City of Johnstown, PA

Everyday in our region there are children who struggle with abuse, neglect or psychological and emotional disorders that keep them from living a normal happy life. It is the mission of The Alternative Community Resource Program to respond to the needs of such children and their families. ACRP works as an alternative to placement while providing comprehensive programs and treatment to address emotional, behavioral, and academic issues. This service spectrum includes treatment for adults through our Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic. At ACRP Individuals are afforded the opportunity for personal growth and development regardless of race, color, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Since 1989 we have upheld our commitment to meeting the needs of the children and families we serve.

For more information call:
(814) 535-2277

Contact:
Alyssa Kaczmarek
alyssa.kaczmarek@alz.org

The American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization committed to helping people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back.

For More Information:
Stephanie Iachini
e-mail: stephanie.iachini@cancer.org
Phone: 814-695-9232

Contact:
Ms. Marlena Carnicella

Arthritis Foundation
mcarnicella@arthritis.org
717.884.7523

With over 50 years of experience, Beginnings, Inc. is Cambria County’s leading provider of early intervention and early literacy programs in the area. Beginnings, Inc.’s program has been used as a model across the State of Pennsylvania for early intervention services.

Questions Contact: Paula Eppley-Newman
pnewman@beginningsinc.org

Contact:
Earl Waddell
cambriasomersetauthority@atlanticbbn.net
814-532-8851

CASA is a unique program where everyday citizens are trained and then apponted by juvenile court judges to speak up for an abused / neglected child who is involved with Children and Youth Services. CASA is a national program (casaforchildren.org)with volunteers in every state.

Contact: Vicki Wilson
Email: vwilson@beginningsinc.org
Phone: 814 539 1919

"Camp Harmony is a Christian Environment Serving and Nurturing All People". (1 Cor. 9:19).

Its' close proximity to route 219 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset, PA make us easy to find and easy to get to.

Contact: Barron Deffenbaugh
bdeffenbaugh@campharmony.org
814-798-5885

Ms. Sarah Wallace

Camp PARC
sarahw@campparc.org
814-410-5343

The Christian Home of Johnstown, Inc., a group home for at-risk adolescent boys and girls (no religious affiliation). We are a nonprofit located in the 8th ward of Johnstown.

Contact: Chantay Jeffers
Email: taybush@atlanticbb.net
Phone: 814-535-8775

Various volunteer opportunities are available at Conemaugh.

Questions Contact: Helene Gleason
814-534-3903
HGleason@conemaugh.org

Contact
Judy Kelly
Email: kellykelly102@verizon.net
Phone: 814-255-2320

Looking for leaders.

Contact: Debbie Hazlett
Email: dhazlett@gswpa.org
Phone: 814-536-5371 ext. 1209

Mentoring youth program 5th through 12th grade.

Co-op in Prospect
Contact: Sylvia King
sking@ameriserv.com
814-533-5373

Various volunteer activities.

Contact:
Sue Povich
suepovich@gmail.com
814-539-2884

Contact: Linda Ringler
lmr83148@yahoo.com
814-736-3561

Various hospice and bereavement related volunteer opportunities.

Contact:
Lou Kensinger
1-800-445-6262 ext. 4117
lkensinger@homenursingagency.com

Contact: Jesse Leonard
Email: leonardj@pitt.edu
Phone: 814-269-2035
Fax: 814-269-7117

Inclinded to Read Bookstore is located inside the Lobby of the Cambria County Library on Main Street in downtown Johnstown.

Contact: Trudy Myers at 536-5131

JAHA is a non-profit organization that exists to preserve and present this region's nationally significant stories through museums, special events, cultural & educational programming, and historical collections.

Contact: Diane Uhlig
duhlig@jaha.org
814-539-1889 ext:311

Doctors and CRNP needed. General office volunteers also needed.

Contact: Linda Pattison
Email: lpattiso@conemaugh.org
Phone: 814-534-6125
Fax: 814-534-6731

We are an all volunteerr group.
We work for the needy. We build wheelchair ramps for the handycapped, repair & rebuild porches, entryways, steps, & railings. We also do minor electrical & plumbing repairs.

Contact: Mr. Walt Freidhoff

walt@hoffent.com
814-535-8371

The Johnstown/Cambria County Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to serve as information counselors at its main office Welcome Center at 111 Roosevelt Blvd, Johnstown and at the Inclined Plane Visitor Center on Edgehill Dr., Westmont.

Questions Contact: Lisa Rager
814-536-7993
lrager@visitjohnstownpa.com

Mrs. Doris Fields

Kernville Connect
dorisfields@hotmail.com
814-536-7704

As an historical venue, the Laurel Highlands Historical Village seeks to create an ethnic-centered heritage village reflecting life in earlier times and is accessible to the public. We hope to showcase the contributions, skills and talent of many ethnic groups who shaped the progress of this region.

Contact: Mr. ronald shawley

Laurel highlands Historical Village Inc N.P.
1wildfire@atlanticbb.net
814 241 6123

The Learning Lamp/EcoKids
arizzo@thelearninglamp.org
814-262-0732

Contact:
Diane McCall
dmccall@msa-corp.com
814-536-1952

Contact:
info@namicambria.org
814-535-3166

Contact:
Kristina Strosnider

Natural Biodiversity
kstrosnider@naturalbiodiversity.org
(814) 650-7556

Contact: Ms. Melissa Reckner

mreckner@kcstreamteam.org
814-444-2669

Come help create Johnstown's first official dog park and revitalize the Sandyvale Memorial Gardens. Lots of helping hands are needed to finish this great project!

Questions Contact: Bill Horner
814-539-8995
winston01@atlanticbb.net

S.O.S. Secret Santa of Somerset and Surrounding Areas ruth@sossecretsanta.org
814-352-8493

Drivers are needed in the northern part of Somerset County to provide transportation for low-vision and blind adults to various monthly group activities, which are currently held at Quemahoning Towers in Windber and Laurel View Village in Davidsville. This would be coordinated by the Staff of the Somerset County Blind Center. All volunteer drivers must hold a valid PA Driver's License, have a good driving record and car insurance. We're looking for volunteers to drive one of our vehicles, as well as those who would be willing to use their own vehicle.

Questions Contact:
Robin Stemple
814-445-1310
rstemple@somersetblind.org

Contact: Sonny Consiglio
Email: avcdepaul@atlanticbbn.net
Phone: 814-539-4627

The Challenge Program, Inc.'s mission is to partner with businesses to motivate high school students both in and out of the classroom. This partnership creates good habits in students and provides businesses with tangible results for their investments. The program achieves this mission by awarding 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students awards in four categories: Academic Improvement, Attendance, Community Service, and Academic Excellence. We are looking for volunteers to assist with in school orientations and assemblies. Please call for additional information. Training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for a willing volunteer to make a difference in the lives of students.

Contact: Chris Albright
Email: LAURELHILLVC@STATE.PA.US
Phone: 814-352-8649

At The Learning Lamp, our mission is to provide all children with the support they need to succeed in school.

We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life—and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach his or her full potential.

Mr. Dave Hurst

The Steeples Project
dhurst50@atlanticbb.net
814-536-7986

Contact Troy Bugosh
bugosht@upmc.edu
814-254-4116

Our group is involved with a number of activities in the West End. Some are: Neighborhood Gardens - Fairfield Ave underpass; Corner "D" St & Fairfield Ave; Haws Pike Welcome Garden. We are always in need of volunteers to manage the gardens during Spring, Summer and Fall. However, at this time, this is the one that we are in need of volunteers soon, as we will be getting all the gardends ready for winter Route 56 Flower boxes - 77 boxes along the Route 56 thru the West End. We also need help empting the boxes, loading them up on trucks and transporting them to storage. Neighborhood clean ups - We have several of these throughout the non-winter months. Community Day - Held every July Christmas parade, Christmas Tree decorating.

Questions Contact: Marie Mock
(814) 539-0181
mm6259@atlanticbb.net

Various activities

We are a new community service organization (Windber Area Community Kitchen also known as "WACK"). Please visit our webpage for more info: http://www.wackhunger.com and we're also on Facebook ("Windber Kitchen").

Contact: 814-322-8027
Email: secretary@wackhunger.com

Various volunteer activities.

Contact:
rberkey@windbercare.org
Phone: (814) 467-3646

YWCA of Greater Johnstown

526 Somerset Street

Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901



T: (814) 536-3519

F: (814) 536-3611

www.ywcajohnstown.org