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.
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
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.
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 .
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April 15, 2022
As we all know, Easter is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It is a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. After his crucifixion,...
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March 7, 2022
After careful reflection, Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, Liberty Lutheran Services, and Garden Spot Communities have decided not to proceed with plans to enter into an affiliation with one another. We have the...
May is Older Americans Month. The theme this year is “Age My Way.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. We will celebrate the strength of older adults with special emphasis on ways older adults can remain in, and be involved with, their communities. During May we will be sharing stories of ALSM residents and program participants.
Meet Fay Stevanus, an ALSM at Home program participant.
For the past three years, Fay, a widowed veteran, has received the services of ALSM at Home. The staff team members visit him twice a week, staying three hours each visit. “I highly recommend them. Everything they do is terrific,” said Fay. “I had another group before ALSM at Home and I asked them to stop visiting. It was always someone new coming to my home. With ALSM, I have Tina and Rita who visit me each week. They know exactly what needs done and they get right to it!” The team helps Fay maintain his independence in his home. “I cannot keep my house going without them. They clean, do laundry, fix me a bite to eat, among other things,” he shared. “I look forward to their visits. They are like family to me, like daughters.”
“I have bad knees and hips and elbows from years spent on my favorite pastime,” said Fay. He was Altoona’s beloved “Snow Cone Man” for more than thirty years. Prior to retiring from PPG, he spent four hours nightly in the summer delivering smiles to as many children as possible. In retirement he spent nine hours a day in his Jeep driving three routes, providing joy and delicious frozen treats. “I enjoyed it and continued until it took its toll on my body. Crushing ice is hard on your shoulders, back and legs. I have always believed in supporting the youth in my community, either as a youth counselor or the Snow Cone Man.”
During May, in addition to Older Americans Month, we celebrate our health care centers and the role our staff team members play in Creating and Nurturing Connections. Residents and staff team members at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg enjoyed a fun-filled week together!
Thank you!! Your generous gifts during Center Gives raised $16,265 to enhance resident programs at The Oaks at Pleasant Gap.
