Or… What have they been feeding you? During the fall of 2005, a group of thoughtful young women took-on clothing giant, Abercrombie &Fitch for their degrading and offensive t-shirt slogans. Scaffolded by the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania, the young women staged a “Girlcott” and their activism and ultimate success garnered national […]
Who’s to Blame? …Not the Victim!
Who’s to Blame? – Not the victim! I have the absolute right to walk down the street with $20 bills hanging out of every pocket. Regardless of how imprudent that action may be, NO ONE has the right to take them from me – or to harm me in that attempt. If someone succeeded in […]
Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T)
The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center focuses on helping victims of domestic violence. In November of 2012, we started a new program called HOPE for SAF-T, which is part of a current national program called Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T). This program assists victims of domestic violence with bringing their pets (dogs and cats) […]
Summer Internships
The Alle-Kiski Are HOPE Center, Inc. is accepting applications for Summer Internships! The HOPE Center has unpaid internship opportunities all year round. We are a non-profit social service agency which offers support, education and options to victims of domestic violence. The many facets of HOPE’s services allow interns the opportunity to gain a vast […]
Residential Advocate (Tarentum Area)
The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center has been working to eliminate domestic violence since 1979. HOPE serves the northern portions of both Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. HOPE’s shelter provides safety to 23 women and children experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness. Other programs offered at HOPE include Transitional Housing, Crisis Intervention Services, Prevention and Education, and Legal […]