Shepherd Wellness Community

Helping people living with HIV/AIDS improve their wellness

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  • Programs
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    • Wellness Dinners for People Living with HIV/AIDS
    • Outings & Social Events
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    • Spiritual Life Programs
    • Fitness & Alternative Therapy
    • Transportation Assistance
    • Peer Counseling Telephone Calls
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    • Donate Your Vehicle
    • Institutional – Red Ribbon Circle – Founder’s Circle Donors
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    • Shepherd Wellness Community 2024 Red Ribbon Benefit
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Learn More About Our Community!

  • Volunteers make it happen!
  • Educational programs while we eat.
  • Serving up nutritious meals at our Wellness Dinners.
  • Not just a bunch of pretty faces. Our Board puts in the time!
  • Co-founder Fr. Lynn Edwards and retired Executive Director Scott Peterman

Wellness Dinners – At the heart of what we do

Wellness Dinners for People Living with HIV/AIDS

For information about Shepherd Wellness Community's COVID-19 policies, procedures, mitigation … Read more

Join our Community

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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 InvolvedCall or email our … Read more

OUTrageous Bingo ®

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Overview of Programs

As the needs of our members have changed, Shepherd Wellness Community has responded by offering new … Read More

Donate online now

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

Tell a Friend About SWC

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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 Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
06 Nov
November 6, 2021    
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
The support group occurs at 2 pm on Saturday and will continue while programs at our center are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak. Open [...]
More Info
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
13 Nov
November 13, 2021    
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
The support group occurs at 2 pm on Saturday and will continue while programs at our center are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak. Open [...]
More Info
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
20 Nov
November 20, 2021    
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
The support group occurs at 2 pm on Saturday and will continue while programs at our center are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak. Open [...]
More Info
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
27 Nov
November 27, 2021    
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
The support group occurs at 2 pm on Saturday and will continue while programs at our center are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak. Open [...]
More Info
World AIDS Day Event at Trinity Lutheran Church
30 Nov
November 30, 2021    
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 30th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 616 North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - the staff of Shepherd Wellness Community and [...]
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World AIDS Day Event at East Liberty Giant Eagle
01 Dec
December 1, 2021    
12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 1st - noon to 3 PM, at the Giant Eagle, 6320 Shakespeare St., East Liberty. - Allies will host a collaborative outreach event with our community [...]
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Pitt Men's Study Virtual World AIDS Day Event
01 Dec
December 1, 2021    
7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - This year the Pitt Men's Study will observe World AIDS Day virtually, through on-line presentations and activities. Further information and access [...]
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SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
04 Dec
December 4, 2021    
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
The support group occurs at 2 pm on Saturday and will continue while programs at our center are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak. Open [...]
More Info
Events on November 6, 2021
06 Nov
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
6 Nov 21
Events on November 13, 2021
13 Nov
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
13 Nov 21
Events on November 20, 2021
20 Nov
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
20 Nov 21
Events on November 27, 2021
27 Nov
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
27 Nov 21
Events on November 30, 2021
30 Nov
World AIDS Day Event at Trinity Lutheran Church
30 Nov 21
Events on December 1, 2021
01 Dec
World AIDS Day Event at East Liberty Giant Eagle
1 Dec 21
01 Dec
Pitt Men's Study Virtual World AIDS Day Event
1 Dec 21
Events on December 4, 2021
04 Dec
SWC Virtual HIV/AIDS Support Group
4 Dec 21

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