Human Service & Preparedness Coalition

04/03/2026

03/14/2026

Westmoreland County 911 is currently operating in Storm Mode.

If you do not need to travel, please stay home. Dangerous wind conditions continue throughout the county. Stay off the roads to helps emergency crews and power companies do their work safely and efficiently.

Please remember:

⚠️Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages. Only call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

⚠️ Stay away from downed power lines!

02/26/2026

We were honored to welcome Corporal Aaron Allen with the Pennsylvania State Police to our monthly HSPC meeting today to provide de-escalation training for the staff of our partner agencies.

Thank you for sharing your time and expertise to help strengthen our teams and enhance the work we do to serve our communities safely and effectively!

11/14/2025

If your family is experiencing a gap in SNAP benefits or struggling to access enough food this month, help is available.

Join the Westmoreland Food Bank, in partnership with Westmoreland County Community College, for a special food distribution event:

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Parking Lot C

To receive food, please bring your EBT card and proof of address within Westmoreland County.
🚗 Limit of two households per vehicle.
🍎 Distribution will continue while supplies last.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit. No one in Westmoreland County should go without access to food.

11/13/2025

Need Food Assistance?
If you or someone you know is in need of food support, help is available through the Westmoreland Food Bank.

🍎 Visit www.westmorelandfoodbank.org/receive-assistance
to find food distribution programs in your area, including food pantries and meal programs.
📞 Before visiting, please call the contact number listed for each location to confirm hours and availability.
💛 Please keep in mind that requests for assistance are extremely high — your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

If you’re unable to access the online resources, please call 724-468-8660 ext. 10 for assistance.

No one in Westmoreland County should go hungry — please share this information to help spread the word.

11/06/2025

Thanks to a generous donation we are able to have a free Thanksgiving meal for the community on November 24, 2025 from 12:00pm- 3:00pm.
Please see details below!

09/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our first ever HSPC symposium. With close to 80 individuals in attendance across many human services, nonprofit organizations, public safety, municipality officials, and other organizations, it was a great day for collaboration!

Thank you to the Westmorelandand County Public Safety and Department of Human Services offices for your support of this event! This one has been months in the planning, but so worth the effort!

Thank you to everyone for all that you do to help make our community a better place!

09/25/2025

08/21/2025

Woot woot!

First responders in Westmoreland County know all too well the dangers that exist for those with dementia, autism, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders who wander away from home. In the last year nearly three dozen searches throughout the county were undertaken in response to missing perso...

08/20/2025

🚨 Now Available in Westmoreland County – Project Lifesaver! 🚨

Project Lifesaver is a program that helps quickly locate loved ones with cognitive conditions who may wander, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, Down syndrome, or autism.

👩‍👩‍👦 How it works:
✔️ Participants wear a small wristwatch-style transmitter that emits a unique signal.
✔️ If a participant goes missing, search teams use their signal receiving equipment to track and locate the missing person.

➡️ Caregivers can now enroll online here:
🔗 https://www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8375

Help us spread the word by sharing this post so more families know about this lifesaving program! 💙

07/30/2025

🎉 Join Us for a Community Outreach Event! 🎒🍔👕
📅 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 New Stanton Assembly of God Family Life Campus
1131 Thermo Village Road, New Stanton, PA 15672
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🤝 Hosted in partnership with New Stanton Assembly of God
Questions? Contact Carrie Lesniak at 724-331-2821 or [email protected]