2009 Community Events
| EVENT/DATE | BENEFITS | LOCATION |
| VITA Income Tax Program January 4--April 15 |
Tax assistance for low-income county residents | Schenectady |
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PA Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Awards |
Scholar students for their innovative experiments in energy, construction, or structural issues | Pittsburgh |
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Central Blood Bank which contributes to 40 hospitals in the tri-state area | Pittsburgh |
Movie Drive February 8--15 |
Troops in Iraq | Pittsburgh |
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American Heart Association | Pittsburgh |
Daffodil Days February 11--19 |
American Cancer Society | Pittsburgh |
Engineers Week February 16--17 |
Innovative students in science | Pittsburgh |
Sweater Drive March 3--20 |
The Salvation Army | Pittsburgh |
Daffodil Days March 19 |
American Cancer Society | Schenectady |
Bethesda House Food Drive April 29--May 12 |
Adopt-a-Pantry Food Collection | Schenectady |
MS Walk April 20 |
Multiple Sclerosis Society | Pittsburgh |
Rebuilding Together Day April 26 |
Renovate a home for a local family in need | Pittsburgh |
DSIC Workday--Spring Cleanup April 26 |
Downtown improvements | Schenectady |
Komen Race for the Cure May 11 |
Breast Cancer research | Pittsburgh |
GHI Workforce Team Challenge 3.5M May 15 |
Local charities | Schenectady |
DSIC Workday--Flower Planting May 17 |
Downtown improvements | Schenectady |
Regional Food Bank Night July |
Area food pantries | Schenectady |
"Relay-For-Life" May/June |
American Cancer Society | Pittsburgh |
Good Chemistry 5K Run in Vale Park June 5 |
Vale Park improvements | Schenectady |
MS-150 Bike Tour/Hoagies Sales June 7--8 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Pittsburgh |
The Jam on Walnut July 26 & Aug. 23 |
Cystic Fibrosis | Pittsburgh |
Supplies for Success Drive August 1--8 |
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pgh | Pittsburgh |
Gift of Sight August 18--22 |
Eyeglasses for local families in need | Pittsburgh |
| Repack Days September 5 & 12 |
Greater Pgh Food Bank | Pittsburgh |
Walk for Juvenile Diabetes September 13 |
Juvenile Diabetes research | Schenectady |
| Komen Race for the Cure October 4 |
Breast Cancer research | Schenectady |
Annual United Way Campaign October 13--30 |
United Way initiatives | Schenectady |
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Annual United Way Campaign |
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Pittsburgh |
Food Drive Nov. 3--14 |
Greater Pgh Food Bank | Pittsburgh |
The Salvation Army Holiday Toy Drive Nov. 10--Dec. 5 |
Toys for distribution to families in need | Schenectady |
Treasures for Children Dec. 1--8 |
Toys for distribution to families in need | Pittsburgh |
Toys for Tots Volunteer Nights Dec. 10 & 15 |
Toys for distribution to families in need | Pittsburgh |
The Salvation Army Kettle Drive Dec. 6 |
Christmas Fund | Schenectady |
Holiday Card Club Dec. 15--21 |
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
