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How to Get to Shepherd Wellness Community

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

Driving Directions to SWC

From the North:
Follow I-279 South to Route 28 North.
Cross the 40th Street Bridge.
Continue on 40th Street to Liberty Ave.
Turn left onto Liberty Ave.
Turn right at Lombardozzi’s Restaurant at S. Matilda St. (opposite West Penn Hospital)
SWC is located at the corner of Sciota St. and S. Matilda St. in Bloomfield.

From the Northeast:
Follow Route 28 South to the 40th Street Bridge.
Continue on 40th Street to Liberty Ave.
Turn left onto Liberty Ave.
Turn right at Lombardozzi’s Restaurant at S. Matilda St. (opposite West Penn Hospital)
SWC is located at the corner of Sciota St. and S. Matilda St. in Bloomfield.

From the East:
Follow I-376 West to Wilkinsburg Exit.
Follow Ardmore Blvd. (Rte. 8 ) to Penn Ave. to Fifth Ave.
Turn left onto Fifth Ave. and follow to S. Aiken Ave.
Turn right onto S. Aiken and cross Centre Ave. and Baum Blvd.
Continue onto Liberty Ave.
Turn left at Lombardozzi’s Restaurant at S. Matilda St. (opposite West Penn Hospital)
SWC is located at the corner of Sciota St. and S. Matilda St. in Bloomfield.

From the South:
Follow Route 51 north to West Liberty Ave.
Turn right onto West Liberty Ave., through the Liberty Tunnel and across the Liberty Bridge.
Follow I-579 North (signs to the Mellon Arena) to the Bigelow Blvd. Exit.
Follow Bigelow Blvd., take the Liberty Ave./Bloomfield Exit, and cross the Bloomfield Bridge.
Bear right at the end of bridge onto Liberty Ave.
Turn right at Lombardozzi’s Restaurant at S. Matilda St. (opposite West Penn Hospital)
SWC is located at the corner of Sciota St. and S. Matilda St. in Bloomfield.

From the West and Pittsburgh International Airport:
Follow Route 60 South to I-279 North (no turns, only name change).
Follow I-279 North through Fort Pitt Tunnel and across Fort Pitt Bridge.
Take Liberty Ave. exit.
Follow Liberty Ave. through Pittsburgh to Bloomfield.
Turn right at Lombardozzi’s Restaurant at S. Matilda St. (opposite West Penn Hospital)
SWC is located at the corner of Sciota St. and S. Matilda St. in Bloomfield.

Take the Bus

Shepherd Wellness Community Center in Bloomfield is accessible from two buses that stop on Liberty Avenue one block from the Center. They are the 86 Liberty bus and the 54 North Side/Oakland/South Side bus.

  • The 86 Liberty bus stops at the corners of South Millvale Street and Liberty Avenue at West Penn Hospital. Walk one block to South Mathilda Street and turn left. See SWC on next corner.
  • The 54 North Side/Oakland/South Side bus also stops at the corners of South Millvale Street and Liberty Avenue at West Penn Hospital. Walk one block to S. Mathilda Street and turn left. See SWC on next corner.
  • For more information, call Pittsburgh Regional Transit at 412-442-2000 or view scheduling information online at https://www.rideprt.org/all-schedules/.

Transportation Reimbursement

Bus Tickets: SWC provides bus tickets to help our members who use the bus for travel to and from our programs and outings. Members who travel to our programs by bus can sign a Bus Ticket Log at any dinner or outing to receive tickets to cover the round trip to and from our program.

Mileage Reimbursement: SWC provides mileage reimbursement to help our members who drive to and from our programs and outings.

Here is how the SWC Mileage Reimbursement program works:

  • $5.00 GetGo cards are provided to reimburse our SWC certified HIV+ members who drive to SWC programs.
  • Mileage will be determined by the Mapquest Map distance from your home, or starting point, to SWC and back.
  • Reimbursement is based on IRS medical reimbursement and subject to change.
  • Monthly limits for gas card reimbursement are dependent on funding availablility.
  • Cards will be available to be picked up at SWC after the 7th of the following month.

The goal of transportation assistance is to help our members attend our dinners, programs and outings on a regular basis. Available for our HIV positive members who have certified for Ryan White eligibility.

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January 5, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 pm
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January 7, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
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  • Wellness Dinner
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
09 Jan
January 9, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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 [...]
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OUTrageous Bingo
10 Jan
January 10, 2026    
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Beit Kulanu formerly known as Rodef Shalom
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SWC Wellness Dinner & TED MED Talk
12 Jan
January 12, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 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 [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry
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January 14, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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January 16, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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 [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
21 Jan
January 21, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 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 and  beverages. Dinner served [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
23 Jan
January 23, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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 [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
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January 26, 2026    
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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Essential Oils
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January 28, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:00 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 and  beverages. Dinner served at [...]
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
30 Jan
January 30, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 pm
Shepherd Wellness Community
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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 & Program Discovery
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
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Events on January 9, 2026
09 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
9 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 10, 2026
10 Jan
OUTrageous Bingo
10 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 12, 2026
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SWC Wellness Dinner & TED MED Talk
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Pittsburgh
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry
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Pittsburgh
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
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Pittsburgh
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SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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Pittsburgh
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Essential Oils
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Pittsburgh
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30 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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Pittsburgh

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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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6:30 PM - OUTrageous Bingo
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & TED MED Talk
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & Essential Oils
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4:30 PM - SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
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SWC Wellness Dinner & Program Discovery
05 Jan
January 5, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 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 Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
07 Jan
January 7, 2026    
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 [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
09 Jan
January 9, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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
10 Jan
January 10, 2026    
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Beit Kulanu formerly known as 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. Tickets sold [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & TED MED Talk
12 Jan
January 12, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 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 Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry
14 Jan
January 14, 2026    
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 Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
16 Jan
January 16, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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 & Art For Life
21 Jan
January 21, 2026    
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 [...]
More Info
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
23 Jan
January 23, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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
26 Jan
January 26, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:30 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 Wellness Dinner & Essential Oils
28 Jan
January 28, 2026    
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 Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
30 Jan
January 30, 2026    
4:30 pm-7:45 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 January 5, 2026
05 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & Program Discovery
5 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 7, 2026
07 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & Easy Yoga
7 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 9, 2026
09 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
9 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 10, 2026
10 Jan
OUTrageous Bingo
10 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 12, 2026
12 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & TED MED Talk
12 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 14, 2026
14 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & Wellness Jewelry
14 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 16, 2026
16 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
16 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 21, 2026
21 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & Art For Life
21 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 23, 2026
23 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
23 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 26, 2026
26 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & Dinner Chat
26 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 28, 2026
28 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & Essential Oils
28 Jan 26
Pittsburgh
Events on January 30, 2026
30 Jan
SWC Wellness Dinner & HIV Support Group
30 Jan 26
Pittsburgh

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