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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    • Outings & Social Events
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    • Spiritual Life Programs
    • Fitness & Alternative Therapy
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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

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Become a Member of SWC

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Volunteer with SWC

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Overview of Programs

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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

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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 & Dinner Chat (Last dinner at PTS)
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making (First dinner back at SWC building)
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
26 Jun
June 26, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Special 1 Hour HIV Support Group
28 Jun
June 28, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Art Therapy
05 Jul
July 5, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
07 Jul
July 7, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
10 Jul
July 10, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
12 Jul
July 12, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • Program
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
14 Jul
July 14, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat (Last dinner at PTS)
17 Jul
July 17, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC will be relocating temporarily while our building undergoes repairs to our sewage system.  Wellness dinners and programs will be held at the Pittsburgh Theological [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making (First dinner back at SWC building)
19 Jul
July 19, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • 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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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
21 Jul
July 21, 2023    
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
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
24 Jul
July 24, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • 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 Wellness Dinner & Brain Games
26 Jul
July 26, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • 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 Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
28 Jul
July 28, 2023    
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
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
31 Jul
July 31, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • 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 Wellness Dinner & Easy Fitness
02 Aug
August 2, 2023    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
  • 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 Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
04 Aug
August 4, 2023    
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
Events on June 26, 2023
26 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
26 Jun 23
Events on June 28, 2023
28 Jun
SWC Wellness Dinner & Special 1 Hour HIV Support Group
28 Jun 23
Events on July 5, 2023
05 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art Therapy
5 Jul 23
Events on July 7, 2023
07 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
7 Jul 23
Pittsburgh
Events on July 10, 2023
10 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
10 Jul 23
Events on July 12, 2023
12 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
12 Jul 23
Events on July 14, 2023
14 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
14 Jul 23
Pittsburgh
Events on July 17, 2023
17 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat (Last dinner at PTS)
17 Jul 23
Events on July 19, 2023
19 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry Making (First dinner back at SWC building)
19 Jul 23
Events on July 21, 2023
21 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
21 Jul 23
Pittsburgh
Events on July 24, 2023
24 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
24 Jul 23
Events on July 26, 2023
26 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Brain Games
26 Jul 23
Events on July 28, 2023
28 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
28 Jul 23
Pittsburgh
Events on July 31, 2023
31 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
31 Jul 23
Events on August 2, 2023
02 Aug
SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Fitness
2 Aug 23
Events on August 4, 2023
04 Aug
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
4 Aug 23
Pittsburgh

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