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Inspiration & Insights
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Let's Make a Match!
It's the Heart to Heart Matching Challenge. With great thanks to Open Hearts Foundation, donations made to Lending Hearts during the...
Lending Hearts
Feb 1, 2024
Pittsburgh Today Live with David Bednar
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Vasso Paliouras of Lending Hearts had the great honor and privilege to be on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today...
Lending Hearts
Jan 24, 2024
Protecting Your Heart After Cancer
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, we had a wonderful open discussion with Dr. Kirsten Rose-Felker, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist & Director of...
vassop
Jan 23, 2024
Rustic Apple Harvest Cake
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter 2 eggs 1 cup unrefined cane sugar 1 tsp vanilla ½ tbsp ground cinnamon 4 large tart...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 27, 2023
Roasted Sweet Potato and Basmati Rice Medley
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 cup dry Basmati rice, rinsed well 2 cups vegetable broth Extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 sweet potatoes,...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 18, 2023
December 2023 e-Newsletter
✨❄️ Happy Holidays from Lending Hearts! ❄️ ✨ See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
Dec 12, 2023
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s A Christmas Story - The Play
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, we had the joy of taking 42 of our young friends and their families to the O'Reilly Theater to see A...
Lending Hearts
Dec 11, 2023
Vegetable Lasagna
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 bell pepper, seeded...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 4, 2023
Easy Pantry Tomato Soup
By Stephanie Wharton This is a great make-ahead recipe. It does require the use of a blender or immersion blender. If using a traditional...
Stephanie Wharton
Nov 27, 2023
November e-Newsletter
The 2024 Lending Hearts Friend Award goes to 🥁... See the full newsletter by clicking HERE.
vassop
Nov 21, 2023
2022 Lending Hearts Annual Report
Lending Hearts operates on a fiscal year of July 1 - June 30. The following is a link to our 2022-2023 annual report. We are extremely...
Lending Hearts
Nov 2, 2023
Open Discussion - Educational Support Services: School Accommodations and How to Obtain Them
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, we had a wonderful open discussion with Erin Park, Director of Special Education at Central Valley School...
vassop
Oct 26, 2023
Enlightened Holiday Dishes: A Healthy Twist on Your Favorite Sides - Nutrition & Cooking Demo
Laura Zervos The holidays are quickly upon us, so let's put a twist on your favorite side dishes. Laura's menu includes pumpkin pancakes,...
vassop
Oct 25, 2023
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Paints Aquarium
Saturday, October 14, 2023 was a rainy day, but settled just enough for us to enjoy our time at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. We...
Lending Hearts
Oct 14, 2023
October 2023 e-Newsletter
Check out our Sips for Hope Event in November! 🍷 See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
Oct 10, 2023
Greek Party Dip
By Stephanie Wharton Ingredients Hummus Tzatziki sauce 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped 1 cup cucumber, chopped ½ cup kalamata or greek...
Stephanie Wharton
Oct 2, 2023
Falling for Mediterranean Dishes - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
Fall just began. We aren't ready for hearty stews and soups, but Laura is preparing dishes to get us prepared for Fall. Today's menu...
Lending Hearts
Sep 27, 2023
2023 Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center & First National Bank
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Lending Hearts had the joy of hosting our annual Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing. We are extremely...
vassop
Sep 22, 2023
Chocolate Banana Bread
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 egg ⅓ cup butter, melted ¾ cup coconut palm sugar...
Stephanie Wharton
Sep 18, 2023
2023 Tropical 5K Classic
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, individuals of all ages came together to run the 11th annual Tropical 5K Classic at Hartwood Acres. ...
Lending Hearts
Sep 17, 2023
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