Newsletter

December 2025 Edition

After significant delay, we are grateful for the Pennsylvania State budget passage, and for some federal budget benefits to be reinstated. However, we know that these delays created burdens for families that will take time to recover. Some families delayed other bill paying in order to feed their families during this time and catching back up will be an added stress. We thank the United Way of Southwest Pennsylvania and the Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh who provided financial resources so that FACE could distribute grocery gift cards to those experiencing food shortage. We pray that you and your family have all that you need this season and if you have been blessed with more, that you will consider sharing your blessings with others.


FACE’s Board of Directors has organized Food and Essentials Drives over the next several weeks. Please share this opportunity with others and donate if you can. 

Special Grant Awarded 
to Macedonia FACE.

Macedonia FACE’s Wise Neighbor project has received a Unique Project Grant Award from Inform USA. The award announcement stated that the program stood out for its innovation, alignment with the Inform USA mission, and potential impact to the community. Inform USA is a membership organization whose mission is to serve organizations that provide community navigation services. They promote the delivery of high quality resource referral, navigation, and connection services and certify practitioners who work in the areas of aging and disability. FACE’s Wise Neighbor project will continue to reach out to elders in the community and make vital connections to respond where needed to assist seniors in accessing healthcare, food, and other resources. 

SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS GRADUATE 
FROM BEAMS TO BRIDGES PROGRAM

Congratulations to the graduates of Steel Smiling 5th Beams to Bridges cohort at the Macedonia FACE Senior Center! 
Over the past six months, these incredible participants committed themselves to growth, healing, and community connection through the Beams to Bridges program. This cohort of community members have shown up for themselves and for their community. FACE celebrates their commitment to mental wellness. We know that they will have a positive impact on the wellbeing of the community. 

CONGRATULATIONS 
TERRI BALTIMORE

FACE staff member Terri Baltimore was recently celebrated at the Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor awards event 
held on the campus of Carlow University for her contributions to the Hill District community. Executive Director, Marisol Valentin, from the McAuley Ministries, described Terri as “legendary” in her remarks. She was nominated by participants from the Macedonia FACE 
Senior Center who appreciate her steadfast care and commitment to the community. Congratulations on this 
well-deserved recognition. 

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