Helping people living with HIV/AIDS improve their wellness
SWC is providing tickets for certified members, their children under 18, and one guest. Members and their guest pay a $5 copay per ticket; children of members are free. RSVP in person at the dinner by Friday, 3/27, and pick up your tickets in the main lobby of the Heinz History Center (1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh) on 3/28 between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Exhibits include photos of Pittsburgh, glass displays, Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation, and more.
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.