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2017 Visions of Springtime
Save the date for Visions of Springtime, an entertaining evening with the Westmoreland County Blind Association! Date: Friday, February 24 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Greensburg Country Club Price: $50 per person RSVP: 724-837-1250 ext 12 We’ll have a pasta bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar along with excellent gift baskets and raffles.…
Sponsorship Opportunities – Visions of Springtime
We have a variety of sponsorships available for the WCBA’s “Visions of Springtime” fundraiser! The participation of businesses and individuals is critical to the success of our annual gala and greatly appreciated. Please consider showing your support by choosing an advertising package or by donating items used for raffle prizes.…
Ending Hunger Here at Home
September is Hunger Action Month. The WCBA participated in the campaign to lend a hand to the Westmoreland County Food Bank. Non-perishable items were collected from employees to help their cause, “Ending Hunger Here at Home”. Visit the Facebook photo album to see more.
2015-2016 Annual Report
Want to learn more about the WCBA and see what we’ve been up to this past year? You can click the image below to download our annual report!
A-Team Pennsylvania
We hosted our first meeting of A-Team Pennsylvania yesterday at WCBA in Greensburg. More than 25 staff members from a dozen pre-vocational providers came together to form this new mission for disabled workers. Vincent M. Loose, President & CEO of UniqueSource, was our guest speaker. See the A-Team Photo Album for additional event…
WCBA Summer Newsletter
Our Summer newsletter is here! Click the image below to download it and see recent updates on WCBA happenings, awards, resources and more!
Consumer Interviews
Thanks to DeAnn from our Adult Training Facility for pulling together this video. It uses consumer interviews to look at how new regulations could impact workshops for Pennsylvania’s disabled.
David Marks Honored with UniqueSource Achievement Award
On June 13 UniqueSource® Products & Services (UniqueSource) hosted an evening filled with inspiration during the Embrace the Abilities Dinner, which also served as the organization’s 60th Anniversary celebration. A highlight of the event was the recognition of 25 outstanding Pennsylvania workers who were honored with UniqueSource Achievement Awards for…
WCBA Charity Event for Orlando Tragedy Victims
In light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida our Adult Training Facility individuals have requested to hold a Bake Sale/Lunch with all proceeds being donated to the victims and families. This charity event will be held on Friday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Westmoreland…
Employee of the Year Award Nominee
Congratulations to our colleague, Clyde Bittner on being nominated for the 2016 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Award. Each year, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) honors an individual who is blind and employed in NIB’s network of associated nonprofit agencies. Clyde was nominated based upon his qualifications…