About Us

The Satchels of Caring Foundation has been committed to supporting those with cancer in the Western Pennsylvania region and beyond since the organization initiated its program in 2003. We use high quality donated fabrics to create unique Satchels of Caring that are filled with therapeutic and inspirational contents, such as a soft hand-knit cap, specially designed scarf, support literature, a journal donated by volunteers and friends, and other items. To date we have distributed over 14,000 Satchels!
(*The photo to the left features our South Hills Group, a very busy group of volunteers! Lyn McGinnis, second from right, is a member of our Board of Directors.)
Get to Know Us Better
What's in a Satchel of Caring?
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Scarf with tying Instructions from Anokhi USA
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Support literature
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Prescription drug assistance brochure
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Hand/body creams and lip balm
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Inspirational Literature and Bookmark
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Tissue packet
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Custom designed note cards
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Journal hand-embellished by volunteers
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Bookmark highlighting "Writing Down Your Soul" by Janet Conner; click here: http://janetconner.com/books for more information on Janet and her program.

Meet Our Board of Directors
Heather Knuth
Integrity Design, LLC
President
Eileen Iorio
Vice-President
Lisa McQuade
Treasurer
Georgine Golitko
Indoff
Vice President, Community Outreach
Kathy Graham
Vice President, Production
Lyn McGinnis
GM Properties, Inc.
Operations Director, South Hills
Phyllis DeRienzo
Communications Director
Our Distribution Partners
AHN Cancer Institute - Robinson
AHN Cancer Institute at Robinson
AHN Cancer Institute at Jefferson Hospital
AHN Forbes Hospital-Monroeville
AHN Health & Wellness Pavilion in Peters Township
AHN McMurray - Oncology
AHN McMurray - Radiology
AHN Pittsburgh (North Side)
AHN West Penn Hospital
American Cancer Society
Butler Health System Radiation Department
Cancer Caring Center
Chaffin Luhana Foundation - Mothers on the Move
Creative Hair Solutions
Fulton County Medical Center
Jefferson Hospital Wig Salon
Our Clubhouse Pittsburgh
Our Clubhouse Westmoreland County
St. Clair Hospital
UPMC Beaver Dutch Hollow
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Magee Hospital
UPMC Moon Township
UPMC Passavant Hospital
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
UPMC Womancare Center Hermitage
Washington Hospital
Women's Center - Washington Hospital
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Individuals and Friends
Special Thanks To BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon has been a most benevolent partner in the mission of Satchels. Their employees are some of our committee members and many are very helpful, dependable volunteers. Offering a cooperative program, BNY Mellon encourages their employees to give back to the community with a matching opportunity. For each employee hour volunteered at Satchels, BNY donates an hourly stipend. We are so grateful for their steadfast commitment to Satchels and to our mission of supporting those with cancer. Thanks BNY Mellon!
