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Ramps of Hope

***** Ramps of Hope – 2025 Season Wrap‑Up *****
Our 2025 building season has officially come to a close, and what a year it has been!
– 🛠️ 36 ramps built across Armstrong County
– 👥 Directly impacted 42 individuals and the ripple effect of these ramps has touched countless lives—family members, caregivers, medical professionals, friends, and neighbors—far beyond measure.
– ♻️ 9 ramps recovered and recycled into new builds
– 💙 19 ramps funded through a generous grant from the Armstrong County Community Foundation, with the rest supported by donations from recipients, churches, clubs, organizations, and caring individuals throughout our county.
Behind these numbers is a team of 18 dedicated volunteers who gave their time nearly every week from April through November. Their commitment to serving strangers and improving lives is the heart of this ministry.
As we wrap up the year and prepare for 2026, requests are already waiting for us in April. Thanks to another $10,000 grant from the Armstrong County Community Foundation, we’re ready to begin the new season strong!
🙏 To everyone who volunteered, donated, or prayed for us this year—thank you. Ramps of Hope could not continue without your support.

36 Ramps built in 2025 

SIFT

SIFT – Seniors in Fellowship Together is a community outreach program normally meeting the third Thursday of each month from September to May.  It is open to all Senior citizens of the area, no fee is charged but donations are accepted.  Each month there is a luncheon and a program of interest to Seniors.

Reservations (by name) can be made from the 1st Monday of the month thru noon on Monday the week of SIFT
(724-548-4312)

Phone reservations only will be accepted and will be limited to 75. You will need to give a name for each reservation made along with a contact phone number. Please call to cancel as there may be a waiting list.

Doors will open at 11:30 AM. Please use the parking lot door.

Upcoming Sift Programs and Menu

January program (Jan 15)

  • Program: Balance & Fall Prevention ACMH Physical Therapy Department
  • Menu: Lasagna Rollup, Roll & Butter, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cup

February program (Feb 19)

  • Program: Trades of Hope - Janet Treacy
  • Menu: Hamm Barbeque/Bun, Macaroni & Cheese, Pickles, Cake

March program (Mar 19)

  • Program: Salvation Army
  • Menu: Beef Vegetable Soup, Jello Salad, Crackers, Italian Bread, Sherbet

April program (Apr 16)

  • Program: TBA
  • Menu: Ham Loaf, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll & Butter, Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

May program (May 21)

  • Program: Make a Patriotic Craft (Sue & Audrey)
  • Menu: "Picnic" Hot Dogs with Buns, Baked Beans, Sauerkraut. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share

Rainbow Road (Preschool)

 Rainbow Road Preschool is a non-profit outreach program of the First United Methodist Church in Kittanning.

 It is designed to serve interested families in and around Armstrong County. 

The purpose of Rainbow Road is to promote social and emotional awareness, cognitive growth, and the creative expression of thoughts and feelings within a Christian environment.

 
The Preschool is in the Covenant Center across the alley from the church (332 N. Water St., Kittanning) 
and is staffed by 3 experienced loving, caring Christian teachers.

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available soon!    See the Rainbow Road website above for details!

Monthly Missions

Each month we focus on a different “special” mission focus.  Over the past couple years we have donated an “ark” of animals to Heifer International, rang the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign, gathered supplies for local Blessings in a Backpack,  donated underwear (and money) to House of the Carpenter, Hosted as well as participated in many Rise Against Hunger packaging events, Local Food Bank, Ruth M Smith Center, and many other local, country and global projects.   

January Mission

The January mission is to collect funds to purchase a sheep from Heifer International.

Heifer International provides resource animals to people all over the world, giving them a way to make income and improve their lives and the lives of others in their community.

A sheep provides wool which can then be made into clothes and other goods to be sold.

We hope you’ll help us support this mission!

VBS & Habitat for Humanity

29 years ago, our Vacation Bible School started collecting aluminum cans for recycling.  Our “Toucan Crew” counts the collected cans and takes them for recycling, giving all the money to Armstrong County Habitat For Humanity.   

Each year during VBS, for every 1000 cans collected during the year we recognize the achievment.  At the end of the week, we have a visual of how any cans we have collected since the prior VBS year.   This year we released balloons into the sanctuary, one for every 1000 cans collected!   What a sight!

We accept Aluminum Cans ALL YEAR long at the church ramp in the alley behind our church or in the wooden box beside the garage.   Anyone can drop their empty cans off ANYTIME during the year and they will be counted toward the upcoming VBS year

Over the years we have collected over a MILLION CANS and donated about $17,000 to Habitat for Humanity and still counting!

Toucan Can Update

November 15 to December 15: 
3,907 cans
VBS YTD Total 22,942 cans

WOW!

The cans you brought in this past month was great. This really adds to the total we can  give to Armstrong Habitat for Humanity. The need for housing is great in this community. Amazing how a simple aluminum can will build someone a home. Just bring in those cans and drop them off on the ramp or wood
bin by the garage. Keep up the good work.

And Thank You!

VBS 2026 will be held the week of June 15-19.
Bring  your cans to the church anytime to be counted for this year’s VBS