[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1908]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   CONGRATULATING NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MILLVALE TEN-YEAR 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. DOYLE.  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate North Hills 
Community Outreach on their Millvale satellite's ten-year anniversary. 
Founded in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, in 1987, North Hills Community 
Outreach is an interfaith nonprofit organization that addresses the 
basic needs of individuals and families who are in crisis, hardship and 
poverty. I am proud of their effectiveness and compassion as they help 
the people of my district in the midst of difficult times.
  The Millvale satellite was established in 1993 and was originally 
housed in the choir loft at Christ Lutheran Church. Having outgrown 
that space, the offices were moved to a storefront at 223 North Avenue 
in 1997. Unfortunately, the need for North Hills Community Outreach's 
services continues to grow and they are planning to move to an even 
larger facility. To that end, North Hills Community Outreach is 
collaborating with Millvale Borough on the potential expansion and 
refurbishment of the Community Center in Millvale.
  I applaud North Hills Community Outreach's holistic approach to 
helping people. The organization's case management program includes 
such services as employment assistance, utility and rent assistance, an 
emergency food pantry and the Faith in Action program in which 
volunteers help the frail elderly and adults with disabilities with 
transportation, yard work and light chores.
  Over the past ten years, thousands of people in need have benefited 
from North Hills Community Outreach's caring, professional staff and 
dedicated volunteers. I commend North Hills Community Outreach on their 
mission of ``people helping people'' and their belief that no one in 
northern Allegheny County should ever feel hungry, alone or forgotten.
  I wish them the best of luck with their move and hope for much 
continued success.