Canine Companions provides service dogs, free of charge, to adults, children and veterans with disabilities. Before a dog can help out, though, someone — like Bridgeville resident Jill Sabo and her family — needs to turn a rambunctious puppy into a service dog in training.
Oncology nurse Theresa Brown, who faced this disease, is one of nine winners of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards who are profiled in the upcoming December issue.
The North Side-based nonprofit has partnered for the first time with local health agencies to provide a mobile clinic to help with eye and diabetes care.
As much as we love Pittsburgh, there's something to be said about packing up your car and hitting the road — especially if your final destination involves some seriously delicious dishes.
This young man is looking for his forever home, where he can live - hopefully - with other feline companions. Make an appointment to meet him at Animal Friends.
“... Listen first. So many times, we want to dive right in but do not know the details. Listen first to formulate a great plan for a better chance of success.”
“... Running a non-profit organization is difficult, so I intentionally surround myself with experts in the field, who direct programs with passion, safety, and member satisfaction in mind.”
During the event, participants symbolically light the dark world of cancer by carrying illuminated lanterns to show how their lives have been affected by blood cancer.
