Events Calendar
January 2012
January 10th, 5pm-9pm Evening Work Session- Centre City Tower, Suite 1180
January 31st, 12pm-1pm Lunchtime Work Session - Centre City Tower, Suite 1180
January 31st, 12pm-1pm Lunchtime Work Session - Centre City Tower, Suite 1180
February 2012
Thursday, February 2nd, 6-8:30 p.m., Bags, Bellinis & Brunch Committee Planning Meeting followed by Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY, February 15th, 5pm-9pm Evening Work Session- Centre City Tower, Suite 1180 (Please note change in regular schedule; Valentine's Day falls on our usual 2nd Tuesday. Enjoy that evening with your sweetheart!)
February 28th, 12pm-1pm Lunchtime Work Session - Centre City Tower, Suite 1180
WEDNESDAY, February 15th, 5pm-9pm Evening Work Session- Centre City Tower, Suite 1180 (Please note change in regular schedule; Valentine's Day falls on our usual 2nd Tuesday. Enjoy that evening with your sweetheart!)
February 28th, 12pm-1pm Lunchtime Work Session - Centre City Tower, Suite 1180
Supporting our Sister Organizations
Our friends at Hair Peace Charities, an organization that raises money to help buy women wigs while undergoing chemotherapy treatment, is having a fundraiser on February 11th. For more information on their Recipe for Hope Event, click here.
Satchels of Caring Foundation includes literature about Hair Peace Charities in our satchels. We're pleased to promote their mission, as they do ours. Thanks ladies! Good luck with your event.
Satchels of Caring Foundation includes literature about Hair Peace Charities in our satchels. We're pleased to promote their mission, as they do ours. Thanks ladies! Good luck with your event.
Community Events
Volunteer Session with LeadersNOW International, December 29th, 2011
Pictured at left, and below, are young ladies from the local chapter of LeadersNow International. They came to our space at Center City Tower on December 29th (during their holiday break!) to help assemble satchels for recipients. They are a wonderful example of students working to give back to their community during what could have been a vacation day from school. Thank you ladies! We hope to see you again.
If your school or organization would like to volunteer time with the Satchels of Caring Foundation, please contact us at admin@satchelsofcaring.org or call (412) 220-7822.
If your school or organization would like to volunteer time with the Satchels of Caring Foundation, please contact us at admin@satchelsofcaring.org or call (412) 220-7822.
Welcome LeadersNow International!
Pictured below are members of the local chapter of LeadersNOW International with Satchels of Caring Foundation President, Heather Knuth. LeadersNOW International is a local, non-profit organization that provides leadership training to young women, inspiring them to make a positive impact on society NOW and in the future.
Satchels of Caring is honored to be partnering with them on December 29th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. as they volunteer their time to help assemble satchels. We thank them for spending a portion of their winter break with us in service to others. Thank you ladies!
Satchels of Caring is honored to be partnering with them on December 29th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. as they volunteer their time to help assemble satchels. We thank them for spending a portion of their winter break with us in service to others. Thank you ladies!
Community Action Days
This fall, Satchels of Caring hosted three wonderful Community Action Days involving 18 volunteers from the Women's Imaging Center at Indiana Regional Breast Center, and eight volunteers from Horizon Properties (through Pittsburgh Cares). We will also be mentoring LeadersNOW INTERNATIONAL, "Training Young Women to Lead NOW and in the Future" during the month of December and through 2012.
Community Action Day – BNY Mellon Volunteer Sessions – October 18, 2011
Thank you Eileen Tenenbaum! Another outstanding group of volunteers joined us at Centre City Tower for a fun and productive all-day session. They were able to sew buttons on 80 satchels, fill about 15 satchels, fold and bag 250 scarves, made 500 outside tags for journals, put faceplates in 300 journals, assembled over 125 kits, and cut stacks of new fabric pieces to make kits. Thank you BNY Mellon employees!
Community Action Day – BNY Mellon Volunteer Sessions – May, 2011
Once again, Eileen Tenenbaum organized another fabulous event with our priceless volunteers from BNY Mellon. They were able to sew buttons on 109 satchels, tags on 83 satchels, and filled 185 satchels! Thanks to their artful efforts, another 380 journals were added to our inventory, as well as many outside satchel tags, bookmarks, and booklets decorated with ribbon. Thank you BNY Mellon employees!
This fall, Satchels of Caring hosted three wonderful Community Action Days involving 18 volunteers from the Women's Imaging Center at Indiana Regional Breast Center, and eight volunteers from Horizon Properties (through Pittsburgh Cares). We will also be mentoring LeadersNOW INTERNATIONAL, "Training Young Women to Lead NOW and in the Future" during the month of December and through 2012.
Community Action Day – BNY Mellon Volunteer Sessions – October 18, 2011
Thank you Eileen Tenenbaum! Another outstanding group of volunteers joined us at Centre City Tower for a fun and productive all-day session. They were able to sew buttons on 80 satchels, fill about 15 satchels, fold and bag 250 scarves, made 500 outside tags for journals, put faceplates in 300 journals, assembled over 125 kits, and cut stacks of new fabric pieces to make kits. Thank you BNY Mellon employees!
Community Action Day – BNY Mellon Volunteer Sessions – May, 2011
Once again, Eileen Tenenbaum organized another fabulous event with our priceless volunteers from BNY Mellon. They were able to sew buttons on 109 satchels, tags on 83 satchels, and filled 185 satchels! Thanks to their artful efforts, another 380 journals were added to our inventory, as well as many outside satchel tags, bookmarks, and booklets decorated with ribbon. Thank you BNY Mellon employees!
May 12, 2011
Community Action Day – BNY Mellon Volunteer Sessions – December 14 & 16, 2010
Project leader Eileen Tenenbaum of BNY Mellon organized this event in which over 60 bank employees donated nearly 400 volunteer hours decorating 600 booklets and bookmarks, creating covers for over 520 journals, making 200 ID tags, assembling 600 notecard bundles, and creating over 500 kits for sewing.
Project leader Eileen Tenenbaum of BNY Mellon organized this event in which over 60 bank employees donated nearly 400 volunteer hours decorating 600 booklets and bookmarks, creating covers for over 520 journals, making 200 ID tags, assembling 600 notecard bundles, and creating over 500 kits for sewing.
Community Action Day - Susan G. Komen/Girl Scouts Day - November 16, 2010
In conjunction with the Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we hosted a group of 45 Girl Scouts and their moms on November 6th. During this Community Action Day, Girl Scouts qualified to earn their In The Pink Breast Cancer Awareness patch.
Some of the girls were so excited with the project that they returned on December 17th for a holiday sleepover. Cranberry Township Senior Troop 20520 worked late into the evening, donated supplies and cash, and glowed with holiday cheer.
In conjunction with the Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we hosted a group of 45 Girl Scouts and their moms on November 6th. During this Community Action Day, Girl Scouts qualified to earn their In The Pink Breast Cancer Awareness patch.
Some of the girls were so excited with the project that they returned on December 17th for a holiday sleepover. Cranberry Township Senior Troop 20520 worked late into the evening, donated supplies and cash, and glowed with holiday cheer.
Bags, Bellinis, & Brunch - Sunday, April 18, 2010
Our inaugural Bags, Bellinis, & Brunch Event held on April 18, 2010 was successful on all fronts due to the support and generosity of our sponsors, donors, and attendees. All enjoyed a relaxing afternoon while sampling the delicious brunch and socializing with friends. Our Honorary Chair, Peggy Finnegan of WPXI-TV, inspired our guests and volunteers alike with her kind words and personal story. The event generated over $5,500 in proceeds, which exceeded our expectations and will enable us to fill 190 Satchels of Caring!
We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their donations:
The Culinary Artists Gourmet Catering Group
The Village of Eastside Shopping Center
Fox Chapel Shoe Service
La Prima Espresso Company
Oakmont Bakery
Plantscape
Taylor Rental
Cancer Caring Center
The Village of Eastside Shopping Center
Fox Chapel Shoe Service
La Prima Espresso Company
Oakmont Bakery
Plantscape
Taylor Rental
Cancer Caring Center
Lucy Shoes
Carrie Holstead Real Estate Consultants, Inc.
Ellen Maye, Mary Kay Representative
Serendipity Accessories
Kool Kat Designs
Never Enough!
Saks 5th Avenue
Littlearth Productions, Inc.
Carrie Holstead Real Estate Consultants, Inc.
Ellen Maye, Mary Kay Representative
Serendipity Accessories
Kool Kat Designs
Never Enough!
Saks 5th Avenue
Littlearth Productions, Inc.
Marcia Grimes
Paula Calabrese
Walnut Grill
Designer Days Boutique
Sweet Zoo Boutique
Julie McCubrey
Suzy Golitko
Ambiance Boutique
Paula Calabrese
Walnut Grill
Designer Days Boutique
Sweet Zoo Boutique
Julie McCubrey
Suzy Golitko
Ambiance Boutique
Zipper Blues
Deborah Iwanyshyn
Siddy Girl
Robin Ostronic
Cheryl Bohonak
Eileen Krichten
Suzanne Froehlich, Silpada Representative
Deborah Iwanyshyn
Siddy Girl
Robin Ostronic
Cheryl Bohonak
Eileen Krichten
Suzanne Froehlich, Silpada Representative
A big thanks also goes out to our Events Committee who organized and ran the event:
Leslie Waldron, Co-Chair
Peggy Carpenter
Donna Naab
Peggy Carpenter
Donna Naab
Betsy Krichten, Co-Chair
Virginia & Natalie Weida
Kathy Graham
Virginia & Natalie Weida
Kathy Graham
Kathryn Petrie, Public Relations
Eileen Iorio
Eileen Iorio
Georgine Golitko
Heather Knuth
Heather Knuth
For additional photos of the event, please visit:
http://www.wpxi.com/slideshow/entertainment/23188203/detail.html?taf=burg
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10110/1051724-460.stm
http://www.wpxi.com/slideshow/entertainment/23188203/detail.html?taf=burg
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10110/1051724-460.stm
Community Action Day – Boy Scout Troop 2 – Tuesday April 13, 2010
In Fall 2009, 16-year-old Alex Speidel, Eagle Scout candidate, submitted a formal proposal to the Scout organization to create a male version of our Satchels of Caring. After receiving project approval he contacted national companies (including Unilever) to donate products including toiletries, obtained hats from a non-profit, and solicited gym bags from an Eagle Scout to house the contents. Members of his home Troop 2 made leather key chains and joined to assemble the bags that will be distributed by the Cancer Caring Center in Pittsburgh and the Arnold Palmer Cancer Pavilion in Latrobe. The satchels also contain a CD and inspirational and support resource materials. Echoing their female counterpart, the satchels are a morale booster; a tangible get well wish for patients undergoing treatment. Alex’s comprehensive project begun last summer amounted to 165 hours and yielded 100 bags in April. As he awaits official notification that he has fulfilled the requirements for Eagle Scout, rest assured that cancer patients are already giving him a thumbs up!
In Fall 2009, 16-year-old Alex Speidel, Eagle Scout candidate, submitted a formal proposal to the Scout organization to create a male version of our Satchels of Caring. After receiving project approval he contacted national companies (including Unilever) to donate products including toiletries, obtained hats from a non-profit, and solicited gym bags from an Eagle Scout to house the contents. Members of his home Troop 2 made leather key chains and joined to assemble the bags that will be distributed by the Cancer Caring Center in Pittsburgh and the Arnold Palmer Cancer Pavilion in Latrobe. The satchels also contain a CD and inspirational and support resource materials. Echoing their female counterpart, the satchels are a morale booster; a tangible get well wish for patients undergoing treatment. Alex’s comprehensive project begun last summer amounted to 165 hours and yielded 100 bags in April. As he awaits official notification that he has fulfilled the requirements for Eagle Scout, rest assured that cancer patients are already giving him a thumbs up!
Alex delivers the Satchels to the Arnold Palmer Cancer Pavilion on April 28th:
Gateway High School Benefit Dance - Friday April 17, 2009
On Friday, April 17, 2009, CREW Foundation participated in a benefit dance at Gateway High School which helped raise money for Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure. Two seniors from Gateway, Megan Bertoline and Maria Hyzy coordinated the fundraiser as part of The Future is Mine student group. Over 100+ students and chaperones attended the benefit. The night focused around the ‘Cure’ which began with a few words from a breast cancer survivor from Susan G. Komen. The students also had the opportunity to write letters to patients, purchase accessories from the American Cancer Society and create hand-made tags. The hand-made tag materials were supplied by the Foundation. We cut, assembled and embellished the tags so they could be attached to the satchels like a luggage tag. The event was a success with the students raising over $600 for the Cure.
Community Action Day - Susan G. Komen/Girl Scouts Day - March 7, 2009
During this community action day, Girl Scouts qualified to earn their In The Pink Breast Cancer Awareness patch. The girls and their mothers were invited to work on satchels while taking part in a short breast cancer awareness educational program presented by Komen for the Cure. CREW Members and the volunteers cut and sorted fabrics for our "Satchels of Caring" and sewed buttons on completed bags.
During this community action day, Girl Scouts qualified to earn their In The Pink Breast Cancer Awareness patch. The girls and their mothers were invited to work on satchels while taking part in a short breast cancer awareness educational program presented by Komen for the Cure. CREW Members and the volunteers cut and sorted fabrics for our "Satchels of Caring" and sewed buttons on completed bags.
Survivor Day Conference - March 14, 2009
On March 14, 2009, CREW Pittsburgh Foundation board members Eileen Iorio and Kathy Graham took part in the Survivor Day Conference hosted by the American Cancer Society. They explained to many of the attendees about our program and how the satchels are made and distributed. Several attendees came over to the Satchels of Caring table to express their heartfelt gratitude for receiving a bag and some eager to give back, signed our volunteer list.
On March 14, 2009, CREW Pittsburgh Foundation board members Eileen Iorio and Kathy Graham took part in the Survivor Day Conference hosted by the American Cancer Society. They explained to many of the attendees about our program and how the satchels are made and distributed. Several attendees came over to the Satchels of Caring table to express their heartfelt gratitude for receiving a bag and some eager to give back, signed our volunteer list.
