Charleroi 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.

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

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

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

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering in Charleroi? Contact us.

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