 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 14 thru 16 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
Lts. & Kate Esker, McKeesport Commanding Officers @ 412-673-6627
December 14 through 18 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 17-18 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