Newsletter

May 2025 Edition

At Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center, our staff know that serving others is a privilege. The rewards are great when a family is helped not just with their temporary hardship, but with finding solutions that change the trajectory of the future. That was the case with single mother Ashley, referred to FACE by the Urban League for assistance with rental support. She fell behind on her rent as a result of struggling with seasonal depression and was facing eviction.

After completing an intake questionnaire, Ashley was assigned to Lead Family Coordinator, Deja Hardaway and enrolled in the FACT (Families and Communities Teaming) program. She met with Deja weekly via zoom to talk over her goals and options. She described Deja as her “go-to person” and her “accountability partner”. Ashley says that being able to talk it out was a great benefit to her and gave her the mental clarity she needed to address her situation. After completing and receiving her certificate of graduation from the FACT program, Ashley has been able to take several positive steps to progress her employment and increase her income. Ashley also worked with FACE’s Mental Wellness services to successfully enroll her 9-year-old daughter in therapy and to connect her to extracurricular activities. Ashley reports that her daughter is doing really well, taking guitar lessons and participating in a golf program.

Ashley says that she is glad that Macedonia FACE is faith-based as she is grounded by her faith. While she is still working towards reaching her goals, she feels it was necessary for her to take the time for herself and become more self-sufficient. She is grateful for the support she received, and she recommends to other families, “Don’t wait until you are up to your ears in problems and exhausted. It is essential to speak it out!”

If you know a family that is experiencing hardship, encourage them to contact Macedonia FACE at 412-281-2573 or visit www.macedoniaface.org for more information. 

HIGHMARK WALK PARTICIPATION

We are Walking with Purpose this year at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Join us for a beautiful 1k or 5k walk in Pittsburgh on June 14 as we raise funds to support Macedonia FACE’s work in the community.

Anyone who has ever owned and loved a pet knows how much joy they can bring. For a senior living alone, their pet companion is a relationship that prevents loneliness. But for a senior who has limited resources, feeding a pet can be a challenge. That’s why, Macedonia FACE’s Meals on Wheels program is expanding to provide pet food distribution to our meals on wheels recipients who have pets. The FACE Pet Pals program is based solely on the availability of donated dog and cat food. Pet meals are packed and sent in addition to the senior’s regular meal delivery. If you are interested in donating pet food to support this program, please contact 412-281-2573 or email info@macedoniaface.org

The Adult Case Management Team 

This team is dedicated to raising HIV awareness and supporting people living with HIV by eliminating barriers to medical treatment adherence and encouraging overall wellness. Macedonia FACE staff members Aleece, Jatia and Deon (pictured here) provide case management to their consumers offering social support groups, mental health and nutrition support and connections to other needed services. Supervisor, Amy Wedner, says her staff is a Dream Team – dedicated, outgoing, creative and caring. For more information, call FACE’s HIV team at 412-377-3089. (all calls are confidential)

Miss Delores Bailey (age 91) is a cherished member of the center and is valued by all the staff at FACE’s Hill District Active for Life Senior Center. She is transported to the center by FACE’s shuttle and her favorite activities are Bible Study and Bingo. She also looks forward to swimming. Born and raised in the Hill, Miss Delores values the chance to get out of her house and experience the loving environment at the center, saying, "it is nice having somewhere to go where people love you!" She adds, the staff is "like a family to us." We are grateful to Miss Bailey for her presence at the center.

PART-TIME MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED

Are you looking for a rewarding part time weekday morning / early afternoon job? Become a driver for Macedonia FACE’s Meals on Wheels program and deliver food to seniors who are unable to prepare their own meals.

Apply today at info@macedoniaface.org

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