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- EIN 20-1118762
- (412) 621-6151
- 800 N Bell Ave Ste 200 Carnegie PA 15106-4330 USA
- www.paconnectingcommunities.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: Pa connecting communities is an organization designed to provide services to and opportunities for mentally and physically disabled persons and elderly persons in allegheny county, pennsylvania. The organization's goal is to give these persons training, knowledge, and experiences they need to function at school, work, and in the general community, and to improve their quality of life. Pa connecting communities will accomplish this goal by providing educational classes, social and recreational opportunities, health and fitness classes and cultural opportunities. Many persons with special needs experience failure at school, work, or within the community because they have not acquired the basic life skills needed to be successful. Pa connecting communities' programs will lead to the development of life skills and self esteem which will enhance success at school, work, and within the community.
Programs: The organization operates day programs throughout allegheny county that operate day programs which provide persons with special needs with training in vocational skills, remedial education and/or socialization.
the organization holds monthly dances/special events for persons with special needs to promote socialization and inclusion in the community.
the organization operates a home and community habilitation program that provides companions to individuals with disabilities and special needs. This experience enhances the life and social skills to integrate these individuals into the community. The organziation received grants to facilitate programs that will educate women of disabilities and specials needs on breast cancer awareness and health issues as wells as anti-victimization and safety.