Human Services Center Mon Valley

Ready to be a Tax Prep Hero? Join our team and make a real difference! No experience is required and we will train you! Serve a 3-hour shift weekly during tax season. Visit our website https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ or dial 412-437-8229 for details. 💼✨

Students at Penn Hills took charge this year by participating in a dynamic mock interview session! 🎓🤝 Witnessing their growth and professionalism was truly inspiring.

Students from Penn Hills and Woodland Hills Schools who are enrolled in our Emerging Leaders Program recently attended the HBCU Fair at PNC Park. They received on-the-spot acceptances to great HBCU’s from across the country! Congrats to our students!

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the volunteers who make a difference in our community - especially our VITA tax volunteers! Want to join this amazing crew that last year brought nearly $700,000 in tax refunds to our community? Contact us at 412-437-8229 or find more info at https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/
No experience is needed, and shifts are just 3 hours per week during the tax season.

Our ELP team has been hard at work discussing upcoming opportunities for our students! If you are part of the Emerging Leaders Program, keep an eye out for information on:
✨Mock interviews
✨Job Shadows
✨College visits

World AIDS Day is coming up in 2 weeks and you don't want to miss this great event by our partners AIDS Free Pittsburgh, Allies for Health + Wellbeing, True T PGH, and more!

December 1 is World AIDS Day and this year we wanted to commemorate differently. We want to see that red attire and your best red look. Best Dressed will win a trophy and bragging rights! Check out our event page and be sure to RSVP (ITS FREE)! Follow the link in our bio!

Thank you to our partners who helped make this event happen:

QMNTY Center , True T PGH, Spirit, and Allies for Health + Wellbeing

https://facebook.com/events/s/the-category-is-red-a-world-ai/741967757950342/

There's still space for YOU to join our team of Tax Prep Heroes! Tax volunteers serve a 3-hour shift each week during our tax season. NO experience is needed and we will train you! Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ for more information or call 412-437-8229 for more information.

Did you know all Medicaid + CHIP households must now renew their coverage each year? Don’t risk losing coverage! Complete your renewal when your packet arrives. If you still qualify, and applied on time, your coverage will continue. If you are no longer eligible for state coverage, you’ll receive info on coverage through Pennie, PA’s healthcare marketplace. For more info: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/PHE/

There's still time to join us next Thursday, November 16th at 12pm for our FAFSA and Student Aid webinar. Staff from PHEAA will discuss the financial aid, strategies to think about affording college, and the newly redesigned FAFSA. Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/monthly-webinar/ to register.

With only a few weeks left in the year, the IRS encourages people who haven’t checked their withholding recently to do it soon so they can make any adjustments needed to avoid a potential surprise, like a balance due, when they file their tax return next year. The Tax Withholding Estimator can help you determine if you have too much income tax withheld, if you need to withhold more, or how to make an estimated tax payment to avoid a tax bill when you file. To use the tool, visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator

We appreciate and celebrate our local heroes who give back by providing free tax preparation to people in need. We would love to have you join our team for the upcoming tax season! Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ for more information about being a Greeter or Tax Preparer at our site!

The Youth LIFE After-School Program celebrates fall by having a party!! Students were allowed to bring a costume and dress-up if they wanted. They rotated through a trail mix activity, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, Mummy Wrap game, & had cake to celebrate Ms. Sharyn's birthday! They even got to show off their dance skills with DJ Mr. Sly & started a dance circle. It was so fun seeing their confidence!! 👻

The general election is coming up on Tuesday, November 7. Make sure you have the information you need to vote effectively! Check out these resources before the election:
Find your polling place: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/pollingplaceinfo.aspx
View a sample ballot for your voting district: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

This National , consider joining our Free Tax Prep team! Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference in your community by helping others access their tax refunds. Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ for more information.

Last year our Tax Volunteers helped 640+ households file their federal, state, and local income taxes for free, bringing nearly $700,000 in refunds back to our community. YOU can make it happen again this coming tax season! We are seeking volunteers who can prepare taxes or greet taxpayers. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! For more information, visit https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ or call 412-437-8229.

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election! Visit https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx to register or update your information if you recently moved. Visit https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup to see what's on your ballot for the November 7 election!

Get ready to don your cape and be a Tax Prep Hero! With just 3 hours per week, you can help local residents access their tax refunds, which helps put food on the table, pay heating bills, further education, and more. NO experience is needed and we will train you. Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ for more information or call 412-437-8229.

The latest edition of The Communicator is now online. The Communicator is the quarterly newsletter of our Mon Valley Providers Council, a partnership with 70+ other agencies serving our region. Learn more about expanded property tax/rent rebates, local students excelling in math and reading, free job training programs, and our FAFSA webinar! Read The Communicator at: https://hscmonvalley.org/communications/the-communicator-newsletter/

Global Links and Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank are hosting a Drive-Up Diaper Distribution on Saturday, October 21st from 2-4pm. The event will be held rain or shine at the McKeesport Area Senior High School.

Families and caregivers of young kids who are experiencing financial hardship are invited to line up by car to receive a FREE one-month supply of kid's diapers per household. Option of choosing up to 2 different sizes of diapers: sizes 1-6 available, no newborn diapers or pull-ups. Children do not need to be present.

For everyone’s safety, they CAN’T accommodate walk-ups. Contact Western PA Diaper Bank for how to get help if you don’t have a vehicle.

Join us for our next financial literacy webinar on Thursday, November 16th at 12pm. Staff from PHEAA will discuss the financial aid application process, different types of financial aid, and strategies to think about affording college. Staff will also discuss the newly redesigned FAFSA and answer your questions. Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/monthly-webinar/ to register.

Join Just Harvest and PHAN (Pennsylvania Health Access Network) on Tuesday, October 17th for a guided conversation about medical debt. You can share how medical debt impacts your life and access to healthcare. The event will take place over Zoom, and participants will be thanked for their time with a $25 gift card. Contact Dana at 412-643-2349 or [email protected] to sign up.

Introducing the Woodland Hills ELP class of 2023-2024! The students have started off the year strong at the PASSHE instant decision day with early college acceptances from PennWest, IUP, and Slippery Rock.

Even though it's October, we're getting ready for the upcoming tax season and we need YOU to be a Tax Prep Hero! Tax volunteers serve a 3-hour shift each week during our tax season. NO experience is needed and we will train you! Visit https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/ for more information or call 412-437-8229.

Thank you to everyone who came to our 23rd Annual Mon Valley HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk on Saturday. You helped to make the event a success! A very special thanks to all of our sponsors who made this event possible:

Auberle, SisTers PGH, Squirrel Hill Health Center, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Pittsburgh Area Center for Treatment of HIV, Allegheny Health Network Center for Inclusion Health, AIDS Free Pittsburgh, Allies for Health + Wellbeing, Enscoe Long Insurance Group, McKeesport Hospital Foundation, Metro Community Health Center, C-1 Trade Show Services, TCV Community Services, Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center Inc., The Open Door, Inc., University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough, Adagio Health, Latterman Family Health Center/UPMC McKeesport Family Medicine Residency, MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, Penn State Greater Allegheny, Prevention Point Pittsburgh, Shepherd Wellness Community, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, Century Heritage FCU, Community College of Allegheny County, Mon Valley Initiative

Don’t forget: tomorrow is the 23rd Annual Mon Valley HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk! Join us in Turtle Creek at our building (519 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek, PA 15145) for day-of registration. This is a free community event, open to everyone. There will be free HIV testing, resources, food, and fun! For more information, visit https://hscmonvalley.org/event/23rd-annual-mon-valley-hiv-aids-awareness-walk/

We kicked the school year off with our first ever ELP Meet & Greet! Students had breakfast and got familiar with our staff and other students from each of the 5 local school districts we serve.

Stop by on Wednesday, October 4th starting at 4pm for a free food distribution! Drive or walk up. Pick out produce to take home. Bring carts or bags if you have them. Distribution lasts for 2 hours, or while supplies last. No ID or registration required.

To learn more, call 412-460-3663 ext. 655 or email [email protected].

Hosted by the Braddock Carnegie Library Association and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

There’s still time to participate in the 23rd Annual Mon Valley HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 7! Grab your family members and friends and join us in Turtle Creek (519 Penn Avenue Turtle Creek, PA 15145) at 8:00am for day-of registration. There will be free food, HIV testing, and resources. You can find more information at https://hscmonvalley.org/event/23rd-annual-mon-valley-hiv-aids-awareness-walk/

The Youth LIFE After-School Program is in full swing! This program serves students in 1st-5th grade living in the Woodland Hills School District. Students get a mix of homework help, supplemental math and reading practice, recreation, and FUN FRIDAY to reward working hard throughout the week. So far students have decorated doors, designed leaves for fall, and watched the fun Homecoming Parade!!

Our HIV/AIDS Walk is getting closer and we'd love to see you there! Join us for the free Walk, cookout, and resource fair. Free HIV testing will be provided and get entered for a chance to win prizes! Sign-up at: https://hscmonvalley.org/event/23rd-annual-mon-valley-hiv-aids-awareness-walk/

Literacy Pittsburgh will be teaching a series of FREE computer classes at our campus in Turtle Creek on Thursdays in October. Learn how to use Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive. Sign up for 1 class or all 3. Everyone who registers for and attends a class will be entered to win a gift card! Sign up by calling 412-209-8468 or emailing [email protected]

Want to rewatch one of our financial literacy webinars? Head on over to our YouTube page where you can find past videos on topics such as credit, building a budget, homeownership, and more. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/HumanServicesCenter

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The Walk is less than a month away! Sign-up at: https://hscmonvalley.org/event/23rd-annual-mon-valley-hiv-aids-awareness-walk/

Join us for the free Walk, cookout, and resource fair. Free HIV testing will be provided and get entered for a chance to win prizes.

Monroeville will be a part of an Alternative 911 Emergency Response pilot in the coming year. Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services is hosting a community event at the Monroeville Public Library tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19, from 5-6:30pm. At this event, DHS staff will give a presentation about alternative 911 emergency response, answer questions, and facilitate discussion groups. Register at https://tinyurl.com/MonroevilleAltResponse if you’d like to attend. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Stop by our facility in Turtle Creek next Tuesday the 19th from 11am to 6:30pm for . Our staff can help you register to vote or update your registration if you recently moved. Donuts and door prizes available for those who register!

Join our next financial webinar to hear from Fund My Future PGH and the Pennsylvania Treasury about how you can save for your child’s future. You will hear about various savings methods available for residents in Allegheny County and PA including PA ABLE accounts for individuals with disabilities and the PA529 College and Career Savings Program. RSVP to receive the Zoom link: https://hscmonvalley.org/monthly-webinar

Our staff had the pleasure of attending in Downtown Pittsburgh this past week. They were joined by fellow Free Tax Prep professionals from around the country to discuss how we can best serve our communities with this vital program. We can't wait to serve you this coming January to help you file your taxes for free and get the refund you're due!

We had a great time last week at Carnegie Mellon University's volunteer fair! If you're looking for a way to give back in our Turtle Creek community, check out our volunteer opportunities at: https://hscmonvalley.org/about-us/how-you-can-get-involved/

Money Talks is a financial empowerment initiative designed to provide Black women in the Pittsburgh area with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to take control of their finances and achieve their financial goals. Learn the basics of personal finance from budgeting to investing. The program is being offered completely free to participants. Visit https://www.herfiniq.com/money-talks-pgh and use the code Learn-FREE during registration to waive all program fees!

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