Alumni Services

A young man dressed in scrubs with a stethoscope around his neck with a young woman in scrubs farther back in the roomOffice of Alumni Services

Adelphoi Village is dedicated to assisting youth in making a successful transition from placement. If you are an alumnus of Adelphoi Village, we can help you through ongoing support, referrals to community services, and even financial assistance.

Please call our Office of Alumni Services if:

  • You have moved or have a new phone number and would like to continue receiving our mailings.
  • Your are struggling and wish to speak with someone.
  • You are in college/trade school or plan to attend school, and are seeking financial aid (see scholarships below).
  • You are willing to speak at an Adelphoi function such as an awards assembly, major staff conference, administrative/board meeting or aftercare group.
  • You would like to become a guest speaker at your former group home or unit.

Pennsylvania residents can contact the Adelphoi Village Alumni Office toll-free at 1-800-225-2633.  Out-of-state callers may call the office collect at 724-524-1901.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Adelphoi has a number of ways it can assist alumni in achieving their educational/vocational goals.  Scholarships exist for both secondary education and vocational training programs.

  • Brownstone Scholarship – provides financial assistance for deserving candidates in second year or above college/trade school program.
  • Charles and Portia Shirley Achievement Fund – provides assistance for students who have successfully completed an Adelphoi Village treatment program and demonstrate a financial need to cover educational expenses.
  • New Horizons Scholarship – provides funding for education for a successfully discharged alumnus who is a Westmoreland County resident, preferably from Jeannette.
  • St. Jude Scholarship – provides funding to an alumnus who is pursuing secondary education, preferably in the health/science field.
  • Pisciotta Life Skills Fund – provides assistance to motivated alumni with independent living needs.
  • Susan’s Place Fund – provides educational assistance to alumni from the Susan’s Place Program.
  • Westmoreland Hospital Employee Charitable Trust Fund – offers education or independent living assistance to alumni residing in, or previously from, Westmoreland County.
  • Gaetano and Rita DiSalvo Education Scholarship – offers scholarships to those pursuing culinary arts.
  • MIS Career Technology Fund – provides financial assistance to an alumnus who has been accepted at an accredited higher education program in a field related to Computer Technology or Information Sciences; has been accepted at any accredited higher education program and is in need of a computer or other technology; or a current student at Adelphoi Village or Dr. Robert Ketterer Charter School who has been accepted at an accredited technology education course.
  • Dr. Robert Ketterer Scholarship Fund – provides scholarship assistance to a youth from Dr. Robert Ketterer Charter School.
  • Halboth Family Fund – provides scholarship assistance to a youth in foster care.
  • Josh Merwin Fund – provides assistance to an alumnus of Monastery Run substance abuse program.
  • Students in Need Fund – provides for college expenses for students in need who have a 3.0 and display motivation and scholarship achievement.
  • Hall Home Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships for alumni of Hall Home.
  • Robertshaw Youth Development Fund -- provides scholarships for vocational or higher education, as well as ancillary expenses to help alumni develop the skills necessary to secure gainful employment.

     

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