Mooncrest is a historic neighborhood located along the bluff overlooking the Ohio river in Moon Township Pa. Built as housing for war support personnel during WWII, the 395-unit complex is home to nearly 700 people and is now comprised of primarily rental units. Mooncrest was once a flourishing community that included a school, grocery, police station and more but over the years, as ownership chan
ged and resources were lost, the community began to struggle with a variety of social ills. That’s when community members reached out to the Felician Sisters for help. Since 2002, the Felician Sisters of North America have lovingly sponsored a ministry in this community. Rene Procopio that year has evolved into Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs. In response to community need, MNP now provides a full spectrum of social services and support programs for children, individuals and families living in the area…all focused on revitalizing the neighborhood. Those programs and services include…. Free After-School and Summer Camp Programs for Mooncrest children in kindergarten through grade 5 and a helper program for students in grades 6 and up. Academic support, enrichment activities, life celebrations and snacks are provided through all MNP programs for children. MNP is also a free lunch site where all school age children in the community can receive a free meal. Adult and family services run throughout the year and include mobile medical services courtesy of the Squirrel Hill Health Center, childbirth classes through MAYA organization, GED and ESL programs in association with Literacy Pittsburgh, food access supported by 412 Food Rescue, the West Hills and Coraopolis Food Pantries, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and several local churches in addition to community Faith-sharing, and a variety of wellness and social events. Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs is proud to serve the spirited and resilient residents of our community. To learn more about MNP’s history and programs, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit our website…. Mooncrest.org