Volunteer ‘Snow Angels’ Needed This Winter
The city of Pittsburgh is searching for “snow angels.” The program pairs volunteers with seniors and residents with disabilities who need help shoveling and salting their sidewalks. In the past,…
ASCI Hosts 2023 Breakfast with Santa Event!
ASCI hosted our annual Breakfast with Santa on December 9, 2023! We had numerous families in attendance. Our day was jam-packed with toys, food, arts and crafts, and much more!…
Iota Phi Hosts Christmas Toy Giveaway
The Iota Phi Foundation welcomes parents/guardians to bring their children to the Annual Iota Phi Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 16th at Anderson Manor in Manchester (1423 Liverpool Street, Pittsburgh,…
ASCI Presents: A Lived Experience Story ft. Victoria Giddens
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. shares the voices of our kinship families through Q&A-style discussions. We are an agency that strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to children…
ASCI Works with the Department of Aging to Provide Support for Grandfamilies
Allegheny County Department of Human Services and A Second Chance, Inc. launched a Grandfamilies stipend program from April 28 – June 30, 2023. This program assisted in providing caregivers outside…
What’s Up Cuz Podcast Episode: The Blacksliding Not Backsliding of America’s Infrastructure
By now hopefully, you are keenly aware, the few safety nets in American life that have made it possible for Blacks in America to imagine the American dream, while yet…
Events Happening in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia During Black Lives Matter Month
June is Black Lives Matter Month! To commemorate the month, there are a host of activities happening! Check out these upcoming events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Pittsburgh For more events,…
Informal Grandfamilies/Kinship Support Resource Services Available!
UPDATE: We are excited to announce that in partnership with Allegheny County DHS/ Office of Area Agency on Aging, we are launching our Informal Grandfamilies/ Kinship Caregiver Support Services. Through…
#SocialWorkSuperhero Domonik Daniels
ASCI: What challenges and benefits have you experienced as a child welfare caseworker? Domonik Daniels: As a child welfare caseworker, I have experienced quite a few challenges. This work is…
Free and Affordable Summer Camps in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
Although it’s only March, many parents are already searching for great summer camps! So we’re excited to bring you this year’s guide for summer camps in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia that…