Supporting Those Impacted by the Midwest Tornado Disaster

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On December 10th, 2021, a series of tornadoes devastated the Midwest which impacted six states including Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Illinois. The state of Kentucky, in particular, experienced massive devastation due to these powerful tornadoes. As a faith-based organization, Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) is deeply rooted in service to others, and as an organization, we wanted to find ways to honor our history and founding principles by taking action to help those who need it most.

In order to provide tangible support to those impacted, our individuals and staff are hard at work assembling and packaging blankets for families in need. In total, our efforts will provide 130 blankets that will be distributed to those impacted by these tornadoes!

Furthermore, PMHFOS has made a monetary donation to support the efforts of Brother’s Brother, a Pittsburgh-based organization whose mission is to help bridge the gap between aid and sustainability by supporting localized programs and providing essential resources in the areas of Healthcare, Infrastructure, Disaster Response, and Education. This organization is coordinating vital aid and disaster recovery support to those impacted.

We continue to pray for the families impacted by these devastating tornadoes and are proud of our individuals and staff for taking action to provide support to those who need it.

More than $135,000 raised at the PMHF 28th Annual Golf Classic!

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The Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation held the 28th Annual Golf Classic, presented by First National Bank, on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City, PA.

Celina Pompeani, KDKA-TV Pittsburgh Today Live Reporter and Pittsburgh Penguins TV Host, emceed the event, which was highlighted by features such as a live on-the-course magician, three hole-in-one competitions (including a chance to win a $100,000 gift certificate to LW Automotive), a host of exclusive silent auction items (including throwing the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game), and many other raffle prizes and golfer giveaways.

The winners of the event were a foursome representing the Pittsburgh Penguins, a proud partner with PMH (including Jack Tipton, Senior Director, Partnership Sales and Jim Meyer, Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing).

The 28th Annual PMHF Golf Classic raised more than $135,000 for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs served by PMHF’s parent not-for-profit organization, Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH). All of the funds raised will be used to further enhance the services and supports provided to over 600 individuals that PMH serves across western and central Pennsylvania.

Thank you to all of the PMHF supporters, donors, volunteers, staff, and friends who helped make the golf classic a truly memorable event!

See below for the gallery of images from the event!

2021 Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation Community Service Scholarship Recipient Announced!

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Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) is proud to announce the recipient of its 2021 Community Service Scholarship. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jamie Ellenberger, an individual served by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) and who was an active member in the community.  The principle of community is central to PMHFOS’s mission, including efforts to engage in community initiatives and to be involved in community improvements.

PMHF aimed to award this scholarship to a student in the region who brings that same understanding of the value of community service, and this was found in Ms. Sydney Komoroski of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (OLSH) in Allegheny County. Her lengthy and impressive resume of community service began in 2014 when she hosted her birthday party where, instead of gifts, she asked guests to bring Easter baskets for the children of North Hills Community Outreach. In addition to hosting a party like that each year thereafter, Ms. Komoroski has volunteered for St. Alexis, Aquinas Academy, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She has also completed various service projects for the Little Sisters of the Poor, Satchels of Caring, Light of Life Missions, Yellow Ribbon Girls, and Vincentian Home. She is a member of LeadersNow International and the Girls Scouts of America, where she is working to earn her Gold Award. She has hosted a five-week long Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive for North Hills Community Outreach, and she has helped at her high school with Open Houses, Galas, Freshman Foundation Day, and Transfer Student Welcome Day. She has baked cookies for the troops, served meals at soup kitchens, and built a Free Little Library for North Hills Community Outreach in their outdoor vegetable garden. In addition to many other examples of community service activities, Ms. Komoroski has also helped rescue sea turtles, volunteered at her local library, and made seatbelt pillows for cancer patients with ports.

In addition to her community involvement, Ms. Komoroski has been involved in several extracurricular activities. She was a member of her high school bowling team, was in the OLSH concert choir, was an OLSH Ambassador, and was part of the OLSH theatre program where she participated in 17 productions. She is also a member of the OLSH Honor Roll.

Ms. Komoroski will be attending Walsh University, in North Canton, Ohio, in the fall, where she will be studying nursing.

This year, PMHF received 72 scholarship applications from students across 19 counties in Pennsylvania. Ms. Komoroski exemplifies the commitment of PMHF and the late Jamie Ellenberger to serving and improving the community.

Should you have any additional questions or need more information, please email PMHFoundation@passavant.org.

 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 PMHF Community Service Scholarship!

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Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) was established to support Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) and its commitment to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. PMHF creates awareness of and provides additional financial resources for the quality programs of PMHFOS, which care for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals while promoting choice and independence. PMHF upholds the contention that all people have the right to lead full, productive, and independent lives.

The PMHF Community Service Scholarship was created in memory of Jamie Ellenberger. Jamie was a young man who Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) was privileged to serve.  He thrived in his community despite adversity.  Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jamie successfully transitioned from living in a state facility to becoming an active member of his new residential community at PMH.

While part of PMH’s community residential program, Jamie was an enthusiastic and contributing member of society, both in community-based activities and in our vocational training program.  His positivity and perseverance were always paired with kindness and a smile. After his passing, this scholarship was established in his honor, so his legacy can continue to make a lasting impact in the community in which he loved being a part of.

To find out more about the scholarship and download the application, please click here.  Applications must be submitted by 3:00pm on Friday, April 30th, 2021, so apply today!

Safeguarding Those We Serve and Supporting Our Community Amid the Pandemic

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Our 2020 Impact Report, “Safeguarding Those We Serve and Supporting Our Community Amid the Pandemic” is now available!

Learn more about the ways in which Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) has kept the health and safety of the individuals we serve our sole focus and priority, taken a proactive, preventative approach to protect the PMHFOS community, and continually supported our local communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

PMHFOS – 2020 Impact Report

 

PMH Salon & Barber Shop is NOW OPEN!

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Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) is excited to announce that the PMH Salon and Barber Shop has officially opened today!

The mission of the PMH Salon and Barber Shop is to empower individuals by enhancing self-esteem and hygiene with a salon or barber shop experience that meets the unique needs of the individual and promotes safe community integration.

We have partnered with Sola Salon Studios to open two physical locations in order to provide salon/barber services to the individuals we are privileged to serve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the PMH Salon and Barber Shop will be offering mobile salon/barber services.

Our stylists and barbers have been trained to provide services which meet the unique needs and preferences of the individuals we serve while maintaining the utmost safety and cleanliness before, during, and after each appointment.

We are excited to be able to provide a unique opportunity to the individuals we serve to receive salon and barber services in a safe and clean environment!

Happy Direct Support Professional Recognition Week!

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Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is nationally recognized on September 13-19, 2020. While Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) recognizes and appreciates the compassionate care that DSPs provide each and every day, specifically this week, we want to celebrate the valuable role that DSPs play in improving the lives of the individuals we are privileged to serve.

Passavant Memorial Homes is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work of our Direct Support Professionals. We are currently offering all Direct Support Professional employees the Direct Care Employee Recognition Bonus, which provides each hourly employee with an additional $3.00 per hour worked from August 16, 2020 through October 24, 2020, for a maximum of $1,200 per employee.

In order to further recognize the valued efforts of our Direct Support Professional employees and celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, we are also offering each Direct Support Professional employee a $100 bonus!

Happy Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and thank you for continuing to provide the highest quality supports to the individuals we are privileged to serve!