Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM) is a faith-based not-for-profit organization. We provide compassionate community programs and services for people of all faiths and generations. Learn more about our child and family, support, home care and community services below.
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM) is a faith-based not-for-profit organization. We provide compassionate community programs and services for people of all faiths and generations. Learn more about our child and family, support, home care and community services below.
Senior Daily Living Center
Community Services
454 Berlin Plank Road
Somerset, PA 15501
ALSM at Home Cambria County
Care at Home
807 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
ALSM at Home Blair County
Care at Home
913 Spruce Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Early Head Start
Children & Family
231 South Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Head Start
Children & Family
231 South Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522
ALSM at Home Somerset County
Care at Home
454 Berlin Plank Road
Somerset, PA 15501
Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap
Residential Living
400 Rhoads Drive
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Lutheran Commons at Berlin Pike
Residential Living
443 Berlin Pike Road
Somerset, PA 15501
The Oaks at Pleasant Gap
Residential Living
200 Rachael Drive
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
The Lutheran Home at Johnstown
Residential Living
807 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
Residential Living
916 Hickory Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Somerset Senior Daily Living Center
Residential Living
454 Berlin Plank Road
Somerset, PA 15501
Altoona Senior Daily Living Center
Community Services
701 Quail Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries Administrative Office
Community Services
998 Logan Blvd
Altoona, PA 16602
Kid Stop – Johnstown County
Children & Family
675 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Kid Stop – Everett County
Children & Family
165 East First Avenue
Everett, PA 15537
Kid Stop – Bedford County
Children & Family
3639 Business Rt. 220
Bedford, PA 15522
Growing Years Early Learning Center Johnstown
Children & Family
807 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Growing Years Early Learning Center Bedford
Children & Family
106 W Penn Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Children’s Services – Family Center of Bedford County
Children & Family
231 S. Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries serves more than 3,000 people in these eight West Central Pennsylvania counties: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset.
ALSM offers a wide range of child and family services and programs in safe and nurturing environments that encourage children to reach their full potential.
Since 1983, ALSM has been providing community support services. Our programs and services offer ways to empower seniors or their caregivers.
Our in-home personal care and companion services assist seniors in maintaining their independence so they are able to enjoy the best quality of life possible.
ALSM’s CARF accredited senior living communities offer independent living apartment, cottages, personal care and health care centers .
News
December 23, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a book club discussion on “The Book of Joy” written by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. It was an inspiring discussion and brought...
News
November 24, 2021
As we move into the holiday season and are still dealing with the COVID pandemic, we remind ourselves of all the blessings we experience in life. However, it occurred to me that...
A Christmas Message from ALSM's President & CEO
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a book club discussion on “The Book of Joy” written by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. It was an inspiring discussion and brought to mind the importance of joy in our lives and how we often simply dismiss it.
Since we are in the season of joy, I thought it may be beneficial to share some suggestions to great joy.
Increase your interest in others. Christmas can become so related to commercial gift giving that we become selfish to others. Sharing with people is important because giving is a value which cannot be duplicated in any other way. Share yourself, i.e. take a friend or family member for lunch or a movie, bake a cake or make soup for a neighbor--in essence be a presence for others. But, as you increase your interest . . .
Have less demanding expectations of others. Do not think that others will respond in a way we want them to respond or think we would respond. People, even the best of people, will disappoint us. We can only be responsible for our actions. We are called to love others no matter what.
Change your perspective. Being joyful is based on perspective. If we stand in pity or disdain, we will view the world as bitter. Instead, be resolutely positive and see hope and opportunities.
Examine your life. Do we need to view people and life from a different lens? Perhaps not tying our view on success to material riches but to spiritual riches. Will it make a difference in our lives if we take the time to reflect on our attitude and our actions?
These suggestions are only a few that we can use to experience great joy.
I encourage you to take some time during this holiday season to reflect on joy in your life.
My wish for this season and for 2022 is that you and your loved ones will experience great joy in the presence of others.
Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year!
Sincerely,
Patricia W. Savage
President/CEO
Thank you & Merry Christmas!
