Community LIFE

02/06/2026

Community LIFE is running an online fundraiser with Flower Power to offer Spring bulbs for the upcoming planting season. This will run the whole month of February and we'll receive 50% of the profits.

Click here to place an order: http://CommunityLIFE.fpfundraising.com

Proceeds go to support these 6 local food banks - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank , Westmoreland Food Bank, Greater Washington County Food Bank, Bedford Food Pantry, Somerset County Mobile Food Bank, and the Somerset Area Food Pantry. To reach our goal, we need everyone’s help.

Flower Power Fundraising helps support groups, causes and communities using an earth-friendly alternative to traditional fundraising through the sale of flowers, bulbs and perennials that can be enjoyed for years to come!

02/05/2026

Our Logans Ferry Center isn’t letting this winter weather get them down. They decided to enjoy a little winter fun.

02/05/2026

We will cover the first stop on our cross country journey to celebrate the joy of migratory motion and discover the communities, neighborhoods and places that shaped African American trailblazers across the arts, politics, sports, advocacy, and more.

Midwest - The Fearless Exodusters

Watch the video below to learn more about how those fearless Exodusters, whose mass migration from the South and settlement into new spaces brought progress and the hope of liberty to new generations.

For even more information, visit: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/black-history-month

With the formal ending of slavery in place, many freed black people saw this as an opportunity to start anew. But, for those in the south, things didn’t seem...

02/04/2026

Participants at our Logans Ferry Center wanted to say Thank You to the Logans Ferry staff for caring for them during lasts winter storm.

They appreciated the phone calls, visits, snow shoveling and for just for doing what they do.

02/03/2026

Today, we’re proud to share the first video in our monthly participant story series. This series was created to highlight the voices and journeys of the people at the heart of Community LIFE.

Meet Todd and Monica, who share what they are looking forward to in 2026 and what would make it a good year for them. This is just the beginning, and we’re honored to share these stories with you.

02/02/2026

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of February's Black History Month. The story begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915.

Take a look through this journal that details Carter G. Woodson and his journey to creating Black History Month.

The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to

01/30/2026

Celebrate with Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture this and explore A Century of Black History with four weekly sub-themes—The Fearless Exodusters, Millions Travel for a Better Life, Migration Brings Demographic Shifts and Reconnecting to Family and Culture.

Follow along with us over the next 4 weeks!

For 100 years, the nation has recognized the achievements and contributions of African Americans and their place in American history during Black History Month.

01/29/2026

Every journey has a story, and our participants have some truly powerful ones to share. Beginning next month, we’ll be launching a monthly participant story video series that highlights the voices, experiences, and moments that make Community LIFE so special.

Each month, you’ll get to hear directly from the people at the heart of our mission, sharing what independence, community, and support mean to them. We can’t wait for you to meet them.

Stay tuned – our first story drops in February!

01/28/2026

💡 Tip of the Day with Attorney Carl Zacharia

Did you know that without a Power of Attorney, your family may need court approval just to help you?

Durable health care and financial Powers of Attorney allow your chosen Agent — someone you trust — to make medical or financial decisions if you’re unable to do so yourself.

Without these documents in place, even a spouse or adult child may be unable to step in when help is needed most.

The key is:
✔️ Choosing the right person (or persons) to serve as your Agent
✔️ Having a well-drafted Power of Attorney with the proper language to protect your wishes
✔️ Giving your loved ones clarity and peace of mind when it matters most

📍 For more information, visit zacbrownlaw.com

01/27/2026

We sadly have learned of at least one carbon monoxide death as a result of this snowstorm.

Please use generators safely. You want them at least 20 feet from your home. Never use them inside the garage.

If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, get into fresh air immediately and call 911.

01/27/2026

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month!

A time to raise awareness about glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Half of people with glaucoma don't know they have it. Glaucoma has no early symptoms. The only way to check for it is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam.

Click the link below to learn more about symptoms and when to see a doctor.

Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition.

01/26/2026

Two weeks away!
Planning ahead can change everything.

We’re bringing together legal, senior living, and home-care experts for a FREE hybrid workshop focused on making long-term care planning clearer and less overwhelming—before decisions become urgent.

🗓 Before It Becomes Urgent: How Advance Planning Makes Long-Term Care Easier
📅 February 4, 2026 | 12:00–2:00 PM
💻 Hybrid: In person or via Zoom

Featuring:
• Partners Christine Brown Murphy, Esq. & Colleen Bratkovich, Esq.
• Ahron Stark, CEO of Heritage Grove Senior Living
• Ari Grinspan, CEO of WeCare HCC

If long-term care has been on your mind—but you’re not sure where to start—this workshop is for you.

☕ Light refreshments provided for those attending in person. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/VuhDzIw