Shepherd Wellness Community

Helping people living with HIV/AIDS improve their wellness

Coming this fall…

Please join us for

Our 2026 Red Ribbon Benefit: A Community Cabaret Thursday, October 8th, 5:30-9:00 pm. We are excited to prepare for this year's Red Ribbon Benefit: A Community Cabaret! The show will feature the talents of Dixie Surewood and Vaughn Hudspath, and we will recognize Bill Friedlander for his dedicated service to SWC and Dr. Deborah McMahon from UPMC PACT clinic for her work in the HIV/AIDS community. Tickets go on sale this summer. More information coming soon...

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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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
27 Oct
October 27, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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
27 Oct
October 27, 2025    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
29 Oct
October 29, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
31 Oct
October 31, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
03 Nov
November 3, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Set up Activities & Dining Rooms for Kitchen Re-dedication
05 Nov
November 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
07 Nov
November 7, 2025    
All Day
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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Massage Therapy
10 Nov
November 10, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
10 Nov
November 10, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making
12 Nov
November 12, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
  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 [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
14 Nov
November 14, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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
15 Nov
November 15, 2025    
12:00 am
Beit Kulanu formerly known as Rodef Shalom
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
17 Nov
November 17, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
19 Nov
November 19, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Thanksgiving Dinner & HIV Support Group
21 Nov
November 21, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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SWC Wellness Dinner & TEDx Talk
24 Nov
November 24, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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
24 Nov
November 24, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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
SWC Wellness Dinner & Pet Therapy
26 Nov
November 26, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
  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 [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
03 Dec
December 3, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
05 Dec
December 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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Events on October 27, 2025
27 Oct
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
27 Oct 25
Pittsburgh
27 Oct
Massage Therapy
27 Oct 25
Pittsburgh
Events on October 29, 2025
29 Oct
SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
29 Oct 25
Pittsburgh
Events on October 31, 2025
31 Oct
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
31 Oct 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 3, 2025
03 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
3 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 5, 2025
05 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Set up Activities & Dining Rooms for Kitchen Re-dedication
5 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 7, 2025
07 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
7 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 10, 2025
10 Nov
Massage Therapy
10 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
10 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
10 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 12, 2025
12 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making
12 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 14, 2025
14 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
14 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 15, 2025
15 Nov
OUTrageous Bingo
15 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 17, 2025
17 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
17 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 19, 2025
19 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
19 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 21, 2025
21 Nov
SWC Wellness Thanksgiving Dinner & HIV Support Group
21 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 24, 2025
24 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & TEDx Talk
24 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
24 Nov
Massage Therapy
24 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on November 26, 2025
26 Nov
SWC Wellness Dinner & Pet Therapy
26 Nov 25
Pittsburgh
Events on December 3, 2025
03 Dec
SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
3 Dec 25
Pittsburgh
Events on December 5, 2025
05 Dec
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
5 Dec 25
Pittsburgh

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