Shepherd Wellness Community

Helping people living with HIV/AIDS improve their wellness

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Shepherd Wellness Community
4800 Sciota Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2127

Phone: (412) 683-4477
Fax: (412) 683-5755
Email: [email protected]

Richard Krug, Executive Director – [email protected]

Mike Hellman, Coordinator of Administration – [email protected]

Jim Edmonds-Harpster, Wellness Dinner Coordinator/Coordinator of Development – [email protected]

Daequan Andino, Coordinator of Programs & Volunteers – [email protected]

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July 8, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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July 15, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
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Allies / SWC Kennywood Outing
21 Jul
July 21, 2022    
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Kennywood Park
Join us for our annual Day at Kennywood Park on Thursday, July 21st. Included is a Ride-All-Day Ticket, free soda fountain from 1-4 PM and [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
22 Jul
July 22, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
29 Jul
July 29, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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  • Wellness Dinner
Dinner cancelled due to COVID precautions.  Next Dinner will be Monday, August 1st 2022. HIV Support Group virtual only via Zoom 5-6:30 pm.  Call 412 [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
05 Aug
August 5, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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Pittsburgh
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21 Jul
Allies / SWC Kennywood Outing
21 Jul 22
West Mifflin
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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Pittsburgh
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
5 Aug 22
Pittsburgh

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Look at all those smiling faces! A special thank you to our volunteers and Staff from our Friday May 5th Cinco De Mayo Wellness Dinner. Special thanks to John Cavvichio, John Edurese, Todd Williams, Eric Stalnaker, Jen Keller, Brian Clark, Jim Edmonds-Harpster, Bob Fierst, Tara Gupton. ... See MoreSee Less

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Illinois now allows pharmacists to directly prescribe PrEP, HIV prevention medications and administer on-site HIV testing. Signed by the governor earlier this year, this law is a part of the effort to help make PrEP more accessible and contribute to the national initiative in ending the HIV epidemic. More at hrc.im/News ... See MoreSee Less

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly Pollock on May 29, 2023. Beverly was a former board president of the Shepherd Wellness Community (SWC).Beverly was a long-time SWC board member who, along with her husband Mel, provided guidance and support to hundreds of people living with HIV/AIDS. Her dedication and passion helped our SWC members find help and hope during the early years of the epidemic.After losing both of their sons to AIDS in the early 1990's, Beverly and Mel sought a community where they could find support and comfort in their time of grief. It was then that they discovered the Shepherd Wellness Community. Beverly found a loving and supportive community where she could also use her professional experience. For many years, Beverly worked tirelessly to help our community grow by employing her expertise in strategic planning, fundraising and community relations.Beverly and Mel are remembered for the love and kindness they demonstrated to our SWC members and their loved ones. For many years Beverly facilitated a Parents Support Group, which provided a supportive place for parents when their children became infected by HIV or when they lost a child to AIDS. She also became an adopted mother to many of our members who had been rejected by their families. She was quick to hug and encourage a young man or woman living with AIDS or to console a grieving parent or loved one.In the fall of 2012, Beverly and Mel were honored with a special tribute for their many years of dedication and service to the Shepherd Wellness Community. A large plaque hangs in our center commemorating their many contributions. Beverly is fondly remembered for her dedication, compassion and leadership, which helped to make Shepherd Wellness a loving and supportive community. ... See MoreSee Less

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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 & HIV Support Group
08 Jul
July 8, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
15 Jul
July 15, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
More Info
Allies / SWC Kennywood Outing
21 Jul
July 21, 2022    
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Kennywood Park
Join us for our annual Day at Kennywood Park on Thursday, July 21st. Included is a Ride-All-Day Ticket, free soda fountain from 1-4 PM and [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
22 Jul
July 22, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
29 Jul
July 29, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
Dinner cancelled due to COVID precautions.  Next Dinner will be Monday, August 1st 2022. HIV Support Group virtual only via Zoom 5-6:30 pm.  Call 412 [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
05 Aug
August 5, 2022    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
  • Support Group
  • Wellness Dinner
SWC Wellness Dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social time, beverages and appetizers. HIV Support [...]
More Info
Events on July 8, 2022
08 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
8 Jul 22
Pittsburgh
Events on July 15, 2022
15 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
15 Jul 22
Pittsburgh
Events on July 21, 2022
21 Jul
Allies / SWC Kennywood Outing
21 Jul 22
West Mifflin
Events on July 22, 2022
22 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
22 Jul 22
Pittsburgh
Events on July 29, 2022
29 Jul
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
29 Jul 22
Pittsburgh
Events on August 5, 2022
05 Aug
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
5 Aug 22
Pittsburgh

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