PITTSBURGH — We know that the coronavirus pandemic is an overwhelming and stressful time for everybody, so we’re going to put together some positive things that are happening within our community to help those in need.
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It’s apparent that during hard times, the Pittsburgh region always comes together to help one another.
Ford City Easter baskets
The Fennell family in Ford City was able to give out more than 100 Easter baskets thanks to donations from others in the community.
“I appreciate every single person that donated to this! I couldn’t have done it without you! We live in an amazing community. I owe every single one of you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is true that it takes a village.❤” Andrea Fennell said in her Facebook post.
THIS IS TODAY AT 3!!!! 🐰❤🐰❤🐰 Thank you to my beautiful community! We were able to do over 100 baskets and bags to be...
Posted by Andrea Fennell on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Greensburg businesses team up to help keep each other afloat
Small businesses across the county are struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, but in Greensburg the ones that remain open have found a creative way to help those that are shuttered.
Several local restaurant owners are teaming up by giving away gift cards to some of their nonessential business neighbors.
“From that, obviously there’s some support in buying the gift cards and it’s also to bring community awareness to the other companies that are here,” Anna Jo Noviello, owner of Noviello’s Sunset Cafe, said. “I don’t think any business in Greensburg sees any other business as their competition. It’s just not who we are.”
These businesses are also partnering up with Feeding the Spirit a local soup kitchen to give away free meals to those who are in need next weekend at Saint Clair Park in Greensburg.
Workers wear costumes to distribute lunches to students in Canon-McMillan SD
When students in the Canon-McMillan School District go to pick up lunches, they’re met by workers wearing costumes to boost their spirits.
Workers who distribute the lunches have dressed up in costumes such as bunnies, deep sea divers, zookeepers and even a pickle and pineapple.
Students have also started to join in on the fun, dressing in costumes themselves.
The bunnies returned for the holiday. Don't worry, be hoppy was our message today. We have all your nutritional needs covered! @TCanonmcmillan @TNG_JanetC @canon_mac #meals4kidsinpa pic.twitter.com/c3D3fOFagZ
— LizBoni (@Liz26623267) April 9, 2020
Prayer request box in Bellevue
A prayer request box has been placed along the sidewalk outside a home in Bellevue.
“Let us know how we can pray for you,” writing on the box says.
Local kindergarten teacher reads to kids
Stephanie Schultz is using her time off work to have Storytime every day at 10 a.m. on Instagram.
Neighborhood birthday parade
A Westmoreland County neighborhood decided to hold a birthday parade for every kid on the street who had an April birthday.
An “ice” gesture
An anonymous supporter left an ice sculpture outside AHN’s Forbes Hospital today. A hospital spokesperson said “It lifted the spirits of all the employees at Forbes – they are grateful for such a thoughtful gesture by this talented person!”
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