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
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    • 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
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    • Shepherd Wellness Community 2025 Red Ribbon Benefit
    • OUTrageous Bingo!
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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 & Sound Healing
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Special Presentation
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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 & Art Therapy
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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11:30 AM - Heinz History Center Outing
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Get More Information About Events, Activities
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
02 Mar
March 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 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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Sound Healing
04 Mar
March 4, 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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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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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
06 Mar
March 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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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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08 Mar
March 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 & Chat
09 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 & Special Presentation
11 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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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OUTrageous Bingo
14 Mar
March 14, 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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15 Mar
March 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 & Chat
16 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 & Art Therapy
18 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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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21 Mar
March 21, 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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22 Mar
March 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 & Chat
23 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 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 & Wellness Jewelry Making
25 Mar
March 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 [...]
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26 Mar
March 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.
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
27 Mar
March 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
Heinz History Center Outing
28 Mar
March 28, 2026    
11:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Outing
SWC is providing tickets for certified members, their children under 18, and one guest. Members and their guest pay a $5 copay per ticket; children [...]
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29 Mar
March 29, 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
30 Mar
March 30, 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
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31 Mar
March 31, 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 Apr
April 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 Apr
April 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 Apr
April 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 Apr
April 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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02 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
2 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
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3 Mar 26
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04 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Sound Healing
4 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
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5 Mar 26
Events on March 6, 2026
06 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
6 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
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07 Mar
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Events on March 8, 2026
08 Mar
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Events on March 9, 2026
09 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
9 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
09 Mar
Massage Therapy
9 Mar 26
Events on March 10, 2026
10 Mar
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10 Mar 26
Events on March 11, 2026
11 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Special Presentation
11 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 12, 2026
12 Mar
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12 Mar 26
Events on March 13, 2026
13 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
13 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 14, 2026
14 Mar
OUTrageous Bingo
14 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 15, 2026
15 Mar
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15 Mar 26
Events on March 16, 2026
16 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
16 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 17, 2026
17 Mar
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17 Mar 26
Events on March 18, 2026
18 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art Therapy
18 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 19, 2026
19 Mar
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19 Mar 26
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20 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
20 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 21, 2026
21 Mar
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21 Mar 26
Events on March 22, 2026
22 Mar
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22 Mar 26
Events on March 23, 2026
23 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
23 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
23 Mar
Massage Therapy
23 Mar 26
Events on March 24, 2026
24 Mar
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24 Mar 26
Events on March 25, 2026
25 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making
25 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
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26 Mar
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26 Mar 26
Events on March 27, 2026
27 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
27 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 28, 2026
28 Mar
Heinz History Center Outing
28 Mar 26
Events on March 29, 2026
29 Mar
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29 Mar 26
Events on March 30, 2026
30 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
30 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
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