Shepherd Wellness Community

Helping people living with HIV/AIDS improve their wellness

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  • Health Guidelines
  • We Are SWC
    • History of Shepherd Wellness Community
    • Board of Directors
    • Meet the Staff
    • Become a Member of SWC
    • Shepherd Wellness Community center
    • 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
    • Donate Online Now
    • SWC Wish List
    • United Way Donor Choice
    • Tribute Giving
    • Tribute Acknowledgments
    • Donate Stock
    • Sponsorship Opportunities for Dinners, Events & Programs
    • Donate Your Vehicle
    • Institutional – Red Ribbon Circle – Founder’s Circle Donors
    • Estate Planning
  • Fundraisers
    • Shepherd Wellness Community 2024 Red Ribbon Benefit
    • OUTrageous Bingo!
    • Sponsor Your Own Fundraising Event for SWC
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Lead a Program
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    • Tell A Friend About SWC
  • Contact Us
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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

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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 ®

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

Overview of Programs

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

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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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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
6:00 PM - Reiki
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Zumba
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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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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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Entertainment
6:00 PM - Massage Therapy
10
6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
11
4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Oak St Health Game Night
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
13
4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Trivia
6:00 PM - Reiki
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Art for Life
19
6:00 AM - SWC CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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11:00 AM - Sorbet & Randyland Outing
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
6:00 PM - Massage Therapy
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
25
4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Floral Design
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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6:00 AM - Get More Information About Events, Activities
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & TEDX TALK with group discussion
6:00 PM - Massage Therapy
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Get More Information About Events, Activities
01 Jun
June 1, 2025    
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 & Chat
02 Jun
June 2, 2025    
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
Reiki
02 Jun
June 2, 2025    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
20 minute therapeutic Reiki session appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:40pm (Reiki sessions during the kitchen renovation will take [...]
More Info
Get More Information About Events, Activities
03 Jun
June 3, 2025    
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 & Zumba
04 Jun
June 4, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
05 Jun
June 5, 2025    
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
06 Jun
June 6, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:30 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
OUTrageous Bingo
07 Jun
June 7, 2025    
6:30 pm-10:00 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. All [...]
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08 Jun
June 8, 2025    
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 & Entertainment
09 Jun
June 9, 2025    
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
Massage Therapy
09 Jun
June 9, 2025    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
15 minute therapeutic chair massage appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:45pm (Massage sessions during the kitchen renovation will take [...]
More Info
Get More Information About Events, Activities
10 Jun
June 10, 2025    
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 & Oak St Health Game Night
11 Jun
June 11, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
12 Jun
June 12, 2025    
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
13 Jun
June 13, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:30 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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
14 Jun
June 14, 2025    
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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Get More Information About Events, Activities
15 Jun
June 15, 2025    
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 & Trivia
16 Jun
June 16, 2025    
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
Reiki
16 Jun
June 16, 2025    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
20 minute therapeutic Reiki session appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:40pm (Reiki sessions during the kitchen renovation will take [...]
More Info
Get More Information About Events, Activities
17 Jun
June 17, 2025    
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 & Art for Life
18 Jun
June 18, 2025    
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
SWC CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
19 Jun
June 19, 2025    
6:00 am-6:15 am
  • SWC Closed
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
20 Jun
June 20, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:30 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
Sorbet & Randyland Outing
21 Jun
June 21, 2025    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Outing
Join us for a visit to the Mayfly Market & Deli for Gilligan’s handcrafted sorbet located at1327 Arch Street (Northside) Pittsburgh, PA 15212. SWC will [...]
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22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
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 & Chat
23 Jun
June 23, 2025    
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
Massage Therapy
23 Jun
June 23, 2025    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
15 minute therapeutic chair massage appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:45pm (Massage sessions during the kitchen renovation will take [...]
More Info
Get More Information About Events, Activities
24 Jun
June 24, 2025    
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 & Floral Design
25 Jun
June 25, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
26 Jun
June 26, 2025    
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 Jun
June 27, 2025    
4:30 pm-7:30 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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
28 Jun
June 28, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
29 Jun
June 29, 2025    
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 & TEDX TALK with group discussion
30 Jun
June 30, 2025    
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
Massage Therapy
30 Jun
June 30, 2025    
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
15 minute therapeutic chair massage appointments are available at no cost to our certified members from 6-6:45pm (Massage sessions during the kitchen renovation will take [...]
More Info
Get More Information About Events, Activities
01 Jul
July 1, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
02 Jul
July 2, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
03 Jul
July 3, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
04 Jul
July 4, 2025    
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
Get More Information About Events, Activities
05 Jul
July 5, 2025    
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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Events on June 1, 2025
01 Jun
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1 Jun 25
Events on June 2, 2025
02 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
2 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
02 Jun
Reiki
2 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 3, 2025
03 Jun
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3 Jun 25
Events on June 4, 2025
04 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Zumba
4 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 5, 2025
05 Jun
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5 Jun 25
Events on June 6, 2025
06 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
6 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 7, 2025
07 Jun
OUTrageous Bingo
7 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 8, 2025
08 Jun
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8 Jun 25
Events on June 9, 2025
09 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Entertainment
9 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
09 Jun
Massage Therapy
9 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 10, 2025
10 Jun
Get More Information About Events, Activities
10 Jun 25
Events on June 11, 2025
11 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Oak St Health Game Night
11 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 12, 2025
12 Jun
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12 Jun 25
Events on June 13, 2025
13 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
13 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 14, 2025
14 Jun
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14 Jun 25
Events on June 15, 2025
15 Jun
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15 Jun 25
Events on June 16, 2025
16 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Trivia
16 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
16 Jun
Reiki
16 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 17, 2025
17 Jun
Get More Information About Events, Activities
17 Jun 25
Events on June 18, 2025
18 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art for Life
18 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 19, 2025
19 Jun
SWC CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
19 Jun 25
Events on June 20, 2025
20 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
20 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 21, 2025
21 Jun
Sorbet & Randyland Outing
21 Jun 25
Events on June 22, 2025
22 Jun
Get More Information About Events, Activities
22 Jun 25
Events on June 23, 2025
23 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Chat
23 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
23 Jun
Massage Therapy
23 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 24, 2025
24 Jun
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24 Jun 25
Events on June 25, 2025
25 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Floral Design
25 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 26, 2025
26 Jun
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26 Jun 25
Events on June 27, 2025
27 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
27 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on June 28, 2025
28 Jun
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28 Jun 25
Events on June 29, 2025
29 Jun
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29 Jun 25
Events on June 30, 2025
30 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & TEDX TALK with group discussion
30 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
30 Jun
Massage Therapy
30 Jun 25
Pittsburgh
Events on July 1, 2025
01 Jul
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1 Jul 25
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3 Jul 25
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