North Hills Community Outreach Inc

I have been volunteering at North Hills Community Outreach for 12 years! Before that when I was employed I donated money to the organization but now I donate time. I consider everyone there my friend - staff and volunteers alike. When I was 5 my Father was shot in a hunting accident. I can remember receiving services from organizations like NHCO way back then. Food, Christmas presents, Easter baskets, etc. Now I am able to participate in this great organization giving back to others what I myself have received. Volunteers at NHCO tend to stay for the long term! I am so proud to be a part of North Hills Community Outreach.

NHCO is truly a vital organization in our Community. The organization provides a diverse range of services, to impact so many in need. I am fortunate to be a volunteer and speaker for NHCO, and when taking the organization's message to events and groups, inevitably receive positive and enthusiastic interest, and meet many individuals who've benefited from the wide variety of services. NHCO exemplifies "help up not a hand out". I'm grateful to have NHCO serving the needs of our community.

I volunteer with NHCO on an irregular basis but hope to become a regular again soon. Over 30 years I have done volunteer work in various situations, including while posted in Barcelona. I can say unequivocally that NHCO has the most dedicated organization when it comes to utilizing volunteer workers. I always feel welcomed and appreciated. And I always feel that I am contributing, not just "adding to the COUNT" of volunteers.

I have been a volunteer at NHCO for many years, on and off, when my work schedule allows. I am drawn to this organization by the integrity, sincerity, compassion and kindness of those who work there every day to make our North Hills community a better place. They are very dedicated to help others in so many ways, whether it be to offer assistance financially, to help someone get food necessary for a family to survive, a warm coat in the winter time, a backpack for school children, or a shoulder to lean on at a tough time. I definitely have a better day after I leave there having only volunteered for a few hours. Can't imagine our community not having NHCO!!

I have been in community service all of my adult life. North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) Is hands down the absolute best organization with whom I have been associated. I volunteer in their Development Office....fund raising, meet and greet, and giving speeches..we serve the North Hills area of Pittsburgh, and we do an awesome job. It is truly a team approach, and there is NO distinction between paid staff and the volunteers, who number at 1300+. I thoroughly enjoy my time there, and always feel that my efforts are appreciated. We had a humble beginning in 1987 with less than a $65,000 budget, less than a handful of programs, and less than 25 volunteers. Today, we have a $2 Million+ budget, over 20 programs (six of which are United Way funded) and over 1300 volunteers! That's leadership and commitment to the good of our community. I am so proud to be associated with NHCO.

This is a great place to volunteer your time and talent. A great place for help for those in need. Staff and Volunteers take great pains to make it a welcoming place for those who come here for food and other assistance.
I have been a volunteer for 2 years now and I still look forward to going there and doing my bit part to make a difference in this effort. Without NHCO, I sometimes wonder how many people will go hungry! Last year when I volunteered for food distribution for Thanksgiving, it was an eye opener to see who all comes for needed assistance. My experience was extremely gratifying.

You just gathering money and donations, there is no website to GIVE?!, to actually help people who need to be helped!!!

HI, im homeless, i have been for almost 2 years now. me and my husband and my best friend. you would think with the three of us we would be able to get a place to live, but after one year, we were able to get a car. a good car. its cold out again. witch sucks.... Back to the tent boys summer is over.... one day when i grow up, im going to be just happy with what I have. almost 2 years of homelessness, still not holding up signs... still working still homeless. If I thought any one really cared, I guess I would of left my name. but it takes alot more then just a volunteer to get the heck out of the cold into a home... of what your ideal of a home is any way. Im just glad Im in america, people wast a lot of good stuff...

When I retired, I immediately signed up as a volunteer for NHCO. The work they do in the community is amazing – from an organic garden to supplement the food banks to reaching out to seniors – and is done with such compassion. The only agenda of both staff and volunteers is to help people get back on their feet. All clients are treated with dignity and encouragement and many have come by at events to say that NHCO made a positive difference in their lives.

I have been a volunteer for over 20 years and I have seen North Hills Community Outreach grow to an organization that is needed in the community and works very hard to fill that need. Their sole purpose is to continue to provide services of food, utilities, cars, gardening, school supplies, legal assistance, spring baskets, clothing, as well as directing those who need help to other agencies when we can't help them directly, and the list goes on. They are very special.

The entire team of volunteers and staff of NHCO are driven by the sole purpose of helping neighbors through difficult circumstances that life presents. The culture and efficiency of the organization is one that should be replicated by all non-profit organizations. I am proud to be associated with NHCO!

NHCO serves a critical role in the community by helping those in need and the community (volunteers and donors) play a critical role in supporting NHCO's efforts. We are so fortunate to have such services and support for those in need.

NHCO continues to serve people in need. This organization is limited only by the geographical boundaries and by the funding available. They use every possible means to meet the demands of food, shelter, jobs, legal aid, rides, and also school supplies, coats, spring baskets, thanksgiving meals, holiday toys and other gifts,etc. They network with other agencies to increase the scope of aid to those less fortunate.

North Hills Community Outreach has been a lifesaver for many in the North Hills of Pittsburgh for decades. They feed and clothe the poor, collect school supplies for students every fall, and provide numerous services for the unemployed, the newly poor, and the disabled. No other non-profit in my area provides the superb services for so many as NHCO.

When I bought a new car two years ago, I gave them my old car. When my cell phones are replaced, they use cell phones for abused women's safety. When they have a food drive, I donate. When they sell citrus each winter to raise money, I purchase it. This organization is surely one of the best in the country.

My husband and I donate as much as we can because we know that this organization meets the needs of its constituents. Please do what you can to help NHCO continue to help those in need.

I have volunteered at North Hills Community Outreach for many years & see all of the good things that are done with food as well as monetary donations. They are truly one of the best "reach out" to the communities non profits that are in the north hills section of Pittsburgh, Pa. Their caring nature of all of the employees as well as the commitment of volunteers is heart warming. I have seen first hand all of the great things that they do when a need is there such as having free bus transportation for those that
can't afford bus fees; their faith in action program that gives rides by volunteers for seniors that need transportation to Drs. offices; having counselors to help men/women to interview well so that they can get a job and be self-sufficient; their Community Auto program that takes vehicles as donations & makes sure that they are ready for the road and if not, have some work done on the vehicle & sell the vehicle for a reasonable price to a person that needs transportation to get to a job or take their child to a doctor appointment and there are other programs too numerous to mention.

As a volunteer, I see firsthand the dedication and compassion of everyone involved, either staff or the many volunteers. Clients are treated with respect and kindness as they receive help with utilities, housing, employment, food, specialized services to seniors, and assistance with computers, finances and legal issues.

NHCO is an excellent community community partner and well run organization. By relying on donations and volunteers, they are able to achieve great things with donated funds. Their commitment to creating a sustainable garden in order to provide healthy produce for their food pantries is just one fantastic example of the quality organization they are!

They are a great nonprofit and a great resource to those in need in the greater Pittsburgh region. A community garden that supplies fresh produce to their food pantry, community auto program, emergency assistance, ect. We need more nonprofits like North Hills Community Outreach.

What I love about NHCO, among other things, is that it helps people right in our own community who are struggling, often due to things out of their control, such as age or disability, or life interruptions that cause temporary needs (loss of job, accident, etc.). I try to support agencies with global impact but also love that NHCO is helping local folks who have lost their jobs, housing, etc. and need a helping hand. Whether through special projects, like Fall coats or Thanksgiving dinners or school supplies, or ongoing projects like utility assistance and the food pantries and employment resources, they do a fantastic job. I cannot speak more highly of NHCO!!

My sons were looking to get some service hours for a scout merit badge and they contacted NHCO. They went through orientation, which really helped them understand the work that NHCO does. They were most impressed that it was more than a handout and they loved the community garden idea. They both worked at the food bank for those initial service hours, but they also both went on to help more by doing their Eagle Scout projects for them. Everyone they met was so friendly and easy to work with.

As a volunteer for NHCO and currently a board member I am so proud to be part of a wonderful organization that does so many wonderful things for so many people in need. It truly is neighbors helping neighbors.

NHCO has met the needs of the families, individuals and seniors it serves in Northern Allegheny County beyond words. The impact of their caring and generousity is seen and felt on a daily basis.

I'm so happy to volunteer for such a wonderful nonprofit.

I have volunteered for several years for the "Ask the Attorney" segment of this one stop shop for a wide variety of needs. The personnel on site at the Millvale office are welcoming and generous to their clients. The screening makes my volunteer time more effective. The Millvale site is clean, oranized and very accessible to those members of the surrounding communities which need assistance. I personally donate money as well as time to this organization.

NHCO does a wonderful job of meeting such a wide range of needs in our community. The entire organization is filled with committed, passionate people and their volunteers doing an amazing job of helping families, while always maintaining the utmost respect for the people they help.

Every time I think I know how much NHCO can do, I am surprised to learn there is so much more they are offering their community. I have been involved for nearly a decade, most recently as a Board member, and I am amazed by their breadth and depth of caring. From cars to food to education, NHCO reaches out to those most in need and does what it can. I am gratified to serve and observe each amazing effort.

I have worked as a food bank volunteer, toy drive participant, winter coat event coordinator, Job coach and my wife and I are donors to this wonderful organization. Words cannot describe the amazing impact this tremendous organization has on the community and its residents. Seeing the appreciation and knowing that people are there to assist in ones time of need, be it through food, clothing, shelter, employment or just kindness really makes an impact. I would encourage everyone to keep NHCO in mind this Holiday season and all year long and help in any way you can!

I volunteer for the Ask the Attorneys program. The program provides advice to people in the community so that they can understand the legal options that are available and the legal process ahead of them. This program has helped some people connect with free or low cost resources so they can finalize their legal matters. Both in-person and phone consultations are available for the community members, and everyone is treated professionally and receives a high quality of customer service. I'm very happy to help such a sonderful organization.

I have worked with many organizations in my profession and it is refreshing to be affiliated with NHCO. It is rare to see an organization that combines compassion, effectiveness and accountability. It is astonishing how many people are impacted by this group. What an encouragement to know there are resources like this in our community. They are a role model for other non-profits!

As a Board Member for NHCO, I am constantly in awe of the incredible work that NHCO does for our area residents: They feed the hungry, guide the unemployed, clothe the needy, assist with utility payments, provide companionship and transportation for seniors, and respond to families that face natural disasters such as flood victims. They have a competent and caring staff that attempts to address the diverse needs of the community. We are blessed to have this organization as a safety net for our neighbors in need. Karen Schaeffer

North Hills Community Outreach is one of the most caring outreach organizations I have seen. It uses its resources in the most efficient and effective ways possible, to provide the most appropriate services to their clients. It is extremely creative in the numerous ways in which it approaches solutions to peoples' needs. Particularly noteworthy is the Community Auto program, the only such program around Pittsburgh that accepts donated vehicles, rehabs them as appropriate, they sells them at nominal cost to qualified clients in need of transportation.

The work done by the volunteers at North Hills Community Outreach is fantastic. Between the food pantry, the Auto Program, counseling and many other assist services provided by NHCO, our neighbors are in a better place!

North Hills Community Outreach is a fantastic organization! I have donated food, winter coats, and even a gas stove!

NHCO is a terrific organization. The staff and volunteers care deeply for our clients. NHCO offers a vast array of services - which can be of great help to those in need as so many dots can be connected to help produce a very high level of assistance in multiple areas if needed.

As a volunteer, I have seen first hand the compassionate and careful help that is given to people in our community in need. They meet these needs on every level from food to resumes to job search and interviewing skills, untility help, rides and visits for seniors and the disabled, computer skills and much more. This is truly a group worthy of its name and they deserve all the help and support we and our neighbors can give them.

There should be more stars ! Everyone at NHCO is so wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable ! They were there when I needed them most. The pantry workers are so helpful, especially the "Cereal Man" ! Natalie is an Angel and was so helpful and pleasant. It was refreshing to meet such wonderful people. Thank you !

Thanks for your help on my food bills. They are all nice and very helpfull

As President of the Pittsburgh Rotary Club, as well as a three year NHCO board member, I have had the opportunity to see how effective and efficient Fay Morgan and her dedicated staff have been in reaching out to the community. Their efforts are tireless, effective, and far reaching.
The Board is a mixed group of professionals and individuals from many walks of life all cohesively working together to carry forth the mission.
There is no finer, more efficiently, and professionally run non-profit. It is an honor to emulate Fay Morgan's leadership style. NHCO is extremely deserving of being considered for this award.

North Hills Community Outreach is highly organized and efficient in its use of donor resources to assist those in need. Its services are comprehensive, benefiting young and old. I feel assured that what I donate does maximum good. The staff is dedicated and conscientious and make me feel like a member of the team whenever I stop in. Volunteering is also easy and satisfying. Our region is truly blessed by this non-profit organization. Associate Pastor Roger Nicholson, Perry Highway Lutheran Church

This is a great organization who helps so many people in our local community. It is great to see how my donations can help those locally.

I began working with the North Hills Community Outreach about a year as a savings coach. NHCO is a well organized and professionally run organization. It deserves the highest of accolades when it comes to their leadership and vision for the community.

I became involved with North Hills Community Outreach through its Community Auto program. The idea of repurposing donated cars by fixing them up and selling them at way below market value to needy individuals and families was so novel! Once involved, I became amazed and impressed by how well-run and well-managed the organization is. You can be sure that any donation given to NHCO is in good hands, and is going to help those who need it most.

I help senior citizens by giving them rides to doctor appointments, hair appointments or taking them grocery shopping. It is very enjoyable to meet new people and I like the feeling of giving back that I receive from doing this. NHCO is an awesome organization for facilitating this.

NHCO appers to be well run. They took care of everything when I donated my vehicle. I will recommend them if I know of anyone wanting to donate.

NHCO is an incredible asset to our community. They provide a wide variety of programs for those in need. Those programs address immediate need, such as the food pantry, and others provide information and training for participants to make a better life for themselves. They continue to provide the assistance for neighbors in need and help them get back on their feet again. I am happy to be a donor and will continue to support this amazing organization.

There are only 2 organizations I donate to and North Hills Community Outreach is one of the two. They are one of the most caring organizations I have come across. I recommend them to anyone who needs a helping hand.

As a resident of the North Hills community, I've know about NHCO for many years and have regularly donated groceries, clothing, coats and money to this very worthwhile organization. Last year, after retiring, I began to volunteer there for a variety of special projects. My eyes were opened even further when I saw first hand the wonderful services these dedicated people perform. For example, giving emergency counseling and help to desperate people; providing back-to-school supplies to hundreds of needy area children, and warm winter coats to children and adults alike. And of course operating the year-around food pantry which feeds so many. This is a first-class operation, through and through.

I recommend NHCO to everyone--they aren't about hand-outs, they give people a hand up so they can become self sufficient again. They are able to reach out to people in so many ways -- help with utilities, food, job searching and so much more. They help people to help themselves always treating them with dignity and respect. They offer so many ways for folks in the community to become involved as volunteers as well. I know with certainty that all the time and money given to NHCO will be used responsibly to help those in need to the maximum.

This is a phenomenal organization that seeks to meet the needs of people in crisis in very caring, thoughtful, and creative ways. The staff and volunteers are concerned only with helping people through a crisis in a way that is beneficial and preserves their dignity. The Community Auto program that takes donated cars, fixes them up and sells them at minimal cost to people/families who need a source of transportation is an example of how the NHCO understands the basics for helping people achieve independence and add quality to their lives--a car may allow someone to take a better job, and allow children to participate in extracurricular activities.

It is a wonderful organization, well run, and the people are fantastic.

I live in the North Hills and know people who have used the organization and think very highly of them. I like that NHCO supports the North Hills community and has been able to help so many people in multiple ways.

It is truly amazing to see the passion and dedication of the volunteers who work so hard to help their neighbors. The staff is professional, knowledgable and focused in the effort and the combination of staff & volunteers make for an amazingly effective organization. I am pround to be associated with NHCO and fully support the mission.

I have volunteered numerous times over the years for North Hills Community Outreach. I'm always impressed with the warmth and compassion that the NHCO staff always demonstrates towards their volunteers and clients. I'm certain that they are efficient and trustworthy with the resources they are given, and I know I have felt lots of appreciation every time I've volunteered for them. They are such a wonderful organization; so giving and caring to those in need, and such a valuable organization within our community.

I have been very impressed with this organization and contribute money to them every year. When my son was young, myself and several of my friends took parenting classes sponsered by NHCO. They were very helpful.

I have volunteered for the past year with the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry once a month at NHCO in Allison Park, PA. It has been a true highlight of my year to be able to personally interact with individuals who need a little extra help to feed their families. I am grateful to the NHCO staff for allowing me to spend time with these families and a way for me to "give back" to our local community. It is a joy to see the smile on their faces when we can provide fresh produce or dessert treats to them; they enjoy choosing from the many soups, vegetables and fruits available on the food pantry shelves. NHCO respects the dignity of each individual. I am very proud to serve as a volunteer for their Thanksgiving Food Drive and their fundraising "Dessert theater" as well as in the food pantry...in many ways, NHCO is a true beacon of hope and education for the entire community. I applaud the staff and all the volunteers for their daily commitment to serving others.

As a long-time resident of Pine Township, I have been exposed to a variety of NHCO efforts over the years. I would like to personally thank the organization for continuing to strengthen the Northern Allegheny County region.

NHCO is a gem of an organization and I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to serve on various committees and as a Board Member over the past 5+ years. I'm truly amazed at the devotion and effectiveness of the Exectutive Director and staff as they work towards their mission. We are very fortunate to have such an organization in our community.

At the time that I joined the Board of NHCO, I was on many Boards and involved in lots of community activities. I sought out NHCO (versus the reverse) because of their grass roots approach and neighbor to neighbor assistance. I live within the geographic footprint of NHCO and very much like the idea that the organization is helping my neighbors. While my family supports non-profits serving non-US folks with food and medical care, I also like supporting an organization that is helping other Pittsburghers with day to day issues like food, utilities, housing, jobs, transportation, etc.

It is a great organization that uses all donations-- money and in-kind-- to the maximum extent. Which means that if you donate to NHCO, you know every dollar is being stretched to the most. In 30 years in the business and non-profits communities, I have never seen an organization "work" in-kind donations the way NHCO does. It is a great tribute to the executive director and staff but means maximum help to people in our community.

I am proud to be on the NHCO Board.

NHCO is a wonderful organization of "people helping People" and a blessing to the community that it serves! The executive Director, staff and volunteers all work so hard to make sure that our neighbors in crisis and hardship are provided for and cared for with such dignity that many who are helped find a way to give back when things get better for them. NHCO provides Food Pantries, Free Rides to Seniors, utility and housing assistance, holiday sharing projects, back-to-school supplies for children, just to name a few servies. I feel honored to be associated with NHCO over the past 10 years as volunteer, board member and donor.

I VOLUNTEER FOR THE COMMUNITY AUTO PROGRAM FOR THE NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM TAKES DONATED CARS AND FIXES THEM UP FOR PEOPLE BELOW A CERTAIN INCOME LEVEL. I HAVE SEEN IT DO WONDERS FOR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, NHCO ALSO PROVIDES FOOD FOR THE NEEDY, WINTER COATS, FRIENDLY VISITS AND MUCH MORE. IT IS AN ORGANIZATION FILLED WITH WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THOSE IN NEED. I AM PROUD TO BE A PART OF IT.

These people at NHCO are great... They are helping me through since my UC ran out. Natalie has been my advocate and works hard to help. I do appreciate all they have done. Very nice people also.

I have been involved with NHCO for over 5 years, first on a committee to raise capital funds for a satellite office in Millvale, PA, then as a board member. NHCO is a well-run organization with dedicated & caring staff as well as generous volunteers. The Executive Director and staff are good stewards of the resources (funds, in-kind gifts, volunteer hours, etc.) that are given to the organization to help our neighbors in crisis and need.

NHCO is a fantastic organization with a great staff. They make volunteering a wonderful experience.

NHCO is an asset to the greater pittsburgh community. It is an outstanding, non-profit offering much needed support services. Kerry Mulhern is outstanding as a mentor and program coordinator.

NHCO is a well respected not for profit organization meeting it's mission on a daily basis. The administration and staff are well qualified and are willing to go an extra mile to meet the needs of their consumers. As a volunteer I have had an excellent working relationship with everyone at NHCO. The resources at NHCO are extensive and a real asset to Pittsburgh! As an example, one of the exemplary programs at NHCO is, Community Auto. This transportation program has helped hundreds of people buy an automobile, thus helping people in need get to and from a job and becoming tax paying citizens with dignity. NHCO IS A GREAT NONPROFIT!

We interface with NHCO as fellow members of the Northern Area Food Pantries in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. The NHCO organization is well run, enthusiastic, generous with time, information and excess donations. We have always appreciated their leadership and support. Mary Anne Dille, Office Manager, North Hills Food Bank

Community Auto is a program under NHCO. It sells reliable automobiles to low-income, working individuals and families. Individuals donate cars to Community Auto, which, in turn, repairs and inspects them and sells them for about one third less than what they would cost at a used car lot. It is a real win-win proposition. The donors receive the maximum tax deduction because their cars are resold to needy individuals, and the individuals purchase a more reliable vehicle for significantly less than they could through any other channel.

The two individuals responsible for the program, Jennifer Carr and Ed Holdcroft, and genrous, caring, understanding and supportive of the clients. The provide a wonderful service to the community and are great to work with!

North Hills Community Outreach is a Wonderful organization. Volunteering for the Senior program does so much for our community. Without NHCO and "Open your heart to a senior", there would be elderly people in our community without, transportation to Dr. Appts, grocery stores, or simple conveniences that we all take for granted....like being able to walk outside on your sidewalk without worrying about slipping in the snow...thanks to the snow removable volunteers from the NHCO.
Because of this organization, and all aspects of their community service, the North Hills of Pgh is much, much better off.

I was first a volunteer through Faith in Action and was able to get many "new best friends". Recently, I was elected to the board of directors. what a privilege to serve on the Board of such a great community organization.
Eric

I am a donor and occasional volunteer with this fantastic organization. I am amazed at all they do to help those who are in need of assistance in our community. It is an organization that compassionately delivers a hand up in every way one can think of. I know my dollar and other donations are being put to good use with this group. Thank you NHCO!

North Hills Community Outreach is a fantastic place for people to feel secure about getting help when needed. They are very professional and always look out for the person in need first. It has been a pleasure volunteering at the North hills branch. Keep up the good work.

I have been involved in NHCO as a volunteer since 2003. I have served as a Board Member, and worked on Board committees. This organization has helped so many individuals and families in need in the northern Allegheny County area. I am so proud to be a part of this organization. I work with the staff and other volunteers. I have seen first hand how this organization works and how our clients are taken care of in a compassionate way. I have Co-chaired a fundraiser for the last five years and was able to raise funds that were directed to help with rental and utility assistance, caregiving for seniors and adults with physical disabilities, employment, food panty and more. Because we have strong Board members, a dynamic Exercutive Director and dedicated staff, NHCO is an organization that promotes a lot of good will in the community.

Thanks to North Hills Community Outereach, our student volunteers have an opportunity to learn and experience what giving back to a community really means. Our college club student members have been able to participate in the United Way's Day of Caring at the Outreach and also share in various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. So many of our students have been personally touched by your agency whether in terms of assistance with their basic needs of life, food shelter and clothing, to financial assistance for educational purposes, or to set up a household, or to purchase their first home or car. THANK YOU for helping over 700 families in the North Hills area.

Wonderful work done by NHCO!!! Love volunteering for them! Great organization!

I am proud to be a volunteer at NHCO and Community Auto. It's a joy to find a compassionate, commited staff with one goal of providing assistance to those living in the North Hills. I personally know two families who could not have made it through some dark financial times without the help of NHCO. They're the best!

I've volunteered on many projects for NHCO and have met and worked with many wonderful people. We choose to support them financially because we have seen the good that they do for our community.

NHCO is the recipient of a number of my congregation's efforts in Faith in Action. Because we Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe in the inherient worth and dignity of every person, we are active in community service and social action. NHCO is one of our chosen vehicles for living our beliefs. Many community causes ask for our help, compete for our volunteer time and we do contribute both to others, however, as an institution the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills feels a strong community partnership with NHCO. We collect food for the pantry, wrap Christmas gifts at retailers, serve in the Oakmont concession stands of the Women's Open, donate our own classrooms for Open Your Heart to a Senior training, donate money to be used at our Bellwood Kids' Stuff Sale, donate baskets to Spring Share and Backpacks to Back to School projects.

In short we find that a portion of our mission and vision is realized by working with NHCO to help those in our larger community.

I hope that you and your group will join with us in this worthwhile enterprise. Thanks to you all. Lou Bartolomucci, President of the Board, UUCNH

My son and I volunteered at the Food Bank over the summer. What a wonderful team you have and no one was turned away because the food ran out. There was plenty of food and everyone was patient and kind to each other.

The NHCO is a wonderful organization, helping our community is so very many ways. I am a volunteer on the Free Rides for Seniors bus. This service has become integral to the lives of so many residents in our community, allowing them to lead more independent lives than would otherwise be possible.
Kerry Mulhern manages, among many other things, this corp of volunteers. She puts heart and soul into her job and we feel very lucky to have her.

I have been volunteering at the Millvale office of the NHCO for 9 months. It is my pleasure to be there one day a week,

Every one cares for the clients and does everything possible to help them in a caring manner
As a volunteer receptionist I see this happen every day

I have also donated to the Outreach Center, from stamps and coats to crochets hats.

I have also received some services from the Center

Keep up the great work!!! Thank you for all you do!!!

I WAS HAPPY TO BE THE CO CHAIRMAN OF THE TURKEY ON EVERY TABLE SHARING PROJECT. WE WERE ABLE TO PROVID 723 FAMILIES COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNERS.
I FELT SO BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO DO THIS FOR THESE FAMILIES. I WAS ABLE TO GET MY OFFICE TO HELP ON ONE OF THE DAYS, WE DISTRIBUTED THE FOOD. EVERYONE CAME WAY WITH A WONDEFUL EXPERENCE AND WANT TO PARTICAPATE IN MORE EVENTS.
THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE SHARING PROJECT THE NHCO PROVIDES FOR FAMILIES IN THIS AREA.

The North Hills Community Outreach is a wonderful organization and I am honored to be a volunteer. This organization helps so many people in so many ways. They have an excellent food pantry, they provide folks with rides to doctors appointments and food shopping, as well as deliver food and gifts to folks in need.

This quote tells it all, "You're one of God's angels he put on earth."

I am proud to tell people that I am a volunteer for NHCO. The work they do in the community is so valuable. My son and I volunteer one evening a month at the food pantry in Bellevue. The clients are so appreciative and grateful. Although it breaks my heart that there is such great need, the difference that NHCO makes is beyond words. They are unsung heroes indeed.

Thank you for all that you do for the Shaler community!

North Hills Community Outreach program is a wonderful establishment! The staff there is so giving! They are always ready to help their clients with anything they may need. They are always making suggestions about programs I may qualify for. They are so accommodating with the food pantry. They will let you go on special days if you cannot make the scheduled Tuesday food pantry day. I can't imagine another pantry being so considerate of their clients. They make you feel welcomed, not like a burden. They have helped and our helping so many individuals and families in their area! Keep up the good work!

As a past employee, I know how hard working and dedicated the staff is at NHCO. They are totally concerned about the clients and how to help them. The staff are very good stewards of the donations that come in from the public. The numerous volunteers from all walks of the community are a testament to the good works that are being done in the North Hills of Pittsburgh

I have seen the good that NHCO brings to the community. I see how they help people that need help to get back on their feet. It is truly an organization that is well managed that supplies the most to our friends and neighbors when they need help.

NHCO contiues to be responsive to needs in the community. Its professional staff looks for ways to help others with dignity. Nhco uses every dollar it receives to help others.

NHCO has helped so many of our Shaler Area residents. They are a great organization with a big heart. Thank you NHCO!

NHCO has helped so many families of the Shaler Area School District. They are a great organization that continues to help so many people

Thank you for helping members of our community! Great Organization.

I moved to New Hampshire from the North Hills many years ago, but have continued to donate to NHCO because I know that the money I give is leveraged by many wonderful volunteers and administered by an efficiently managed organization that is truly focused on "neighbor helping neighbor." I like knowing that the money I give stays in the North Hills community, where, sadly, due to circumstances beyond the control of many seeking help, there seems to be increasing need. I like the way NHCO offers services that empower people and help them get back on their feet. I was inspired to learn about a woman who donated family farm land, so organic produce can be grown to supplement packaged donations to the foodbank. This is just one of the innovative and locally-based solutions and services that NHCO makes possible.

I am a disabled young adult with a wife and 2 children under the age of 2. NHCO has helped me so much in the past year. Since I am unable to work, they have provided me with much needed food for my family (even the babies). At Christmas time, NHCO helped me provide my family with gifts and food so that it would be a holiday our family will happily remember. Just recenty we had a problem with our well for the water that we use. Again, NHCO stepped in an offered assistance where I was unable to do it myself. I will be forever thankful for the wonderful people and help that my family and I have received.

Thank you.
Brian Hall

I have volunteered for NHCO for 10 yrs and find it very rewarding. NHCO does a great job in helping people from all walks of life.

What a wonderful organization! NHCO touches so many lives in so many ways!

NHCO is a terrific organization. To put it crisply...the organization takes care of people! The staff and volunteers help in so many ways, transportation, food, clothing, support, advice, utilities, housing, etc. etc. It is amazing. Another important aspect is that the organization helps people feel good and get back on their feet. I am proud to be a supporter and Board Member for NHCO

This organization truly serves the needy of our community.

NHCO is a great organization where everyone does the best they can for the clients who come in. Even when it seems like everything that can go wrong has, the staff here never lose hope and always find a way to help people get back on their feet. As an intern, I have helped with many of the programs NHCO offers. I am always astounded by the generosity and authenticity of the staff, volunteers, and donors. They always do the best they can for our neighbors who come in for assistance, going above and beyond their normal duties. Not only does NHCO ensure that people have their basic needs, but there are also programs for the “extras” in life. For example, at Thanksgiving they make sure there is a “turkey on every table,” distributing an entire Thanksgiving dinner- turkey and all- in addition what is typically given at the food pantry. In short, NHCO does amazing things to improve the lives of people living in poverty in the North Hills with dignity, compassion, and respect.

I have volunteered with North Hills Community Outreach for almost four years on projects from mailings to their AMAZING annual citrus sale and I walk in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on the NHCO team each year. Everyone is so nice and they do amazing things to help people in situations I didn't know existed in this part of the city. I'm glad to know they're doing such good work and allowing people (and sometimes dogs) in the hardest situations find their way back to daylight. GO, GO NHCO!!!!

As the head volunteer for NHCO's Food Pantry, I have enjoyed many years of helping distribute food for those who need it in our area. In addition to providing food, NHCO offers many other services such as school supplies in the fall, utility bill relief and toys for children at Christmas time. All of the above and more are offered with a caring spirit and with a dignified atmosphere.

As a funder of the work being done by NHCO I can honestly and wholeheartedly say that NHCO is an excellent community non-profit that brings to life the mission of serving the poor and disadvantaged members of our community. NHCO on countles occasions has gone above and beyond to address the multi-faceted needs of individauls and families in crisis after which they continue to render valuable assistance, aid and support. Our community is a better place to live and raise our families because of the very fine work of NHCO.

I have been a volunteer at NHCO for the past 6+ years. Love working with the staff and the clients. There is patience, compassion, understanding and most of all, just being a good listener when someone needs to vent! See this all the time at NHCO and am very proud to be a part of it!

I have never been involved with a more wonderful organization than NHCO. For starters, the staff is incredibly friendly and I have never felt more comfortable and at-home than I do while I volunteer time here. This organization helps so many people in the surrounding area. For instance, once a week I have had the privilege of assisting in the on-site food pantry. Clients are so gracious when they leave because they no longer have to worry about how they will feed ther families. Also, during a winter project (Sharing Holiday Warmth) clients who applied were given a $50 credit to their gas or electic bill. As I made phone calls to clients, the relief in their voices was when they found they would not be without gas or electric in the winter months was truly heart-warming. I couldn't imagine a better organization.

I have enjoyed supporting NHCO for many years, as does my mother. I see first hand the positive difference they make in the lives of their clients and our community. NHCO follows a holistic approach, addressing all variety of client needs including assistance with basic food, holiday meals, gifts, winter clothes, rent & utilities, transportation, education, life skills training, counseling, spirituality and friendship. NHCO respects the whole person and through their kind grace, wins friends in all the people they bring together. Nice job, well done!

NHCO really helped me along with many others after hurricane Ivan hit and flooded my town along with many other neighborhoods. The volunteers and staff were very helpful in providing assistance and giving me the courage to rebuild my business. They made me want to pay it forward by assisting other companies and families recover from their loses. They deserve any grant awards and donations they can get as they are a first class non profit.

I have volunteered with NHCO for over twelve years and though I seen many personnel changes in that time one thing has remained remarkably consistent. Staff at NHCO are extraordinarily dedicated to serving our community and they truly appreciate their volunteers. I've never left the building without being thanked for volunteering that day by multiple staff members. Our community is very fortunate to have them and they are very appreciative of how supportive our community is for their mission.

I have been a volunteer for with NHCO for 4 1/2 years. I started in the new office in Millvale. The staff is exemplory. The care they give to their clients, all one on one, is a reason to volunteer. No stone goes unturned when finding avenues to help those that come through the doors each day. Tears of discouragement turn into tears of hope and gratitude for those the staff assists. Volunteering as a receptionist allows me to see how each family member works hand in hand to help those in need.

NHCO has a staff of caring individuals. They often go the extra mile to help families who are in difficulties financially, finding food, utility assistance, and if possible shelter.

This community is blessed to have the NHCO. From the Executive Director, Fay Morgan, to the employees and numerous volunteers - you won't find more motivated, caring individuals that work tirelessly to make the lives of those in need better.

The world would be a better place if all communities had an organization like NHCO. They give you a sense of family, knowing someone is there for you if in need.

NHCO is a wonderful service organization that provides critical help to families in the North Hills communities. I am personally acquainted with members of their staff and several of their board members, and am continually amazed at the good work they do with limited resources. The world needs more people and organizations like this - caring, honest, resourceful, reliable and just downright good! When they don't have the resources they need to accomplish their mission, they look for other non-profits to partner with to achieve their goals.

I know three people that are associated with NHCO, two are volunteers and one is an employee. They are all wonderful loving individuals, that work for the good of the community. I am proud to say I have supported this organization as a donor for a number of years because of their commitment to make our community a better, caring place.

NHCO is the embodiment of what we truly need in America: as individuals drift farther apart (separated by the electronic ether and dominated by a strong sense of self-interest) NHCO draws people together in addressing real and critical community needs.

The NHCO family spans generations, socioeconomic status, and religious and ethnic background. It is truly (as it's vision states) "a sharing community."

Over the years I have donated copies of my novels and my compact disc recordings that NHCO has used to raise funds for its activities. I also attended their annual spaghetti dinner (and may have even misspelled spaghetti!). I receive their newsletter and also know people who take have gotten free winter clothing for themselves and their children through the efforts of NHCO.

I am an attorney and have volunteered to meet with people at NHCO. I was very impressed with the staff and the process of how they bring clients in and screen them for thier specific legal need so as to get them to the proper attorney. The staff at NHCO work extremely hard, and smart, for the people in thier community.

I was probably one of the very first clients and did not know it way back.
After our home was destroyed by a flood, NHCO came to the rescue. It is such a good organization. Our family cannot say enough about the compassion these people showed.

NHCO is a local grass roots organization helping people in crisis in many important ways to the communities north of the Allegheny River. The staff provides resources for families in need through various programs such as food pantries, utility and rent assistance, job search and interviewing skills, and low cost auto purchases among other things to help clients to become self sufficient. The staff is extremely dedicated and compassionate in their efforts to provide these services. Through the vision of the Executive employees and Board members, NHCO has increased it's funding sources and therefore aid to the local community over the past several years. I could not be prouder to be a member of this amazing team in helping the communities in my local area.

NHCO is a wonderful organization that is a cornerstone to this community. The time I spent with NHCO has opened up opportunities I would have never been able to pursue and provided me with the experience I needed to be successful. It truly is great!

Wonderful organization that helps families in need!

I have supported this organization for more years than I can count because they SHOW RESULTS! They're big enough to make a real difference but small enough to be personal.

I joined the Family Savings Account program to get my finances under control and make it possible to buy a car. When I got accepted to physician assistant school, I decided a car wasn't as important and changed my goal to paying for tuition! What a relief to know that my next two semesters will be covered without having to take out grad PLUS loans, thanks to the education and assistance I got through NHCO.

I am both a volunteer and a donor to NHCO. I picked donor in the drop down box because I'd like other potential donors to know what a great organization NHCO is. I volunteer with them as a Savings Coach. They truly care about their clients and guide them in a complete, whole person approach to get them the services that will break the cycle of poverty. When they work with grant money, they make the most of it, and work with the program to make sure it is successful.

I interned at NHCO through a program with The Heinz Endowments 3 summers ago. I had a great experience working with the Bellevue branch of NHCO. The work NHCO does is invaluable to the community.

As a pastor in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, I found NHCO to be a helpful partner in ministry in many ways. As I encouraged our people to be involved with our community, NHCO was an organization to which I could point them to share their gifts for ministry with people in need. As we looked for ways to share ministry monies we raised to help people, NHCO was one trusted place those funds could be offered. As we encountered people with multiple needs, there would be ways we could help, but also we would need to provide for needs beyond our congregation's abilities. NHCO was a place with whom we could partner to make a difference in the lives of these people in need.

I love NHCO. I volunteer with the Operations Staff sending out thank you letters, entering checks and in kind donations, and doing anything else that comes up to help. My father was shot in a hunting accident when I was 5. We relied heavily on outside agencies to help us through tough times. NHCO is my way of giving back to the community. The volunteers and staff are a wonderful group of people. I would encourage anyone to volunteer or donate to NHCO. My daughter also comes with me during the summer and is able to help with the Back-To-School sharing project.

Our church adopted NHCO as its "agency of the year 2010". We were involved in a variety of drives (food, back to school supplies, winter coats, christmas gifts) and provided volunteers for many events (citrus sale, coat shops, salvation army kettle campaign, bookseller fundraisers). NHCO visited our church twice to report about their work in our community and to answer questions.

I live near NHCO's main office and I work with low-income people in my job so connecting with NHCO was a natural fit. I volunteered as an attorney and in their volunteer caregivers program and then was asked to be on their Board. It was a rewarding experience-it helped me learn more about the organization and I was able to help shape the organization's mission and direction on many issues. They are a great organization who uses their money wisely and effectively and has a reputation of compassion and integrity in the community. I was honored to be associated with NHCO.

NHCO consistantly uses talent (minimal staff and hundreds of volunteers) and resources (donated space, donated goods, cash donations) In my personal experience with the agency, I've witnessed moms complete their GED's (and move on to other training/education programs) and college degrees (and go on to career positions), unemployed individuals get necessary energy assistance to get them through the tough times and avoid utility terminations, and seniors receive transportation and shopping services that allow them to remain in their own homes with dignity. All who volunteer truly feel their talents are well-utilized and that they truly make a difference.

I retired from a major company after 40 plus yrs. I wanted to volunteer for a community project of some sort. The part-time job I had had a varied and changing schedule which made it difficult to set up any type of 'assigned' volunteer work on a regular schedule. NHCO found a spot for me that more or less left it up to me as to when I performed my duties once a month. It has worked out perfectly and I am really grateful for this opportunity to give back.

Bill

As a former board member and current volunteer I am constantly amazed at the fine work and wonderful attitudes of everyone associated with this organization. People helping peope is more than a slogan at this very effective and charitable organization.

Started out as a volunteer, became a board emember - continu as a life long supporter. I cannot beleive how lucky I am to be a part of this organization and all the good it does.

NHCO is a great organization that serves many people of Pittsburgh. Everyone working there is so welcoming and friendly!

North Hills Community Outreach is truly an organization of people helping people. NHCO strives to help people with the utmost dignity, without judgement. NHCO meets the many basic needs of people in crises, while also helping them to become self-sufficient in the long run. I have never met such a kind, caring, and selfless group of people, and I am truly honored to be a part of NHCO.

We have never needed to go to a food bank before and everyone is just wonderful, kind, and accepting. They provide many additional services to those in need and address the needs of all ages.

I had made a desparation call for help. The lady that answered my call was very understanding to my needs and we had made an appointment for a meeting. The lady I met with walked me through all my options and finally agreeing on a plan of action,she showed me there was a light at the end of the tunnel. That lady's name is Nicole M. Davis. Speaking from experience,I feel she is such a valuable assett to your organization and a Godsend ,along with your orginization,to me and my 20 yo pregnent daughter. My daughter and I would love to personally thank all of you who are committed to helping those in need but I do have a special feeling of gratitude to Nicole.(give her a raise or a day off). Once again My daughter and me thank you all from the bottom of our hearts,May God bless you all.Thank you. Nicole Lee & Keith Leighton McElvany

Already struggling as a family last year, when the economic situation got worse, my husband lost enough hours on his job to endanger our being able to maintain life in the area. We have had to make use of the food pantry for the past year and a half, when we used to be able to donate regularly. Unfortunately, the situation has also left our 3 year old son without proper health coverage (due to an error between the current and previous insurance companies). We were not expecting to be able to get him his life-saving medicine (he has just been diagnosed with severe asthma, which is not under control yet)and asked if they might also be able to assist us with the funds we lacked for to purchase his medicine. Thankfully, they were able to give us the difference between the funds we had and what we needed to get his medicine. This saved us an emergency room visit last night!, as his asthma gets worse whenever he plays/walks more than 30 yards/ or just about any other form of exercise. His pediatrician thinks it might clear up as he gets older, but for now it is severe enough to be life-threatening. May God Bless and Keep the great people of NHCO in his care at all times! AMEN!

My name is Janice Bukambu.I am an international student at La Roche College.I major in IT.The North Hills Community outreach has been a great help in my life.The food I get each month and the winter coats I received have really helped me.All I can say is that May God Bless evryone making my life and education dreams come true here in the USA.

I recently came into the United States of America. it hasnt been easy. i experienced a loving and caring gesture from North Hills outreach in various ways and i think it has really help me and my roommates a lot... i appreciate everything they do for us and may God bless them.

North Hills Community Outreach is a shining beacon in the North Hills that provides support to many individuals and families in need. They have touched many lives and with community support, will continue to do so. We are proud to support NHCO whenever we can and we encourage others to do likewise.

Everyone is greeted cheerfully and always treated with respect -- it helps you maintain your dignity during a hard time in your life. They offer a variety of services and referrals. They are very professional and non-judgmental.

NHCO has been a life saver. We have 3 girls and I am disabled(which makes it hard for my husband to work full time).In Nov. we had to move because the conditions of that house were bad,so when Christmas came we had nothing. NHCO put us in several programs and a toy shop,my girls had a wonderful day.They helped with backpacks,as well as winter coats for the whole family. Recently they helped with getting a vehicle. Thank you NHCO you guys are the best, God bless.

I began volunteering for North Hills Community Outreach two years ago, after volunteering at different places for many years. I was looking for a new place to help, where my contributions would be respected and valued. A friend told me what a wonderful place the Outreach was, and how fun (yes, fun) it was to go there each week. I was hooked the first time I went. I work for the Operations department, so one of my responsibilities is helping with the enormous task of tracking the in-kind and financial donations. The most wonderful part of the job is that I get to see how unbelievably generous and kind our donors are! It is so uplifting to see such caring, especially in this day and age when so many people are struggling. I also cannot begin to explain how unique North Hills Community Outreach is as a volunteer organization. Not to take anything away from the staff, because they are truly amazing, but the volunteers and donors are really the lifeline of the Outreach. If you are considering volunteering, NHCO is the place! I don’t know if you’ve ever had the experience of volunteering somewhere and feeling as though you did not accomplish much or that you were not really appreciated. Maybe the job wasn’t explained clearly or you were asked to do something you weren’t comfortable with. There are so many diverse types of opportunities here that it’s easy to find something you’ll enjoy. Whether you want to help occasionally with one of the sharing projects, do computer work, answer phones, work in the food pantry, help with transportation or do one of the many other tasks available (way too many to list), you will feel wonderful about it afterward. It doesn’t have to be a weekly commitment either. Help at any time is greatly appreciated—it’s busy and there’s always something going on!

The People at the outreach are the greatest. They are very kind and willing to help you any way they can. I have been to their food pantry and they helped me to give my children a christmas. I can't thank them enough for their help and caring.

The people here are great!! They are very understanding and caring to families.. I just did the toy shop and the two women that were helping me shop for my three kids were very helpful and kind.. Also they helped me out with clothes and coats for my three kids and I thank them all the time..

This whole staff is wonderful!They help you out in every way! I am a single father who strugles month to month with 2 children.I want to thank the wonderful staff and most of all the volunters who donate the gifts and food.These goodhearted people made me smile which i haven"t done in 5 years for personal reasons. they gave my children and myself hope and joy for the holidays! thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!!!!!without you i would have struggled in many ways.THANK YOU AND GODBLESS EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU!!!!! happy holidays!

This organization helps to provide people with the needed basics of living. It has a food pantry that is stocked with a wide variety of foods as well as the very necessary toiletries. It has annual coat give-aways. Special emphasis is on the holidays where extra food, gift cards to local food stores to help supplement the holiday meal, utility payments during Christmas time, and even toys and clothing for children for all holidays. It also provides resources where people are able to recieve bags of clothes for their children during the school year. As if all this is not enough, it even helps with special financial problems that may arise. NHCO also supervises the Family Savings Plan through the state where a person saves $2,000 and the state matches their savings. Perhaps the most to be remembered from all the help I have been fortunate to receive is how kind the people who run it, and their volunteers, have been to me. No one seems to judge nor view anyone requesting help as "less-than"; they simply want to help in any way they can. It's an awesome place.

North Hills Community Outreach is wonderful. I did not have the money to purchase furniture at one time and did not know where to turn to until a friend happened to mention the Outreach Program. They helped me out and one day I wished to return the favor by volunteering my services in any possible way.

NHCO helped my project come to life. They worked as a liason between our group and the United Way to get a family help making their house liveable. We spent a day painting, cleaning, sorting, building a closet, putting in a bathroom and drywalling.

North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) located in Millvale was there to help those devastated by the floods that nearly destroyed their community several years ago. NHCO has not yet tired in its quest to help those in need-- even old dogs! As I surfed the web I came across a wonderful volunteer, Maria Christina, via her link on the Animal Friends website trying to honor the dying wish of a transient woman Maria purposed to help. That wish was to keep "Midnight Blue", the dog owned by that transient,-- her one and only companion in life & the only soul that stayed faithfully by her side when everyone else shunned her-- alive. I saw Blue and he looked pitiful. Who'd adopt this near-death, depressed, underweight, lame, tumor-filled 14 year old? ME! I drove from Sewickley Heights to pick up Blue from a dear woman in the South Hills who had him for only 80 hours before realizing she couldn not keep him. I immmediately took Blue to Dr. Maro, my Holistic Vet up in Chippewa, where he had a full work up and holistic therapies and was found to be in fine shape even though he was about 110 in people years! Several days later and 24/7 at my side, Blue realized he wasn't going to move again and began to perk up. He had surgery and continues therapies and is now very active, very handsome, very funny, very much loved and very SPOILED! He travels with me to friends' houses and makes himself at-home and endearing. My expectations with NHCO & Animal Friends was FAR EXCEEDED!!! I wanted info and ended up with a love story. When NHCO gave its word it was kept and it met the needs of the community in ways that go beyond paperwork. Maria kept her promise to someone who died for something that can't even speak for itself. Who'd have ever noticed if NHCO gave the body of the transient woman to the coronor and put the dog down? Only Maria's own heart would know. That's why I know NHCO is a GREAT non-profit. At her own expense, Maria provided for Blue's care because his "first mom" trusted Maria would do so. Now Maria can say "mission accomplished" because Blue has a loving home, a wonderful Vet, lots of chewies, an oversized stuffed featherdown chair and blankie from which to watch TV while waiting for one of his homecooked meals to be served. He's my ol' boy and I know Blue knows I'm his new mommy. THANK YOU NHCO!

I heard about North Hills Community Outreach through my school, immediately contacted a staff member, and then began my work shortly after. Yes, I did see the results I was hoping for. I expected that I would help those members of the Pittsburgh community who are in need and so far I have done that. We collected items for food drives and also collected bicycles that we gave out for free to clients. Recently, we worked together with PALS, an organization that promotes clean communities and works to achieve that goal. My fellow employees and I worked hard to clean up the local creek in Millvale and dispose of trash and dangerous objects that were in the creek. Our next project is a cell phone drive in which we will collect old cell phones.

NHCO is everything that I expected and more. I came to know NHCO through a flier in the mail. Last year I applied for a job there as a Youth Leadership Coordinator. I was hired there. As a Youth Leadership Coordinator I help out around the Millvale NHCO office as well as participate and encourage others to participate in NHCO's Sharing Projects. The latest Project that I worked on involved bicycles. We had a lot of repaired bikes, and we would fit a person properly to a bike. We would then give them information on repairing and maintaining their bike. Also, if their kids did not have a helmet, we had gift cards that they could buy a helmet with. I haven't met a person at NHCO who isn't caring and devoted to their job, NHCO, and most importantly, families who are in need of NHCO. Everyone who works here is very positive and nice. The facilities at the NHCO office are very nice for a Non Profit Organization. They have a pantry of emergency food for any family who is in instant need of food. Nothing is run down or unkempt. NHCO also has a great community center underneath of it's office. This community center is a great place in which they hold many events in. Overall, NHCO is a great place that I have had the pleasure of working for, and I strongly encourage anyone who is looking for a great volunteer experience to volunteer or work for NHCO.

I had volunteered for NHCO in the past with various school and community services, but in January of 2008 I was hired as a youth leadership coordinator for the Millvale location. One of the first things I learned about the organization is that they have several locations including but not limited to: Allison Park, Millvale, etc.; making the organiztion more available to those who do not have transportation or have limited transportation. Unlike most organizations that I have helped with in the past, I discovered within my first few days of working here that NHCO exclusively helps those in need in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh but will help other places if need be. NHCO can address a variety of issues in a person's life including spiritual, emotional, physical, and material needs. While NHCO will provide emergency assistance such as emergency food or emergency rent payment, NHCO works with the people in need to become and stay self-sufficient in their daily lives thru a diverse selection of programs such as community auto, a family savings account, and so much more. As part of my job, I run and maintain collection drives in the local area at places such as my school district and my church. A nice thing about these drive is that there is no age limit on collecting items. I have involved children as young as the elementary-school age level and have involved senior citizens from my church. Since my time working here, I have personally participated in the Souper Bowl Drvie, the Spring Share collection, and the Bike Shop; all which had great success. I would recommend the services of this organization to anyone in need because of the diversity of their programs.

This orgainization really has the best interest of the families in mind. They do anything and everything they can to help as many people as they can and their successes are huge. They consider all circumstances and do their very best to make everything work out. Also, this organization does not only provide emergency assistance in times of crisis, but it helps people to help themselves and get their lives on track and really gives them the opportunity to be more independent and self sufficient. This organization helps so many grateful people and it's a great honor to be a part of it.

This is a great organization. Being out of work is difficult. The staff is compassionate and caring. They made me feel welcome. I appreciate their kindness, and the respect they gave to me. Thanks so much!

i'm e-mailing you to express such a honest thank you for all of your services you have given me so graciously. natalie knows alot of my story and without her guidence i'd be still in a shell somewhere. i came from an abusive relationship, molested as a child(not by any family member), not able to enter into a healthly relationship and 2 of my 4 kids were in a trauma level 1 lifeflight car crash not expected (by any doctor) to survive. through seeing the neuro critical unit team "crack my son's chest massage his heart and race him to the operating" i fell to the wall crying to the lord not to take my son away from my, he went through my divorce. abuse, etc. with me. and promised me prior he'd always be close to me. i'm his mom, his enforcer, his friend, and sometimes i don't agree with him so i become the enemy, but he says "i understand you mom and it's your uncondtional love for me that sometimes makes you make those choices i understand and love you for raising a boy to a man all on your own, i understand and love you always the same as you love us uncondtionally." i've had some hard things happen and it's out of my control...but just as i pray about my son, and daughter(whom doesn't speak to me after the accident she was also in, i don't know her reasons for the hate she carries in her heart for me...i'm going to let the lord my heavenly father take care of that), and thank the outreach center for helping me with bills, food, and just plain listening to me talk. without the help i honestly needed someone's help. no one has ever taken me under their wing and help gradually begin to heal and fly again. i pray i'll oneday again soar like an eagle through life as i once have. this is just a thank you note and appreciation of all you have done. sincere thank you, from beth

nhco has literally been a lifesaver for me. I would be homeless if it were not for their help & the help of generous donors. I had fallen on hard times,had to quit my job because of various health problems. I am now waiting on word from social security disability(which is a nightmare). In the meantime i applied for welfare & the little amount of money I get from welfare doesn't cover my mortgage. I had gotten a forclosure notice from my mortgage company & nhco saved me from forclose. They gave me help with utilities-who to call, help with filling out paperwork-everything. I also recieve food every month(excellent selection),clothing,toys for the kids for Christmas,gift certificates for meals for Thanksgiving plus extra food. I have also gotten a lot of emotional support from them. I felt very welcomed the first time I went there. They didn't make me feel like I was just there for a handout. They really are there for you for as long as you need them.

NHCO is extremely helpful in various aspect such as, their food bank program, winter coats, school supplies for children, helping with payment of utilities, and so much more. They do not make you feel as if your less of a quality person when you ask for help. Sometimes you need help and they treat you like family. As a single parent i dont know what i would of done without them more than once. Thank you & God bless you all.

NHCO is a great organization that shows compassion and respect to their clients. Compassion Allegheny is a great resource to new and existing organizations to help them negoiate and thrive in the changing climate in the non profit and government environ.

I have been a volunteer for NHCO for over ten years so I have seen this wonderful organization grow in their desire to help people in need and reach out to the community. We have been through floods in the Pine Creek area and Millvale. Those disasters taught us so much about what our mission should be and that is what we do. We feed, clothe, find jobs, help with utilities, provide rides for people for shopping and doctor appointments and provide counseling and the list goes on and on. I am very proud to be part of this wonderful organization.

It is a privilege to serve on the Board with North Hills Community Outreach. We are constantly re-defining ourselves through the needs of our communities that we embrace. The people that I serve with and work through are graceful in what they do to help others.

I am currently in my second term as a North Hills Community Outreach Board member. It’s a great organization with an outstanding staff! Fay Morgan, the ED, as well as the staff and volunteers, make sure that our mission is continued. Our mission is to make sure no one is cold, hungry, or forgotten. We continue to serve thousands of families experiencing hardships on a daily basis. Many are not aware that NHCO was founded as a direct result of the devastating flood in Etna in 1987. It’s hard to believe that same hardship was repeated with Ivan and Katrina. Over the past 20 years, (We just celebrated our 20th year in existence!) NHCO has grown and expanded their mission to include many different outreach programs.

As an NHCO Board member, I have the unique opportunity to see the dedication and expertise of the staff - especially Fay Morgan the Exec Dir. - up close. Perhaps their greatest strength is an acute understanding of the everyday needs of north hills residents in crisis. They have developed programs that address the real needs of these people and show us success stories at every board meeting. It is truly an honor to work with them. Bill Miller

This organization is wonderful! I am a new volunteer and have enjoyed every second of my time here thus far! The staff at NHCO works day in and day out to ensure that people in the community are able to live a quality life and keep their dignity. My elderly grandmother takes advantage of one of their services - - the "free rides for seniors bus." This bus has allowed her to keep many of her freedoms and still meet friends for lunch, attend doctors appointments, and go shopping.

I'm in my fourth term as a Board member of NHCO, having had to take a year's leave after the second term. Because I hear and observe the needs of the North Hills community, I collect food and coats and participate in as many fund-raisers as I can. Although I don't have direct contact with the recipients, I hear how appreciative they are of the quality of the service and the dignified manner in which it is offered. For example, instead of buying Christmas toys for the children of families in need, we collect money to help pay for their heat and light and allow them the dignity to make their own purchases for their children's holiday's gifts! I've observed our executive director develop NHCO from a staff of about eight employees to a wonderful, caring staff of about 25! The Board is very proud of the way she represents us to individual donors, corporations, and foundations. She is terrific!

This organization helps members of our local communities with various needs and problems. They provide food, clothing and help with gas and electric when needed. They helped and continue to help flood victims with various needs.They provide toys for children at Christmas. If this agency can't help someone with their problems/needs they provide direction to other agencies that can help. They give spiritual counseling and guidance when needed. Most needed is money to continue this excellent work.

I started my experience with North Hills Community Outreach in April 2006. I was immediately impressed with the compassionate way that so many people in need were helped. Everyone is treated with dignity. This organization excels at bringing the community together to help their neighbors in need. The volunteers were all treated wonderfully, too. I always felt appreciated and it became almost addictive to be here.

NHCO excels in providing resources and support for those in need within the local community with a very low expense ratio. The management, staff and board members are the most dedicated, hard working and compassionate people I have ever had the privilege to work alongside. The organization has grown dramatically over the last three years and continues to expand it's services and resources.

As a volunteer, I am impressed by the number of programs North Hills Community Outreach offers and the number of communities it services. Clients are treated with courtesy and respect.

North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) is a model non-profit in Allegheny County. As a former congressional staffer specializing in economic development and specifically working with Pittsburgh's non-profit community I witnessed NHCO's operating efficiencies and their sound business model. NHCO has worked with non-profits throughout the region as a mentor with great success through a federal program called Compassion Capital. Through there work, they have gained great respect from the local, state and federal governments.

The volunteers and employees at the Millvale satellite of the North Hills Community Outreach excel in helping people to keep their utilities on, to providing food, and referring clients to agencies who can help them. Each client is treated with respect and their needs are of the utmost importance to the staff serving them. Working as a receptionist and at various odd jobs gives me a first hand look at the needs of the clients that contact the office. NHCO does an excellent job with every client that it serves.

This organization excels in everything it does. Every client is treated with respect and dignity. The staff goes above and beyond their call of duty.

This organization is great when it comes to helping people meet the basic needs of life. Staff and volunteers also strive to help people reach self-sufficiency beyond basic human needs. For example, people are able to acquire jobs, purchase cars, and gain an education with the help of the organization. The organization also works to help other non-profits become successful.

No bells, no whistles, no huge salaries or administrative expenses; NHCO defines “full-service” and embellishes it with efficiency and seven pounds of caring. Over 6300 services were delivered last year. But that doesn’t really reflect the truth. NHCO’s motto of “People Helping People” defines what really happens through services. Individuals receive not only assistance for their immediate situation but often learn to better themselves and their lives for the future. That, to quote my teenagers, “Is WAY COOL.”