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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Wellness Dinners – At the heart of what we do

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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
02 Mar
March 2, 2026    
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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Sound Healing
04 Mar
March 4, 2026    
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
06 Mar
March 6, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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
09 Mar
March 9, 2026    
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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Special Presentation
11 Mar
March 11, 2026    
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
13 Mar
March 13, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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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OUTrageous Bingo
14 Mar
March 14, 2026    
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
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
16 Mar
March 16, 2026    
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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Art Therapy
18 Mar
March 18, 2026    
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
20 Mar
March 20, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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
23 Mar
March 23, 2026    
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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making
25 Mar
March 25, 2026    
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
27 Mar
March 27, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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
30 Mar
March 30, 2026    
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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Creative Crafts
01 Apr
April 1, 2026    
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
03 Apr
April 3, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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 [...]
More Info
Events on March 2, 2026
02 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
2 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 4, 2026
04 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Sound Healing
4 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 6, 2026
06 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
6 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 9, 2026
09 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
9 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 11, 2026
11 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Special Presentation
11 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
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 16, 2026
16 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
16 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 18, 2026
18 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art Therapy
18 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 20, 2026
20 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
20 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 23, 2026
23 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
23 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 25, 2026
25 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making
25 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 27, 2026
27 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
27 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on March 30, 2026
30 Mar
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
30 Mar 26
Pittsburgh
Events on April 1, 2026
01 Apr
SWC Wellness Dinner & Creative Crafts
1 Apr 26
Pittsburgh
Events on April 3, 2026
03 Apr
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
3 Apr 26
Pittsburgh

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