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City Mission Updated Coronavirus Mitigation Plan for August 5, 2021

May 2021 COVID update

City Mission Updates Coronavirus Mitigation Plan

City Mission continuously updates its Coronavirus mitigation plans to reflect the newest information possible from the CDC, state regulators, and our medical partners.

Restoring Cars, Restoring Lives

Sam Kuzmishin, a 16-year-old Sophomore at Winchester Thurston High School, found a unique way to give back to his community and help those in need. One day, a few months ago, he was thinking about all the ways that the COVID pandemic has negatively impacted our world and our country....

Heroes Fighting Hunger

Washington, PA -- In December, when Governor Wolf announced a second round of restrictions on indoor dining for restaurants, Dan Smith, the President and CEO at Equipment & Controls Inc. in Lawrence, PA, had an idea.

Sweet Sunday at Home

City Mission’s Sweet Sunday at Home Dessert Festival presented by Realty One Group Gold Standard this year will mark the 27th year of the event and the first time it will be conducted virtually, with sweets delivered to your door on Sunday, February 28th.

“A Quiet Space” for Saige

The City Mission Library in Memory of Saige Knapp opened on December 2. It has been a dream two years in the making for Shelby Lonce, City Mission’s Donor Relations Manager, who is working to honor the memory of her brother, Saige, who passed away in 2017.

City Mission Updates Coronavirus Mitigation Plan

City Mission continuously updates its Coronavirus mitigation plans to reflect the newest information possible from the CDC, state regulators, and our medical partners. With a laser focus on keeping everyone safe and by the Grace of God, City Mission has stayed Coronavirus-free up to this point.

City Mission Hosts Third Annual Golf Outing

On Monday, August 24, City Mission held their third annual Golf Outing, presented by Sunny Days In-Home Care, at Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg. 108 golfers teed up at the annual event, which benefits the life-changing programs and services at City Mission, a Christ-centered homeless and rehabilitative shelter providing housing and services for men, women, children, and veterans in need. “A heart felt thank you goes out to our event sponsors and all those who came out to support the City Mission during these challenging times,” said Dean Gartland, President/CEO of City Mission. “The Southpointe Golf Club staff along with the City Mission staff did a great job in making everyone feel safe which enabled everyone to enjoy a great day of golf”. Originally scheduled in May, City Mission moved the event to August. With fewer COVD-19 restrictions imposed on golfers, the move created a better and safer overall experience for participants, staff, and volunteers. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather, the gorgeous views of Canonsburg and the nearby rolling hills, and a wonderful day of golf.

Women with Children Shelter Turns 2

“Single mothers are at a great risk,” said Leah Dietrich, the Director of Residential Programs at City Mission. “If they don’t have access to childcare, that can lead to missing work and losing a job, and without a financial safety net, it can lead to eviction and homelessness.” According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 41% of the homeless population is comprised of families, and 84% of these families are headed by single women – making women with the children the fastest-growing homeless population in the United States. On August 18, City Mission’s Women with Children Shelter celebrates two years of helping to restore homeless families to independence. In the past two years, the shelter, which is currently home to seven families, has served a total of 33 families, including 54 children. Nineteen of those families have moved out of the shelter and into independent housing. Eighteen mothers moved out with employment and 6 of them enrolled in college either during their stay or shortly after leaving the Mission.

Fifth Annual Run for Homeless Veterans Goes Virtual

For the fifth consecutive year, Northwood Charitable Foundation is hosting the Mission Possible 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, benefiting City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House. Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of all participants,volunteers, and staff, the event will be held virtually this year. Runners can register at www.missionpossiblerun.org between now and August 8. Then, they simply map out their own 5K or 1-mile route anywhere they want and run any time between August 1-15. Runners are asked to wear red, white, and blue and post photos on social media, tagging City Mission and using #missionpossiblerun.

City Mission Launches New Website

We have completely redesigned our website with you in mind - streamlining menus, simplifying navigation, and building a responsive layout across all platforms and browsers. We have also improved the structure and are increasing the volume of City Mission’s content.