31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
This week marks the 31st anniversary of a landmark piece of legislation that outlined the rights and protections for people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on this day in 1990 and protects individuals with disabilities against discrimination in all areas of public life- including employment. There is so much within […]
John Iskey- A Hero at Life’sWork
A client from our Belle Vernon location has been deemed a hero following a motor vehicle accident this past month. John, an individual employed through Life’sWork’s Direct Facility-Based Employment Services, suffers from seizures and other intellectual disabilities. Though he may be shy at first, his mighty smile and friendly personality let you in on the […]
Remembering Vickie Sitton
The employees, staff and fellow clients at Life’sWork offer our deepest condolences to the family of Vickie Sitton. It was with great sadness that we learned of her passing on April 10,2021. Vickie was a fundamental member of the Life’sWork team and had a tremendous impact on so many. We honor her memory and all the […]
Project Spotlight: A helping hand when it’s needed most
Life’sWork recently partnered with Allegheny County Department of Human Services to fulfill a large project benefitting senior citizens in our community. During these trying and unprecedented times, our most vulnerable neighbors have been affected disproportionately. The Senior Care Kitting Project sought to address those needs. Over two weeks of non-stop work, we assembled and delivered […]
Remembering Linda Dickerson
Pictured above: Ms. Dickerson (bottom left) pictured with other former chairs of the Life’sWork White House Dinner We at Life’sWork offer our deepest condolences to the family of Linda Dickerson following her passing on September 26, 2020. Ms. Dickerson was a champion for people with disabilities and worked tirelessly to support organizations providing opportunity to those […]
Keeping Hydrated Thanks to Creekside Springs
Life’sWork would like to give a huge thank you to Creekside Springs! Creekside Springs is donating 30 cases of bottled water to support the Life’sWork of Western PA 29th Annual Golf Invitational. We are so grateful to Creekside Springs as they provide quality through their people, product and services. Through Creekside Spring’s generous donation, our golfers will stay […]
Safe in Style
Life’sWork would like to extend our deepest expression of gratitude and thanks to the North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild (NPQG). NPQG generously donated over 300 unique hand sewn masks. They arrived right when we needed them the most! This helps us to ensure the safety of our clients and staff as they begin to return to our […]
Proactive Steps to Address COVID-19
Our main goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals who receive services or who visit our facilities. Due to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and increasing concerns in our community, this letter is to inform you of the steps that Life’sWork of Western PA is taking to reduce the risk of […]
Announcing the 2020 Business Partner of the Year Honorees
We are thrilled to announce the 2020 Business Partner of the Year Honorees! This year, we are recognizing Pitt Logistics and Printing Services, Panera Bread – BkSq, and Little Earth Productions. These area organizations have made a commitment to diversity and inclusion by supporting our clients and our mission in many ways. The Honorees At […]
Life’sWork Is On The Move
We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news about the future of our organization! For some time, the leadership at Life’sWork has been conducting a systematic evaluation and assessment of our building on Forbes Avenue. The services we provide, particularly to the clients in our Direct Employment program, have evolved since we first […]
