About Us
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The churches in the Allegheny Valley area desire to witness their unity in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches. The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches provides an ecumenical agency for cooperation in evangelism, mission, Christian education, worship and social concerns.
The Association is made up of both clergy and lay people from 54 member churches in the Allegheny Valley area. The Association of Churches reaches out to the community in a number of ways, all demonstrating that the love of God does make a difference in people’s lives.
Location:
The AVAC Ministry Center is located at 1913 Freeport Road in Natrona Heights, two doors from McDonald’s. You can contact us by either calling our office at (724) 226-0606 or by e-mailing through our contact page. Our business hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Our Staff:
Karen Snair, Executive Director
Tina McCallian, Administrative Assistant
Ruthanne Hackman. Programs Manager
Beth Kendra, Assistance Coordinator
Janelle Trettel, Brighter Future Support Services Case Manager
Donna McLaughlin, Family Promise Case Manager
Jessica Mangol, Family Promise House Operations Manager
Bryan Heyl, Family Promise Evening Supervisor
Jamie Zemann, Family Promise Direct Service Advocate & Food Bank Delivery
Jayne Bakos, AVAC Food Bank Coordinator
Keith Riffer, AVAC Food Bank Assistant
Millie Napoletano, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Coordinator
Christina Culley, Hospitality Homes Case Manager
Sarah Booher, Hospitality Homes Case Manager
Rev. Robert Waterloo, Hospitality Homes Property Manager
Kathi DeSantis, Hospitality Homes Resource Manager