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North Suburban Adult Services

UNITED WAY #2656

336 South Home Avenue
Avalon, PA 15202
412-734-2090


MISSION

Our original mission purpose was to create, develop, sponsor, promote and operate programs and services for seniors residing in the North Boroughs communities and portions of Ross Township. We also want to provide such services and programs without charge or for nominal consideration, and to aid in the improvement of the quality and accessibility of services otherwise available to such persons within their communities. In doing so, we hope to help them to live independently for as long as they can. As an interdenominational nonprofit organization we strive at all times to be witnesses to our faith through our association with others as individuals and through our programs.


CURRENT PROGRAMS

• Full course noon day meal, Monday thru Thursday
• Transportation to and from the mealsite and periodic pleasure and shopping trips
• Ecumenical Lenten, Advent and periodic religious programs throughout the year
• Job Bank referrals
• Outreach
• Tax Assistance (VITA)
• Monthly blood pressure readings
• Annual Flu Shots
• Process ACCESS and PAT free transit pass applications
• Speakers on health, education, travel, financial and special interests
• Dance Class
• Crafts
• 500/Pinochle/Bridge
• Assistance in making referrals as needed

HISTORY

North Suburban Adult Services, (NSAS), was founded by the late Marjorie Shillito, then a member of the Fremont Avenue Presbyterian Church, now the Northminster Presbyterian Church. The first meeting of the Steering Committee was held on June 23, 1975. Subsequent meetings led to the filing for Articules of Incorporation which were approved May 24, 1976. Volunteers are and always have been the true source of strength of NSAS. These volunteers represent many Christian denominations, and in the true meaning of their faith, live a life in service to others.


PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Frances Haeberle, Office Manager; Cynthia Phelps, Bookkeeper; Gladys Westman, Receptionist; Dennis White, Cook and Helen McNanara, Cook.


OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONGREGATIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT

Congregations can SPONSOR activities within their churches for the benefit of NASA, ALLOCATE a portion of their mission funds to NSAS, ENCOURAGE members of their congregation to ENGAGE in outreach through service as volunteers in NSAS programs.


INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

We can provide speakers to interpret our program. Financial information and newsletters can be obtained by calling 734-4865.