A group photo of local Haitian families who have found support through Hello Neighbor.

Charleroi Haitian Wellness

Perinatal education and baby supplies for new and expecting moms, legal education, and social service support for Haitians in Washington County provided by a Haitian Wellness Liaison.

Office Hours

In-person, flexible support for new neighbors, including social service navigation, distribution of basic necessities, cultural orientation on life in the U.S., legal education, and community events.

2024 - 2025 Impact

144
Haitian Clients Served Directly
50
Office Hours Sessions Hosted (250 hours total)
60+
Car Seats Distributed
A Haitian family meeting with Hello Neighbor during office hours.

Perinatal Support

Low-barrier, personalized support for expecting mothers through our Smart Start program, including direct access to a case manager, guidance on navigating the medical system, education on giving birth in the U.S., and connection to pregnancy and postpartum resources.

2024 - 2025 Impact

34
Moms Enrolled in Smart Start program
25
Babies Born
7
Perinatal Education Group Sessions
A Haitian mother holding her toddler on her hip smiling for a photo in Charleroi, PA.

Legal Education

On-call legal guidance during office hours, combined with Know Your Rights education, and Family Emergency Preparedness sessions empowering clients to more confidently navigate immigration challenges and uncertainties.

2024 - 2025 Impact

5
Know Your Rights trainings hosted

Collaborating for Impact: Our Partners

  • United Methodist Church
  • Literacy Council
  • Genesis House
  • Adoption Connection
  • Charleroi Chamber of Commerce
  • JFCS
  • St. Andrews Catholic Church
  • Catholic Charities
  • Charleroi School District
  • UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics
  • Jefferson Hospital
  • Blueprints

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering in Charleroi? Contact us.

To refer yourself or someone else to the program, fill out our referral form here.