Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc., 500 E 8th Avenue, Tarentum, PA (2026)

HOPE offers intervention services that include 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, Rapid Rehousing, supportive services, support groups, legal advocacy in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties, and medical advocacy. Our prevention efforts include primary prevention programs and awareness presentations delivered in seven school districts in our region, as well as colleges, daycares, churches, and other community and civic organizations.

09/13/2026

What an amazing afternoon. Our hearts are full, and our tails are still wagging.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, every pup, every family, every supporter who showed up and made today such a joyful community event. Your presence helps strengthen the work we do and supports survivors in meaningful ways.

A huge thank‑you to our staff, board members, and volunteers whose hard work made this event possible. Your dedication, creativity, and compassion shine through every detail.

Special shout‑out to our vendors and sponsors for bringing energy, generosity, and fun to the day. We’re grateful for your partnership and support.

We also want to thank The Positive Painting Project for providing the Pawsitive Painting station, a dog‑friendly, creative activity that brought so many smiles and helped promote mental health awareness and su***de prevention.
Learn more about their mission here: paintpositive.org

And finally… meet Rose, the first pup featured in our event photos. She’s currently looking for her forever home through Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. If you fell in love with her sweet face today, you can learn more about adopting her here:
animalprotectors.net/dogs.html #/

Thank you again for making Mutts, Meows & Margaritas such a special day for our community, and for the survivors and pets we serve.

09/11/2026

🐾🍹 Tomorrow is the big day!
We can’t wait to see everyone, and all your pups, at Mutts, Meows & Margaritas tomorrow 4–7 PM at VFW Post 894.

This pet‑friendly community event supports the Alle‑Kiski Area HOPE Center and our SAF‑T Onsite Pet Kennel, helping survivors stay safe without being separated from their pets.

🎟️ Tickets:
• $20 adults — bit.ly/HOPE-muttsmargs-adult
• $10 kids 17 & under — bit.ly/HOPE-muttsmargs-17under
• Day‑of registration available

Leashed, well‑behaved dogs are welcome, and we can’t wait to meet them all.

09/10/2026

The NFL season is kicking off, and so is an important conversation.
As football returns, so does a difficult reality: research shows that domestic violence incidents rise by about 10% on days when NFL games are played, most often in family homes and most often affecting women.

This doesn’t mean football causes abuse, abuse is always the choice of the person who harms. But high‑stress environments, alcohol use, gambling, and heightened emotions can escalate already unsafe situations.

Domestic violence is a year‑round issue, but patterns like this remind us how crucial it is to support survivors, check in on loved ones, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the Alle‑Kiski Area HOPE Center is here. Safety, support, and connection save lives. Our advocates are available 24/7, 365 days a year. If you would like to speak to an advocate please call, 724-224-1266.

Stat provided by: National Organization for Women

09/05/2026

Domestic violence and su***de are deeply connected issues. Survivors often face isolation, fear, and long‑term trauma, and these experiences can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Supporting survivors means not only helping them find safety, but also recognizing the emotional and mental health impacts that abuse can leave behind.

This month, we honor those who are struggling, those we’ve lost, and those who continue to fight for safety and healing. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reaching out for support can be a life‑changing step. The Alle‑Kiski Area HOPE Center is here to help, without judgment and without conditions.

Awareness saves lives. Compassion saves lives. Connection saves lives.

HOPE’s 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 724-224-1266
24/7 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Statistic provided by the WHO.

09/02/2026

5 Ways to support a victim of domestic violence.

💜Believe them. If they’ve told you about the abuse, make sure to communicate that you believe them and you take the abuse seriously.

💜Connect them with the HOPE Center. Our advocates are available 24/7, 365 days a year. If you would like to speak to an advocate please call, 724-224-1266.

💜Help them prepare to escape. The decision to leave a relationship isn’t easy. Your friend may still love and care for their partner, even though they want the abuse to stop. And leaving can be the most dangerous time for a domestic violence survivor.

💜Be there for them no matter what. The path to recovery can be long and slow. Having you by their side can make it a little bit easier.

💜Resist the urge to say "just leave." While your heart is in the right place, telling them what to do isn’t the best way to help a victim of domestic abuse, especially one who’s likely been told what to do by an abuser for a lengthy period of time.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. We are here to help. Our advocates are available 24/7, 365 days a year. If you would like to speak to an advocate please call, 724-224-1266.

The hotline provides support, education, information, and referrals.

08/31/2026

Today is the FINAL DAY to grab your Mutts, Meows & Margaritas ticket and be entered to win our $250 prize basket.

Your ticket not only gets you into one of our favorite community events of the year, it also supports the Alle‑Kiski Area HOPE Center and our SAF‑T Onsite Pet Kennel, helping survivors and their pets stay safe together.

🎟️ Ticket Information
$20 adults — bit.ly/HOPE-muttsmargs-adult
$10 kids 17 & under — bit.ly/HOPE-muttsmargs-17under
Today is the last day to be entered to win the $250 prize basket (adult tickets only), but you can purchase tickets at the event

💜 Vendors You’ll See at the Event
Monday Morning Quilters – Handmade decorations, tea towels, table runners
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley
Local wood crafters

These vendors bring so much heart and creativity to the day, you won’t want to miss them.

☑️Event details: September 12, 4–7 PM at VFW Post 894
Leashed, well‑behaved dogs welcome
Picnic‑style buffet, vendors, raffles, dog art, and margaritas/mocktails for adults

Address

500 E 8th Avenue
Tarentum, PA
15084

Telephone

+17242241100

Website

http://akhopecenter.org/

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