🎒 SPONSOR A BACKPACK

Deadline: Extended to Tomorrow, July 31
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JADA House International & Hazelwood Cafe is getting students ready to launch into the new school year with joy, resources, and community at their annual Back-to-School Blast Off on Saturday, August 16! You can sponsor a backpack filled with school supplies for only $8 through Hot Metal. So far, $405 has already been pledged, which equals 48 backpacks!! Use the form linked above to make your pledge.

💔 PRAYER VIGIL AT ICE OFFICE

This Friday, August 1: 8-10 AM

ICE Pittsburgh (3000 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203)

Join Casa San Jose, Sisters of St. Joseph, and Pittsburgh Area Pax Christi in prayer at the first of what will be an ongoing a prayerful presence across from the ICE office. You are invited to bring respectful signs welcoming immigrants and asylum seekers.

🙏 WEEKLY PRAYER CHECK-IN

Tuesdays @ 1 PM On Zoom >>

Bob leads a weekly online opportunity to connect with each other and support one another.

✊ CASA SAN JOSE RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

Several Hot Metallers have expressed interest in standing with and advocating beside Pittsburgh’s Latino community through Casa San Jose's rapid response team. Pastor Sally Jo is working on the details; let her know if you are interested at sallyjo@hotmetalbridge.com or 412-347-1745.

💦 KEEP NEIGHBORS HYDRATED

All Summer Long
Fishes & Loaves Cooperative Ministries (131 E Elizabeth St)

With the summer heat, we're keeping the Free Food Fridge stocked all summer for neighbors in need of hydration. Volunteer to restock the fridge with water, gatorade, or cool treats like popsicles and fruit. Donations can be dropped off directly to the fridge on the porch of Fishes & Loaves, or brought to a Sunday service.

🍲 VOLUNTEER AT HAZELWOOD FOOD PANTRY

First Saturdays, Next is August 2
9:30-11:30 AM @ Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood
(134 E Elizabeth St)

For years, Fishes & Loaves Cooperative Ministries has been providing free groceries to Hazelwood neighbors in the very space we worship in, and Hot Metallers are invited to lend a helping hand once a month. No RSVP is needed, just arrive ready to assist neighbors with love and dignity.

🚀 BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST OFF

Saturday, August 16: 2:30-5:30 PM

Mill 19 (4501 Lytle St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207)

JADA House International & Hazelwood Cafe is getting students ready to launch into the new school year with joy, resources, and community! Hot Metal has contributed to the supplies being given away and will be on site blessing backpacks for the year to come. Sign up to volunteer >>