Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers News Archive

IVC mourned the passing last year of Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor and the loss of a community leader whose compassion and civic pride made him an inspiration to many. Before he became ill, Mayor O'Connor generously agreed to serve as the Honorary Chairman for IVC's first Magical Jazzical event, which was to be held October 6, 2006. The event was cancelled; however, the following supporters who originally signed on as event sponsors dedicated their contributions instead to helping IVC's programs and services continue.

IVC gratefully acknowledges these individuals and organizations for their steadfast support:

• The Buncher Foundation
• Carlow University - given in honor of Mayor Bob O'Connor
• Congressman Mike Doyle
• Duquesne Light Company
• Giant Eagle Foundation
• J and R Flowers
• Jefferson Hospital Senior Services
• McCandless Rotary Club
• McGee Maruca and Associates, P.C.
• National City Foundation
• Heidi Russman
• Spriggs Watson Funeral Home
• Steidl and Steinberg
• Steve Schwartz Associates
• University of Pittsburgh

Thank you!

On November 3, 2005, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers hosted its annual testimonial reception at the Pittsburgh Hilton. The event honored Morgan K. O'Brien, CEO of Duquesne Light, and the Duquesne Light employees for their commitment to local volunteerism and community service. IVC also celebrated the more than 450 volunteers who comprise its congregational network. This testimonial reception is the only fundraiser IVC holds, and its proceeds contribute significantly to the organization's continued ability to assist the frail elderly.

IVC presented the Paul and Miriam Kossis Volunteer Award to Mt. Lebanon Christian Church. The Rev. Heather Simpson, volunteer coordinator Ms. Helen Butler, and the members of this congregation merit special recognition for their faithfulness in ministering to older adults through their partnership with IVC's Faith in Action program. Mt. Lebanon Christian Church has given countless hours of volunteer service to vulnerable older adults and also financially supports the mission of IVC.

Thank you to these sponsors who generously supported the 2005 reception:

PLATINUM SPONSOR
Duquesne Light

GOLD SPONSORS
Equitable Resources
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mellon Financial Corporation

SILVER SPONSORS
Giant Eagle Foundation
The Hillman Company
National City Bank of Pennsylvania
Reed Smith
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
University of Pittsburgh

BRONZE SPONSORS
Buchanan Ingersoll
Gateway Financial Group, Inc.
Dana M. Phillips
PNC Financial Services Group
West Penn Allegheny Health System

BENEFACTORS
Ditto Document Solutions
Federated Investors Foundation, Inc.
Oncology Hematology Association
TRC Industries

FRIENDS
Janet Barlett
Bookminders
Raymond E. Boyer
Helen G. Butler
Jeanne Caliguiri
Nathlyn J. Diamondstone
Maureen Durkin
Sigo Falk
Lynn and Lance Farber
Marian and Gene Gentile
Rev. Dr. Donald and Mrs. Kathy Green
Dr. and Mrs. Leon Haley
Lillian Isaacson
Blair and Lynne Jacobson
Larry and Melissa Jacobson
Jewish Family and Children's Service
James M. Kelly
Robert Kidd
Carmen and James Kossis
Elaine and Carl Krasik
Lutheran Service Society
Louise and Michael Malakoff
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Massaro
Metal Management
Jan Mitchell
Cheryl A. Myers
Stanley and Jessica Parker
Sylvia and Dr. George Plutchok
Point Park University
Matthew J. Ragan
George B. Skraba Reising
Andy Rind
James C. Roddey
Heidi and Dr. Richard Russman
Steven H. Schwartz
Daniel Shapira
Steven Shriber
Albert and Shirley Zionts