Programs for Adults in Every Stage of Life

The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division’s Older Adult Ministries (OAM) programs take place at several of our Allegheny County Worship & Service Center locations including Pittsburgh Temple in the South Hills, North Boroughs in the North Hills communities, Pittsburgh Homewood-Brushton in eastern communities and Pittsburgh Westside for the western communities of Pittsburgh.

Weekly Programming Schedule:

MONDAY 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - weekly - Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center, 1060 McNeilly Road, 15226
TUESDAY 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - weekly - North Boroughs Worship and Service Center, 327 S Home Avenue, 15202
WEDNESDAY 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - weekly - Pittsburgh Westside Worship and Service Center, 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, 15205
THURSDAY 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - 2nd & 4th weeks - Pittsburgh Homewood Worship and Service Center, 8020 Frankstown Avenue, 15221

Allegheny County Older Adult Ministries Coordinator:
Patty Lin Growden
Patty.Growden@use.salvationarmy.org 

PROGRAM OFFERS:

Holistic Care for an Ageless Mind, Body, and Spirit

Older Adult Ministries (OAM) offers engaging program activities and essential supportive services for older adults. Activities and services are easily accessible and close to home at their neighborhood Salvation Army Worship & Service Center. Activities and outreach focus on the whole person’s needs, with Christian fellowship, devotionals and prayer, praise and Biblical studies, hands-on activities, crafts & the arts, guest presenters from the community, physical fitness opportunities for every level and ability, education, and access to healthy meals with the specialized nutritional requirements of seniors in mind. 

Social Circles and Social Services

Older adults often face unexpected circumstances and costs. For millions of seniors living on a fixed budget like social security benefits alone, the risks of not being able to afford safe housing, utilities, food, clothing, and medicine are very real and ever-present. Through participation in OAM, older adults in need are seamlessly guided through the social services process while enjoying the positive benefits of the program.

Senior Camp

Camp isn’t just for kids! The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division’s Camp Allegheny retreat in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pa. is designed to entertain, educate, and enrich the lives of all ages through the seasons. Activities are abundant and growing for seniors seeking relaxation, reinvigoration of the spirit provided by time spent in nature, and meeting new friends for fellowship. All accommodations, amenities, and transportation are provided for participants at a very affordable fixed-income budget friendly rate. Camp is a chance for seniors, some of whom are living in high-rise or condominium type facilities with little to no greenspace, to experience fresh air, a change of scenery, and a vacation they otherwise would be unable to coordinate or afford. Senior Camp is traditionally held in the late summer/early autumn months.

A Helper in Hope

The Salvation Army’s Older Adult Ministries Coordinator acts as professional liaison between seniors and access to other Salvation Army services, along with their families, caretakers, and medical providers, as an intermediary looking out for their best interests. The OAM Coordinator helps provide referrals to other agency providers, counseling, crisis intervention and meetings and follow-up reassurance calls to help OAM participants facing challenges.

How You Can Help

You can help support seniors in your community by:

• Volunteering: Volunteer your time to support our senior services programs.
• Donating: Your financial support helps us provide essential services to older adults.

By working together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of older adults in our community.