Shepherd Wellness Community

Helping people living with HIV/AIDS improve their wellness

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  • We Are SWC
    • History of Shepherd Wellness Community
    • Board of Directors
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    • Statistics & Demographics
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Western Pa. HIV/AIDS Resources & Links
  • Programs
    • Become a Member of SWC
    • Calendar of Events
    • Wellness Dinners for People Living with HIV/AIDS
    • Outings & Social Events
    • Wellness Education Programs
    • Support Groups
    • Spiritual Life Programs
    • Fitness & Alternative Therapy
    • Transportation Assistance
    • Peer Counseling Telephone Calls
  • Support SWC
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    • Donate Stock
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    • Donate Your Vehicle
    • Institutional – Red Ribbon Circle – Founder’s Circle Donors
    • Estate Planning
  • Fundraisers
    • Shepherd Wellness Community 2025 Red Ribbon Benefit
    • OUTrageous Bingo!
    • Sponsor Your Own Fundraising Event for SWC
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Learn More About Our Community!

  • Volunteers make it happen!
  • Educational programs while we eat.
  • Not just a bunch of pretty faces. Our Board puts in the time!
  • Co-founder Fr. Lynn Edwards and retired Executive Director Scott Peterman
  • Our volunteers bring great smiles!
  • The Pittsburgh Community World AIDS Day observance at SWC.

Wellness Dinners – At the heart of what we do

Since 1987 the hallmark of Shepherd Wellness Community has been our Wellness Dinners that are open … Read More

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Become a Member of SWC

SWC is a non-profit, private, membership-based organization providing services to eligible members. … Read more

Volunteer with SWC

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities at Shepherd Wellness Community How You Can Be Involved View … Read more

OUTrageous Bingo ®

This AIN’T Your Grandma’s Bingo!

Are you ready to Sit Down, Shut Up and Play Bingo? OUTrageous Bingo® is an OUTrageously good time … See more

2025 Red Ribbon Benefit

Shepherd Wellness Community 2025 Red Ribbon Benefit

Red Ribbon Benefit: An Evening of Community & Culture Thanks to all of our sponsors and … Read more

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Your contribution means that hundreds of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS will continue … To donate now click here

History of SWC

Our Story In the summer of 1987, four young men living with AIDS, a social worker, and a … Read More

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Welcome to Shepherd Wellness Community

The Shepherd Wellness Community is the only HIV/AIDS community in western Pennsylvania. Since our founding in 1987  we have witnessed remarkable changes in the treatment of HIV and in the needs of our community.

Our founder, Fr. Lynn Edwards, said that in the 1980s our work focused on helping people die with dignity. In the 1990s, after protease inhibitor drugs became available, our mission was helping HIV-positive people live with dignity. Since 2013, our mission has been helping people living with HIV improve their wellness.

Despite the advances in medical treatment, the need for a supportive community to assist people living with HIV is greater than ever.

We are grateful to everyone through the years who has made the work of Shepherd Wellness Community possible. With your continued help, we will continue to provide a supportive, caring community with meals and wellness programs for people living with HIV.

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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
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4:30 PM - Life After... Vol III SWC Edition Book Launch Party - a public event (no SWC Dinner) 
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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6:30 PM - OUTrageous Bingo
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
6:00 PM - Massage Therapy
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Breathing and Mindfulness
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & TED Talk with Group discussion
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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11:30 AM - AMC Movie Outing
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Table Talk
6:00 PM - Massage Therapy
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
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01 Feb
February 1, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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02 Feb
February 2, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
02 Feb
February 2, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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03 Feb
February 3, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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Life After... Vol III SWC Edition Book Launch Party - a public event (no SWC Dinner) 
04 Feb
February 4, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Special Event
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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05 Feb
February 5, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
06 Feb
February 6, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, appetizers, and  beverages. Support Group [...]
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OUTrageous Bingo
07 Feb
February 7, 2026    
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Rodef Shalom
  • OUTrageous Bingo
A benefit for SWC and the PGH Equality Center, held at Rodef Shalom. SAT doors open at 6:30pm and games begin at 7:30pm. Tickets sold [...]
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08 Feb
February 8, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
09 Feb
February 9, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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Massage Therapy
09 Feb
February 9, 2026    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
  • Program
15 minute therapeutic chair massage appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:45pm. See a check-in staff member at a dinner [...]
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10 Feb
February 10, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Breathing and Mindfulness
11 Feb
February 11, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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12 Feb
February 12, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
13 Feb
February 13, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, appetizers, and  beverages. Support Group [...]
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14 Feb
February 14, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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15 Feb
February 15, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & TED Talk with Group discussion
16 Feb
February 16, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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17 Feb
February 17, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
18 Feb
February 18, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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19 Feb
February 19, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
20 Feb
February 20, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, appetizers, and  beverages. Support Group [...]
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AMC Movie Outing
21 Feb
February 21, 2026    
11:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Outing
Meet us at AMC Waterfront 22 Cinema in West Homestead to watch the movie WICKED for Good as a group! SWC will buy tickets for [...]
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22 Feb
February 22, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Table Talk
23 Feb
February 23, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
More Info
Massage Therapy
23 Feb
February 23, 2026    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
  • Program
15 minute therapeutic chair massage appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:45pm. See a check-in staff member at a dinner [...]
More Info
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24 Feb
February 24, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
25 Feb
February 25, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
More Info
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26 Feb
February 26, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
27 Feb
February 27, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, appetizers, and  beverages. Support Group [...]
More Info
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28 Feb
February 28, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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01 Mar
March 1, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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02 Mar
March 2, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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03 Mar
March 3, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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04 Mar
March 4, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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05 Mar
March 5, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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06 Mar
March 6, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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07 Mar
March 7, 2026    
6:00 am-6:15 am
For more information about Shepherd Wellness Community and its activities call (412) 683-4477 or email office@swconline.org.
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2 Feb 26
02 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
2 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 3, 2026
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3 Feb 26
Events on February 4, 2026
04 Feb
Life After... Vol III SWC Edition Book Launch Party - a public event (no SWC Dinner) 
4 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 5, 2026
05 Feb
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5 Feb 26
Events on February 6, 2026
06 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
6 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 7, 2026
07 Feb
OUTrageous Bingo
7 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 8, 2026
08 Feb
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8 Feb 26
Events on February 9, 2026
09 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
9 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
09 Feb
Massage Therapy
9 Feb 26
Events on February 10, 2026
10 Feb
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10 Feb 26
Events on February 11, 2026
11 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & Breathing and Mindfulness
11 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 12, 2026
12 Feb
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12 Feb 26
Events on February 13, 2026
13 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
13 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 14, 2026
14 Feb
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14 Feb 26
Events on February 15, 2026
15 Feb
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15 Feb 26
Events on February 16, 2026
16 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & TED Talk with Group discussion
16 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 17, 2026
17 Feb
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17 Feb 26
Events on February 18, 2026
18 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
18 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 19, 2026
19 Feb
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19 Feb 26
Events on February 20, 2026
20 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
20 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 21, 2026
21 Feb
AMC Movie Outing
21 Feb 26
Events on February 22, 2026
22 Feb
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22 Feb 26
Events on February 23, 2026
23 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & Table Talk
23 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
23 Feb
Massage Therapy
23 Feb 26
Events on February 24, 2026
24 Feb
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24 Feb 26
Events on February 25, 2026
25 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
25 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
Events on February 26, 2026
26 Feb
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26 Feb 26
Events on February 27, 2026
27 Feb
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
27 Feb 26
Pittsburgh
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28 Feb
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