The Haven House
The Haven House provides an after school development program for 50+ at-risk children, ages 5 to 13, in the greater Pittsburgh area. The goal is to provide these children with a safe environment that promotes acceptance, self-esteem, and love. Our mission is to help provide academic support and mentorship programs in place where they can learn positive life skills and receive wholesome meal. We put a heavy emphasis on nurturing the children's social and emotional intelligence, instilling self-discipline, in addition to helping maintain their basic needs. Not only does this create a positive sense of community, but it also makes large impact in the lives of these families.
During the crucial hours of 3:00PM - 6:30PM, the doors are open and children first are helped with homework assignments. Time is then allowed for activities or clubs and group mentoring sessions where we deal with issues and build skills in conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, peer interaction, and team building. Each child gets a healthy meal or snack every day they participate. Monthly field trips are served as an incentive for regular participation. For family engagement, time is dedicated on Wednesdays for family style dinners that serve both parents and youth. This time allows for family bonding, pro-social activities, and increased family engagement in a child's academic life.
The Haven House aims to prepare the youth to be self-disciplined individuals that can positively contribute to their communities. As a result, we see improved test scores and grades, healthy involvement with other children, and positive interactions within their families.
How we help
Many of our team members volunteer weekly, spending time with the children in the program. Our goal is to create positive dialogue with kids who come from troubling environments, and act as positive influences that they may not see in their dally lives. We’ve also donated funds to the program to upgrade their resources such as a new tv, Xbox games, structure repairs, Christmas gifts, educational supplies and more. The Mehta Marketing Inc executive team is currently working with the Haven House board on strategies to help establish them as their own independent non-profit organization.
Special thanks to one of our future partners and top team leads at mehta marketing, inc, Frederick White, for introducing us to such an amazing organization.
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The Lighthouse Foundation
Mehta recently volunteered with The Lighthouse Foundation, and it was a
great experience. Working together as a team to do philanthropic work is
always enjoyable. We were impressed by how much they do for our
community and wanted to share more about this wonderful foundation.
The Lighthouse Foundation is an outreach organization that helps
impoverished individuals and families in northern Allegheny and Butler
County. Their mission is to provide hope by meeting immediate needs and
empowering people toward self-sufficiency. The foundation offers high-quality
programs and ministries that provide relief and equip individuals for a better
future.
The Lighthouse Foundation, established in 1985, runs the most extensive food
pantry in Butler County and is the only source of transitional and temporary
housing for young adults, single parents, and families in its region. The
Foundation's mission is to encourage individuals and families to become
self-sufficient through faith-based job training, financial literacy, cooking
classes, and assistance with obtaining reliable transportation. By providing
the necessary resources, the Foundation aims to transform lives through hope
and faith and enable people to achieve self-sufficiency.
The Lighthouse Foundation provides excellent programs, with their Housing
program being particularly impressive. They offer transitional and sober living
options for rehousing, and their transitional housing units provide
opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their goals, such as
education, employment, parenting skills, and job training, ultimately leading to
permanent housing. Residents can stay in the transitional housing program
for up to 18 months as long as they are working towards their goals and
fulfilling all program requirements.
Johnny's Place offers a transitional housing option for men who are
focusing on recovery. Its main purpose is to provide a secure and
drug-free environment where residents can concentrate on their goals
without being exposed to the triggers that led to or sustained their
addiction.
The Lighthouse's Food Pantry program is making a huge difference in the
community. Every week, they provide food to more than 250 families. The
pantry offers a variety of food items such as fresh produce, canned goods,
meat, frozen food, and bakery items. In a year, they distribute almost one
million dollars worth of food. Talk about giving back!
Two other programs that the Lighthouse Foundation offer are the Whole Life
Ministries, and The Lighthouse Foundation’s Car Connection Program (LCC)
The Car Connection Program (LCC) by the Lighthouse Foundation
combines financial and vehicle maintenance education with the chance to
obtain safe and dependable transportation for employment purposes. It
helps families and individuals become more self-sufficient by expanding
their job opportunities and potentially increasing their income.
Whole Life Ministries addresses the emergency financial needs of
individuals, families, and seniors while also, providing rehabilitation and
development programs. Their program offers emergency financial relief
alongside job training and other life skills programs.
After learning more about the foundation, Mehta was enthusiastic about
partnering with them. Our team spent time working with the foundation to
assist with their food program. We helped families with check-ins and guided
them through the food bank, making the process easier for them. Speaking
with the families was humbling, as we saw firsthand how the foundation's
program has positively impacted their lives.
Foundations like the Lighthouse Foundation truly inspire us to do more for
our community. We are grateful to them for taking us under their wing.
Spending a few hours with our community and the Lighthouse team left a
lasting impact on our hearts, and we look forward to dedicating more time to this wonderful foundation.
