Non-Profit Members

• Community Support: Non-profit members often focus on providing essential services such as food, shelter, and healthcare to the underprivileged, ensuring that basic needs are met.
• Educational Programs: They frequently offer educational opportunities, ranging from after-school programs for children to adult education classes, which help bridge gaps in knowledge and skills within the community.
• Advocacy: Many non-profits are involved in advocacy work, pushing for policy changes and raising awareness about critical issues such as environmental protection, human rights, and social justice.
• Volunteer Opportunities: These organizations create numerous volunteer opportunities, allowing individuals to give back to their communities while gaining valuable experiences and building a sense of camaraderie.
• Cultural Enrichment: Non-profits often support arts and cultural initiatives, bringing diverse forms of expression to the community and fostering a richer cultural landscape.
• Mental Health Services: By providing counseling and support groups, non-profit members help address mental health issues, reducing stigma and offering crucial support to those in need.
• Youth Development: Programs aimed at youth development help young people build confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility, prepping them for future success.
• Food Security: A crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being and health of populations around the community. Non-profits frequently collaborate with food banks and shelters to ensure that surplus food is redistributed to those in need, minimizing food waste and addressing hunger simultaneously.

2nd Sam 9, Inc.

2nd Sam 9, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit faith-based day program for adults with developmental disabilities. The program provides day activities to participants at no cost. We have a program that is free from government funding and relies entirely upon the generous support of individuals, groups, churches, organizations, and corporate sponsors.

Catholic Charities

Since 1910, Catholic Charities has been dedicated to helping neighbors across the region connect to resources, heal their bodies and minds, and empower themselves toward self-sufficiency. Regardless of religious affiliation, Catholic Charities is dedicated to championing the dignity of families and individuals as they work to improve their quality of life.

Central Greene Scholarship Trust

The Central Greene Scholarship Trust was established to support our students with the belief that every student should have the opportunity to attend college regardless of cost. Our hope is to one day be able to offer every graduating senior, who will be attending a college or university, a scholarship.
CGST holds a yearly trivia contest to raise money to fund the scholarship awards and the support for the local charities. To explain a little more about the trivia contest, it is a team event where our quizmaster reads the questions and the teams have one minute to deliberate and write an answer on a card to be submitted for scoring. Questions are assigned a random point value from 1 to 5, and the teams that finish in the top three places win prize money for their respective charities.

Children’s Bible Ministries, Inc. – Camp Cornerstone

Children’s Bible Ministries of SWPA began in 1970 when Mrs. Reba Miller saw a need for sound biblical instruction in our local schools. This was the genesis of the Released Time Bible Program of SWPA. It has blossomed into a ministry that serves 23 schools in Greene, Fayette, and Washington counties. As a reward for memory work, attendance, and other behaviors the students could earn discounts towards summer camp held at local camps there were rented for a week.

In February 2008, we received the call that we had been praying about for years. God, through Consol Energy Corp. gave us a 30 acre property for our very own camp. This property, through many countless hours of work by volunteers from all over the country has become the Camp Cornerstone (formerly Cornerstone Ministry Center) that we all know and love today. Our first campers walked through the doors in 2010 and we have been blessed to see the number of children on the property grow from year to year.

Community Foundation of Greene County

Our mission is to strengthen Greene County empowering individuals of all backgrounds to support charitable causes for generations to come and provide leadership to address community needs.

Our vision is that Greene County will be a friendly, vibrant, and prosperous community where a culture of giving positively impacts our quality of life

The Corner Cupboard Food Bank, Inc.

The mission of Corner Cupboard Food Bank, Inc., is to feed hungry people by soliciting and judiciously distributing food and grocery products through a county-wide network of food pantries and agencies, and to educate people about the nature of and solutions to the problems of hunger.

Cornerstone Genealogical Society

The Cornerstone Genealogical Society (CGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit– 501(c)(3)–organization dedicated to preserving the documented history of Greene County PA, especially as it relates to the early families. Since 1975, we have been assembling a research library to assist those seeking forebears who may have resided in or near Greene County; and those who have an interest in the history of Greene County and the Upper Ohio River Valley region generally.

Crisis Pregnancy Center of Greene County, Inc.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult and emotional. You are probably wondering what options you have available. If you’re pregnant, there are a lot of things to consider. The more information you have available, the better you will feel. The first step is to gather as much as you can about your options and this will allow you to make an informed and well thought out decision regarding your unplanned pregnancy.

At this point you may be considering parenting, adoption or abortion. Be sure that you are getting all the information you need by contacting us.

 Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA (DVSSP)

Our mission is to end domestic violence by empowering survivors, raising awareness, and creating safer communities. We do this by not only helping individuals and families affected by domestic violence, but by working in our communities to create change and educate young people so we can break the cycle of violence for future generations. DVSSP provides services in Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Dress for Success Pittsburgh

Clothing, connections, confidence! The mission of Dress for Success is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life. Our vision is a world where women do not live in poverty; are treated with dignity and respect; and are strengthening their families and shaping their communities. We have expanded our reach across the Southwest Pennsylvania Region, serving Allegheny, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties.

Foundation for Free Enterprise Education

The mission of FFEE is to heighten the awareness of Pennsylvania’s youth about their future role in the American free enterprise system by delivering high-quality and practical hands-on learning experiences. Our passion is to give our young people the knowledge and skills to become tomorrow’s next great leaders. Since day one, our programs have done just that and we’re proud to have changed the lives of over 80,000 students. Imagine what is yet to come!

Greene Arc, Inc.

Greene Arc, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation providing Residential, Vocational, Day Support, Job Support, Job Opportunities, Advocacy and Mental Health/Recovery services to citizens with disabilities from Greene and surrounding counties. Our goal is to promote the independence and employment of individuals with disabilities.

Greene County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau members are leading together. When farmers notice a problem, they want to fix it. Sometimes, the problems are too big for one farmer to fix. The members of Farm Bureau are working together to make real change to advance agriculture in Pennsylvania.

Greene County Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends.

Greene County Historical Society

The purpose of the GCHS and Museum is to promote an appreciation of Greene County history through the preservation and interpretation of local artifacts and stories in order to educate the public and future generations through a narrative of the rich heritage of Greene County and its surrounding area.

The Greene County United Way

Greene County United Way’s mission is to meet our community’s needs through leadership, partnership, and individual growth opportunities for a better Greene County. Our vision is to live in a diverse and thriving community where each person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

United Way is a national network of nearly 1,300 local organizations that work to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health.

Growing Up Greene

Growing Up Greene was born from the need for greater child-centered charitable work in Greene County. Our volunteer Child Advocates, board members, and staff are dedicated to serving children and families inside and outside of the child-welfare system, while maintaining the confidentiality of those same children and families.

Heaven Bound Ministries

Heaven Bound Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization incorporated in the state of West Virginia and governed by a Board of Directors whose sole purpose is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ via various musical concerts, i.e. Southern Gospel, Praise and Worship, Patriotic, live ‘on stage’ Christian musical presentations, i.e. HE’S ALIVE! and the spoken word through out the tri-state area of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Humane Society of Greene County

The Humane Society of Greene County’s vision is focused on the physical and emotional well-being of everyone we serve, and we are dedicated to community improvement. We improve the quality of the lives of unwanted, abused, and abandoned animals by seeking to engage individuals and organizations to become proactive in the solutions that will end the cycle of animal abuse, neglect, and to help families in need of pet solutions.

Junior Achievement of Western PA

Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) is the region’s premier organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed. Together with educators, families, and the regional business community, JAWPA helps students simulate life beyond the classroom, giving them confidence to pursue their dreams.

King Coal Association, Inc.

The annual Coal Show is run by the King Coal Association, which is a non-profit organization, and all profits raised during the week-long event are donated to its three member organizations that are dedicated and committed to helping others in need.

Marianna Outdoorsmen Association

We strive to promote the great outdoors and rich heritage of southwestern Pa.

Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation

The Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation (NGCDC), based in Greensboro, PA, is a nonprofit organization that works with regional groups to cultivate the community’s preservation of history and culture. The Corporation’s focus is to identify and resolve pressing community issues, as well as making measurable changes within the community through partnerships with schools, government agencies, voluntary and neighborhood associations, businesses, financial institutions, community development corporations, faith organizations, etc. NGCDC supports the idea that many rural communities have the ability to become self-sustaining in the “new economy” presented by the internet.  Through this medium many individual, organizations and businesses can exchange ideas, services and even products without forsaking the quality of life rural America offers.

PathWays of SWPA, Inc.

At PathWays, we’re committed to overcoming obstacles and seeing the individuals we care for achieve more than they ever imagined. Through innovative programs, life long services, and individual attention, we empower people of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.

Pennsylvania Coal Alliance

The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance is committed to promoting and advancing the Pennsylvania coal industry and the economic and social benefit to the employees, businesses, communities, and consumers who depend on affordable, reliable, and increasingly clean energy from coal.

Rain Day Scholarship, Inc.

In 2003, the Chamber created a new non-profit entity, Rain Day Scholarship, Inc. whose sole purpose is to plan and execute the pageant. Each year thousands of dollars are given to the contestants who take part in weeks full of fun and exciting pre-pageant activities. Rain Day Scholarship Inc. accepts applications for the Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant each spring. The pageant is open to girls ages 14 to 18 as of Rain Day, July 29th, who must reside in Greene County. Miss Rain Day will be named along with runners-up, and they will serve as the guests of honor during this year’s Rain Day celebration.

Rotary Club of Waynesburg

Rotary is a global network of community volunteers. Rotary club members are business, professional and community leaders in your locality who meet regularly to plan and implement community service activities and network with other professionals. For those interested, members can also choose to become involved in international humanitarian service efforts. More than 1.2 million men and women in over 200 countries and geographical areas belong to over 33,000 Rotary clubs. Rotary builds international understanding through scholarships, exchange programs and humanitarian grants. Throughout the world, Rotary clubs participate in a broad range of educational, intercultural and humanitarian activities designed to improve
the lives of others.

Save a Horse Stable Sanctuary/Rescue

Save A Horse Stable is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of horses that are victims of starvation, neglect, abuse or whose owners are unable to provide for their needs. At Save A Horse, our mission is to provide a forever home to those that come to us over the years and provide a safe place for those that are at a crossroads. We provide each with the care and space to recover, for however long they need.  If a horse cannot recover, they live while they are comfortable, and “cross the rainbow bridge” with dignity and friends by their side. Our horses do not live or die alone. Working closely with our team of veterinarians, we make our decision based on what is best for each horse and the sanctuary family. Save a horse is a place where horses are more than just an animal.

Waynesburg Lions Club

Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to serve their community.